The India women’s cricket team will take on Bangladesh in the semi-final of the Asian Games 2026 women’s cricket tournament on Sunday.
India head into the knockout clash as the defending champions and will look to continue their impressive run in the competition. Harmanpreet Kaur and her team are also coming off a successful Women’s Asia Cup campaign, where they defeated Bangladesh convincingly.
India Women vs Bangladesh Women: Where will the semi-final be played?
The India Women vs Bangladesh Women Asian Games 2026 semi-final will be played at the Nisshin/Korogi Athletic Park in Japan. The venue will host one of the key knockout matches in the women’s cricket competition.
When is India Women vs Bangladesh Women semi-final?
The India vs Bangladesh women’s semi-final will be played on Sunday, September 20, 2026. The match is scheduled to begin at 10:30 AM IST.
How to watch India Women vs Bangladesh Women LIVE?
The India Women vs Bangladesh Women Asian Games 2026 semi-final will be available to watch live in India through the official broadcast and streaming platforms for the Asian Games. Fans can follow the match on Sony Sports Network on television and stream the action live on SonyLIV.
India Women vs Bangladesh: India enter semi-final as favourites
India have entered the semi-final after an emphatic victory over hosts Japan in the quarter-final. The Indian team defeated Japan by 8 wickets, chasing down the target with 15 overs still remaining.
Bangladesh, meanwhile, progressed to the last four after their quarter-final against China was abandoned because of a wet outfield. They advanced based on their superior ICC ranking.
India riding a 6-match winning streak
Harmanpreet Kaur’s team comes into the semi-final in strong form. India recently won the Women’s Asia Cup, with Bangladesh among the teams they defeated during the tournament.
India’s last T20I defeat came against Australia in June during the T20 World Cup. Since then, the team has won six consecutive matches.
However, India will know that they cannot afford to become complacent against Bangladesh in a knockout game.
Shafali Verma holds key to India’s batting
India will once again rely heavily on Shafali Verma to provide a fast start in the Powerplay. The opener has been in impressive touch and her ability to score quickly can put pressure on Bangladesh’s bowling attack.
India’s top order will be crucial, particularly if Bangladesh manage to make early inroads with the ball. The middle order will also look to deliver a more consistent performance after some concerns during the Asia Cup.
Deepti Sharma, Shree Charani key in bowling
India’s bowling attack has provided plenty of reasons for optimism. Veteran all-rounder Deepti Sharma continues to be an important wicket-taking option, while Shree Charani has also impressed with her consistency.
The duo will be expected to play a major role in restricting Bangladesh and helping India control the semi-final. India will also look to improve their catching after a few lapses during the Asia Cup.
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka in other semi-final
The other Asian Games 2026 women’s cricket semi-final will feature Pakistan Women and Sri Lanka Women. The two teams will also meet at the Korogi Athletic Park on Sunday. The winners of the two semi-finals will advance to the gold-medal match.
India Women vs Bangladesh: Squads
India Women Squad: Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana, Gunalan Kamalini, Harmanpreet Kaur(c), Bharti Fulmali, Richa Ghosh(w), Deepti Sharma, Shreyanka Patil, Shree Charani, Kranti Gaud, Nandani Sharma, Renuka Singh Thakur, Arundhati Reddy, Radha Yadav
Bangladesh Women Squad: Dilara Akter, Juairiya Ferdous, Sobhana Mostary, Nigar Sultana(w/c), Shorna Akter, Sharmin Akhter, Fahima Khatun, Rabeya Khan, Nahida Akter, Sultana Khatun, Marufa Akter, Ritu Moni, Sarmin Sultana, Shanjida Akter Meghla, Fariha Trisna