India Women vs Bangladesh Women 2nd Semi-Final Full Commentary

Result · Sep 20 2026, Sun - 10:30 AM (IST)

2nd Semi-Final, - Korogi Sports Park

BAN-W

81/10 (15.4)

IND-W

195/4 (20.0)

India Women beat Bangladesh Women by 114 runs

CRR:5.17

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We are back for the chase! The India Women players spread out from the huddle and take on the field. Dilara Akter and Juairiya Ferdous are the two openers for Bangladesh Women. Kranti Gaud will start proceedings with the ball. Here we go...
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... THE RUN CHASE ...
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A mountain to climb for Bangladesh - Bangladesh briefly pulled things back at the death by picking up Harmanpreet and Richa Ghosh in quick succession, but a quick cameo from Bharti Fulmali pushed India to a formidable 195/4 in their 20 overs. It was a grueling outing for the Bangladesh bowlers. Chasing a mammoth target of 196, Bangladesh will need something extraordinary to stay alive in the contest. Chase coming up shortly...
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The Shafali Verma masterclass - Even with Kamalini falling cheaply for 3, Shafali Verma refused to lift her foot off the accelerator as she reached her half-century and cleared the ropes at will. Joined by skipper Harmanpreet Kaur, who played a composed hand of 40, the duo dismantled the bowling in a massive 94-run stand. Shafali carried her bat through the innings, reaching a maiden WT20I century to finish unbeaten on 100 off just 49 balls with 9 monstrous sixes.
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A blistering powerplay start - India came out with all guns blazing after opting to bat, taking the attack straight to Bangladesh from ball one. Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma tore through the bowling to post a breathtaking 72-run opening stand in just 36 deliveries. Mandhana hammered an entertaining 37 off 19 balls before being caught on the final ball of the powerplay, leaving India firmly in the driver's seat at 72/1.
19.6

HUNDRED UP FOR SHAFALI VERMA! A bit short, on off, Shafali punches it to cover for a single. History made as Verma has notched her maiden WT20I ton, becoming the first batter to reach triple figures in Asian Games women's cricket. She takes off her helmet and soaks up the applause. India Women end their innings at 195/4.
19.5

Good work by Bharti Fulmali! Fuller, outside off, Fulmali taps it to cover for a single. She gives the strike back to Shafali Verma, who is on 99 now. Can she get her maiden WT20I century?
19.4

Fullish, outside off, Shafali Verma knocks it to long off for one. She moves to 99 now!
19.3

Flatter, outside off, Bharti Fulmali chips it over long off for a single.
19.2

SIX! Up, up and away! Fullish, outside off, Bharti Fulmali latches onto it and powers it high and over long off for a huge six.
19.1

Short and wide, Bharti Fulmali slaps it to cover and sets off for a single. She wanted a single but was sent back.
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Shorna Akter to bowl the final over.
18.6

Angling in, on off, Bharti Fulmali slashes it to point for a single.
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Bharti Fulmali walks in.
18.5

OUT! TAKEN! Marufa Akter strikes. Slower ball does the trick. Slower one, on off, Richa Ghosh tries to go for a big hit. She tries to loft it but gets a top edge. The ball skies towards long on where Shorna Akter takes a good catch. A good comeback towards the end by Bangladesh Women.
18.4

Another yorker, on middle, Richa Ghosh blocks it back to the bowler.
18.3

A yorker, on off, Shafali Verma digs it to cover for a single.
18.2

Flatter, on leg, Richa Ghosh sweeps it to mid-wicket for a single.
18.1

Angling in, on off, Shafali Verma drives it through covers for a single.
17.6

Fullish, outside off, Shafali Verma drives it to cover for a single. She moves to 96 now.
17.5

Tossed up, on off, Richa Ghosh knocks it to mid on for a single.
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Richa Ghosh walks in to bat now.
17.4

OUT! STUMPED! Rabeya Khan has the last laugh. Flatter with a hint of turn, Harmanpreet Kaur moves forward but gets beaten on the flight and just throws her bat at it, failing to connect. The ball goes towards the keeper, Nigar Sultana, who whips the bails off in a flash. Harmanpreet Kaur was short.
17.3

FOUR! Kaur moves to 40 now! Full, on off, Harmanpreet Kaur takes a step forward and muscles it over the bowler's head for a boundary.
17.2

Beaten! Tossed up, outside off, Harmanpreet Kaur looks to cut it but misses.
17.1

Dropped! A difficult one, though. Full, on off, Harmanpreet Kaur drills it back to the bowler. Rabeya Khan is caught by surprise. She tries to take the catch near her right shoulder but fails to hold onto it. The ball rolls slowly towards the stumps at the non-striker's end but doesn't hit it. Dot.
16.6

Full and outside off, Harmanpreet Kaur slashes it over cover for a single.
16.5

Shortish, on off, Shafali Verma pulls it through mid-wicket for a single. She moves to 95 now.
16.4

Tossed up, outside off, Harmanpreet Kaur chips it over point for just a single.
16.3

A bit short, on off, Shafali Verma pulls it through mid-wicket for a single.

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Medal matches locked in - That brings us to the end of a rather one-sided semi-final, with India Women marching on after brushing aside Bangladesh Women in commanding fashion. The Medal Matches in women’s cricket at the 2026 Asian Games are now confirmed, with Bangladesh Women taking on Pakistan Women in the Bronze Medal Match on Tuesday, September 22. That game gets underway at 12 am GMT (5.30 am IST). Then comes the big one. India Women and Sri Lanka Women, who met in the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 final just a few days ago, will go head-to-head once again, this time with Gold on the line. The final begins at 5 am GMT (10:30 am IST), and as always, you can join us early for all the build-up to both matches. Until then, cheers and goodbye!
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No respite for the batters - India Women’s bowlers were right on the money from ball one, giving Bangladesh nothing to work with. Nandani Sharma struck with her very first delivery, Kranti Gaud followed with one of her own, and Sree Charani soon joined the party to put India firmly in control inside the Powerplay. Shreyanka Patil and Deepti Sharma also picked up wickets in their opening overs, before Nandini returned to strike twice in two balls and Charani added another to leave India on the brink of victory. Fittingly, it was the leading wicket-taker in this format, Deepti, wrapping things up with the final two wickets and sealing the deal.
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Shafali lights up the show - Earlier in the game, after opting to bat first, India Women piled up a massive total, powered by a superb maiden international hundred from Shafali Verma, who remained unbeaten on 100 off 49 balls. The openers raced to 72 in the Powerplay, while Harmanpreet Kaur added a valuable 40 and stitched up a 94-run stand with Verma to ensure India never lost momentum. It was a tough day out for the Bangladesh Women bowlers, although almost everyone chipped in with at least one wicket, barring Sultana Khatun and Shorna Akter, with Sanjida Akter Meghla the pick of the attack with 1/25.
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Bangladesh's chase falls apart - Bangladesh Women’s chase never really got going, slipping to 9/2 early and failing to recover. With a daunting target and the required rate climbing steadily, they struggled to cope with the pressure and kept losing wickets at regular intervals. Dilara Akter offered some resistance with 27 off 23, but there was little else to cheer for, as eight batters fell for single-digit scores. Bangladesh did not even last the full 20 overs, eventually falling 114 runs short in a disappointing chase.
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India storm into the Gold Medal Match - India Women have powered into the Gold Medal Match in emphatic fashion, completely outplaying Bangladesh Women to book their place in the final. It is another chapter in a familiar story, with India once again getting the better of Bangladesh after their Women’s Asia Cup 2026 semi-final meeting. There is also a touch of deja vu from the 2022 Asian Games, as this will be a repeat of that final, where the Women in Blue claimed gold. Now, with Sri Lanka Women standing in their way, India will be aiming to go one step further and successfully defend their crown.
15.4

Sanjida Akter Meghla c G Kamalini b Deepti Sharma 0 (2)

OUT! TAKEN! Deepti Sharma wraps up the contest in style. A crushing 114-run victory as India Women make their way into the Asian Games final. Deepti floats this one up outside off, daring Sanjida to swing through the line. Sanjida Akter Meghla clears her front leg for a massive heave down the ground, but mistimes it completely. The ball loops comfortably toward long on, where G Kamalini charges in to pouch a straightforward catch. A three-wicket haul for Deepti as Bangladesh fold up for a mere 81.
15.3

Fullish, on off, Sanjida Akter Meghla pushes it back to the bowler.
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Sanjida Akter Meghla is the last batter.
15.2

Marufa Akter lbw b Deepti Sharma 5 (10)

OUT! LBW! Another wicket for Deepti Sharma. She darts a flatter ball straight into the leg stump. Marufa Akter gets pinned deep on the back foot. She looks to work it away but misses completely on the inside edge, and takes the blow on the front pad. A loud appeal, and the umpire wastes no time raising the finger. Marufa has to walk back for 5, and Bangladesh are down to their final wicket now.
15.1

Slower one, on off, Marufa Akter tucks it to mid-wicket.
14.7

Just over mid on! Flatter, on off, Marufa Akter chips it just over the leaping mid on fielder for a single.

14.6

Shortish, on leg, Marufa Akter flicks it to fine leg.
14.5

FOUR! Shot! Flatter, on middle and leg, Marufa Akter gets low and slogs it powerfully through mid-wicket for a boundary.
14.4

Beaten! Flighted up, outside off, Marufa Akter looks to slap it but misses.
14.3

Turning in, on leg, Sultana Khatun turns it to square leg for a single.
14.2

FOUR! That's a good shot! Flighted up, outside off, Sultana Khatun latches onto it and chips it magnificently over mid off for a boundary.
14.1

FIVE WIDES! That's wayward from Shreyanka Patil. Way down the leg side, Sultana Khatun leaves. The keeper fails to stop it as the ball races away to fine leg.
13.6

Flighted up, full and on off, Marufa Akter digs it to cover.
13.5

Flatter, outside off, Marufa Akter slaps it to extra cover.
13.4

A bit short, on off, Marufa Akter blocks it to short cover.
13.3

Quicker, on off, Marufa Akter pushes it to point.

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Marufa Akter walks in.
13.2

Sharmin Akhter st Richa Ghosh b Sree Charani 10 (20)

OUT! STUMPED! That's a jaffa from Sree Charani. Flatter, on off, and it turns away. Sharmin Akhter moves forward and looks to drive it but misses it completely. The ball goes behind the sticks towards Richa Ghosh, who whips the bails off in a flash. Sharmin Akhter was short.
13.1

Flatter, on leg, Sharmin Akhter flicks it to short fine leg.
12.6

Slower one, outside off, Sharmin Akhter slaps it through point for a single.
12.5

Nice and full, on leg, Sultana Khatun chips it over mid-wicket for a single.
12.4

FOUR! That's a good shot! Back of a length, outside off, Sultana Khatun reaches out to it and slaps it over extra covers for a boundary.
12.3

Angling in, on top of off, Sharmin Akhter punches it to cover for a quick single. The fielder makes a direct hit at the bowler's end but Sharmin Akhter was safely home.
12.2

Slower one, on off, Sharmin Akhter blocks it to short third.
12.1

Much fuller, on leg, Sultana Khatun flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.

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