Asian Games Cricket SF: Nandini strikes twice in a row, Bangladesh seven down

IND W Vs BAN W Live Score: Defending champions India Women will take on Bangladesh Women in the second semi-final of the Asian Games 2026 women’s cricket tournament on Sunday, September 20, with a place in the gold-medal match at stake.

India head into the knockout clash in strong form after an eight-wicket win over hosts Japan in the quarter-finals. The bowlers restricted Japan to 57, with Shree Charani returning figures of 4/10, before Shafali Verma’s unbeaten 40 off 15 balls powered India to victory in just five overs.

India will look to carry that momentum into the semi-final. Their recent record against Bangladesh also offers confidence, having beaten them by 40 runs in the Women’s Asia Cup semi-final earlier this month. Shafali’s aggressive batting could be crucial, while Charani and Deepti Sharma will lead India’s spin attack.

Bangladesh, meanwhile, advanced after their quarter-final against China was abandoned due to a wet outfield. They progressed as the higher-seeded team and will now face a significant challenge against the defending champions.

Captain Nigar Sultana will be important to Bangladesh’s batting plans, while spinner Nahida Akter could play a key role in trying to contain India’s powerful line-up. Bangladesh will need early wickets and a disciplined bowling effort to put pressure on the Indian batters.

India will aim to secure their place in the final, while Bangladesh will be hoping to produce an upset and move one step closer to the gold medal.

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09:24 (IST) Sep 20

India vs Bangladesh Live Score: India's spin powerhouse

India’s spin attack will be a key factor, with Charani coming off an impressive performance against Japan and Deepti Sharma offering experience and control. At the top, Shafali’s powerplay hitting could put Bangladesh under early pressure. Bangladesh will need early wickets and a disciplined bowling effort to keep India’s deep batting order in check.

09:23 (IST) Sep 20

India vs Bangladesh Live Score: Bangladesh beat China in QF

Bangladesh, meanwhile, reached the semi-finals after their quarter-final against China was abandoned without a ball being bowled because of rain and a wet outfield. They advanced as the higher-ranked side. Captain Nigar Sultana will be central to Bangladesh’s hopes, while spinner Nahida Akter could play an important role in challenging India’s batting line-up.

09:23 (IST) Sep 20

India vs Bangladesh Live Score: India Asia Cup Champions

The victory extended India’s momentum following their Women’s Asia Cup triumph earlier this month. They also have a recent result against Bangladesh to draw on, having beaten them by 40 runs in the Asia Cup semi-final. India will aim to carry that form into Sunday’s knockout clash, though the pressure of a place in the final raises the stakes.

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09:22 (IST) Sep 20

India vs Bangladesh Live Score: India beat Japan in QF

India enter the contest after an emphatic eight-wicket win over hosts Japan in the quarter-finals. They bowled Japan out for 57 before chasing the target in just five overs, with Shafali Verma making an unbeaten 40 off 15 balls. Left-arm spinner Shree Charani was the standout with four wickets for 10 runs.

09:22 (IST) Sep 20

India vs Bangladesh Live Score: Gold Medal match on the line

Defending champions India Women will look to move a step closer to retaining their Asian Games cricket gold medal when they face Bangladesh Women in the second semi-final on Sunday, September 20. A place in the gold-medal match is at stake, with the winner advancing to the final and the loser moving into the bronze-medal playoff.

IND W Vs BAN W Live Score: Defending champions India Women face Bangladesh Women in the Asian Games 2026 semi-final on Sunday, September 20, with a place in the gold-medal match at stake. India enter the clash after an eight-wicket quarter-final win over Japan, led by Shree Charani’s 4/10 and Shafali Verma’s unbeaten 40 off 15 balls. Bangladesh advanced after their quarter-final against China was abandoned due to a wet outfield. India will rely on their in-form batting and spin attack, while Bangladesh will look to captain Nigar Sultana and spinner Nahida Akter to challenge the favourites.