Indian opener Shafali Verma created history by becoming the first cricketer to score a century in Asian Games history. Her unbeaten 100 off 49 balls powered India to 195/4 against Bangladesh in the semi-final in Japan. In response, Bangladesh collapsed for 81 runs as Deepti Sharma (3/7) and Nandani Sharma (3/25) dismantled the opposition. India secured a 114-run victory and advanced to the gold medal match against Sri Lanka. (India Women vs Bangladesh women Asian games semi-final 2026 scorecard)
India Women advanced to the final of the Asian Games 2026 after defeating Bangladesh by 114 runs in the second semi-final held in Japan. Batting first, India reached 195/4 in 20 overs, anchored by Shafali Verma’s unbeaten 100 and captain Harmanpreet Kaur’s 40 off 33 balls.
Bangladesh failed to build momentum during their run-chase and were bowled out for 81 in 15.4 overs. India’s bowling effort was led by Deepti Sharma (3/7), Nandani Sharma (3/25), and Sree Charani (2/7), securing a silver medal at minimum for the defending champions.
Shafali Verma’s record in the Asian Games:
Shafali Verma became the first cricketer to score a century in Asian Games cricket history, remaining unbeaten on 100 off 49 balls. She reached her century off the final ball of the innings, finishing unbeaten on 100 runs from 49 deliveries with three boundaries and nine sixes. Her knock continues a strong run of form in high-stakes matches, following previous half-centuries in the World Cup final and the Asia Cup 2026 series.
India’s total of 195/4 proved well beyond Bangladesh’s reach. During the chase, Dilara Akter top-scored with 27 runs, while eight Bangladeshi batters failed to reach double digits against India’s disciplined bowling attack. India will face Sri Lanka in the Gold Medal Final on Tuesday.
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