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India Cruises to Asia Cup Final with Dominant Win
10 Sep
Summary
- India secured a spot in their 10th consecutive Women's Asia Cup final.
- Shafali Varma's explosive 64 guided India to a competitive 149/6 total.
- Deepti Sharma's crucial 3/26 restricted Bangladesh to 109/7.
India secured their place in the final of the Women's Asia Cup 2026 with a dominant 40-run win against Bangladesh at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Thursday. The team posted a total of 149/6 in their allotted overs, thanks to an explosive 64 off 40 balls from opener Shafali Varma. Her innings, which included seven fours and three sixes, provided the crucial impetus after an early wicket.
Bangladesh, chasing 150, struggled to build momentum and were restricted to 109/7. Deepti Sharma was the standout bowler for India, claiming 3 wickets for 26 runs, while Nandani Sharma added two wickets. The victory extended India's unbeaten streak in the tournament and marked their 10th consecutive appearance in the Women's Asia Cup final.
The final is scheduled for September 13, where India will face the winner of the second semi-final between Sri Lanka and Pakistan. This win underscores India's consistent performance throughout the competition, highlighting their strong batting and bowling capabilities under pressure.
