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India vs Bangladesh: Asia Cup Semifinal Showdown!
10 Sep
Summary
- India and Bangladesh clash in the ACC Women's Asia Cup 2026 semifinal on Thursday.
- India maintains an unbeaten run heading into the crucial semifinal match.
- Team India seeks to avoid a repeat of the 2018 final upset by Bangladesh.
Team India, captained by Harmanpreet Kaur, is set to compete against Bangladesh in the first semifinal of the ACC Women's Asia Cup 2026. The match is scheduled for Thursday in Dubai. India has maintained an undefeated streak throughout the group stages.
Despite their strong performance, India acknowledges the threat posed by Bangladesh, remembering the 2018 final where they were defeated by the same opponent. India's recent T20I record against Bangladesh has been favorable, with their last loss occurring three years ago.
Concerns have been raised regarding the form of India's middle-order batters. However, opener Shafali Verma expressed confidence in the players' abilities, highlighting their potential as finishers. Bangladesh's bowlers will aim to exploit this perceived weakness.
The semifinal match will commence at 8 PM IST on September 10, with the toss at 7:30 PM IST. The game will be broadcast live on Sony Sports network channels and streamed on SonyLiv in India.