India Women vs Bangladesh Women Asian Games 2026: Semi-Final, Playing XI & Time

India Women vs Bangladesh Women Asian Games 2026: Semi-Final, Playing XI, Match Time & Latest Updates

The India Women vs Bangladesh Women Asian Games 2026 semi-final is set for September 20 as India continue their defence of the women’s cricket gold medal against Bangladesh in Japan.

India reached the semi-final with a dominant eight-wicket victory over Japan, bowling the hosts out for only 57 before chasing 58 in five overs. Sree Charani took 4/10, while Shafali Verma smashed an unbeaten 40 from just 15 balls.

Bangladesh had a very different route to the last four. Their quarter-final against China was washed out because of a wet outfield, with Bangladesh progressing to the semi-final and earning another knockout meeting with India.

This is also a quick rematch. India defeated Bangladesh by 40 runs in the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 semi-final on September 10, meaning the two teams are meeting in another major knockout match only 10 days later.

For the complete rivalry numbers beyond today’s game, our India Women vs Bangladesh Women Stats & Records page covers their head-to-head results and major records.

India Women vs Bangladesh Women Asian Games 2026 Match Details

Here are the key details for today’s women’s cricket semi-final:

The official Asian Games schedule lists the India-Bangladesh women’s semi-final for September 20.

The stakes are straightforward: victory keeps the gold-medal campaign alive.

India Women vs Bangladesh Women Match Time Today

The India Women vs Bangladesh Women Asian Games 2026 semi-final starts at 10:30 AM IST.

India are playing the second women’s cricket semi-final of the day.

With the match being played in Japan, Indian viewers therefore get a morning start for one of the biggest matches of the women’s Asian Games cricket competition.

How India Reached the Asian Games 2026 Semi-Final

India began their Asian Games title defence against hosts Japan in the quarter-final.

Harmanpreet Kaur’s team elected to bowl first and quickly took control.

India Women vs Japan Women Quarter-Final Result

Sree Charani was India’s standout bowler with four wickets for only 10 runs from four overs. After conceding nine runs in her opening over, she conceded only one more run across her remaining three overs and delivered 20 dot balls in total.

Shafali then ensured the chase was over quickly.

She struck six fours and two sixes in an unbeaten 40 from 15 deliveries as India reached 58/2 in exactly five overs.

The full context from that match is available in our India Women vs Japan Women Playing XI Today coverage.

How Bangladesh Reached the Semi-Final

Bangladesh did not get an opportunity to complete their quarter-final.

Their match against China was abandoned because of a wet outfield.

Bangladesh consequently moved into the semi-final against the winner of the India-Japan quarter-final, which turned out to be India.

That creates an interesting preparation difference.

India have already played and won a match at the venue, whereas Bangladesh’s quarter-final did not produce competitive match time.

India Women Squad for Asian Games 2026

India have named a strong squad for the women’s Asian Games competition.

The ICC’s tournament squad list confirms Harmanpreet as captain and Smriti Mandhana as vice-captain, with Shreyanka Patil’s original selection subject to fitness.

The presence of Deepti, Charani, Shreyanka and Radha gives India several spin combinations to consider for the semi-final.

For tournament-wide coverage, schedules and other matches, follow our Asian Games Cricket 2026 coverage.

Bangladesh Women Squad for Asian Games 2026

Bangladesh are led by wicketkeeper-batter Nigar Sultana Joty, with Nahida Akter named vice-captain in the tournament squad.

The complete India and Bangladesh player pools are also useful beyond today’s Asian Games match. Our India Women vs Bangladesh Women Players page separates the two teams by players, roles and squad context.

India Women vs Bangladesh Women Playing XI

The India Women vs Bangladesh Women Asian Games 2026 Playing XI should only be treated as confirmed after the toss.

India changed their opening combination against Japan, sending G Kamalini out with Shafali Verma. Kamalini was dismissed for a two-ball duck, while Shafali remained unbeaten on 40 from 15.

Until the toss, these are the main selection options available to India:

Bangladesh Selection Options

Important: Update this section immediately after the toss with the official XIs rather than leaving a probable XI labelled as confirmed.

India Beat Bangladesh Just 10 Days Ago

One of the biggest storylines surrounding the India Women vs Bangladesh Women Asian Games 2026 semi-final is how recently these teams played another knockout match.

India and Bangladesh met in the Women’s Asia Cup semi-final on September 10 in Dubai.

India vs Bangladesh – Women’s Asia Cup 2026 Semi-Final

Bangladesh struck early by dismissing Smriti Mandhana for two, but missed opportunities proved costly as Shafali Verma went on to make 64 from 40 balls.

Deepti Sharma then claimed 3/26 as Bangladesh finished 40 runs short.

We’ve covered that match separately in the India Women vs Bangladesh Women Semi-Final Result article.

That page remains specifically about the Women’s Asia Cup match, while this article covers the new Asian Games semi-final.

Shafali Verma Enters Another Bangladesh Knockout in Form

Shafali Verma is one of the most obvious players to watch.

Her two most recent relevant knockout performances are:

Shafali’s 64 was the central batting performance in India’s Asia Cup semi-final victory.

She then attacked Japan from the beginning of India’s chase, scoring an unbeaten 40 from just 15 deliveries.

Bangladesh therefore have a clear new-ball challenge: prevent Shafali from turning the Powerplay into a decisive phase of the match.

Sree Charani Gives India Another Major Spin Option

Sree Charani’s quarter-final figures deserve separate attention.

Her final three overs cost only one run after Japan scored nine from her first.

That level of control can be particularly valuable in T20 knockout cricket because consecutive dot balls quickly change the risk a batter must take.

Charani was also supported by Shafali Verma’s 2/13, Deepti Sharma’s 1/14 and Shreyanka Patil’s 1/8 against Japan.

Deepti Sharma vs Bangladesh Could Be Crucial

Deepti Sharma already has very recent success against Bangladesh.

She took 3/26 in the Asia Cup semi-final on September 10 and finished that tournament as its leading wicket-taker with 11 wickets.

The combination of Deepti and Charani therefore gives Bangladesh a clear middle-overs problem to solve.

If Bangladesh lose early wickets or allow too many dot balls, India can use their spin depth to increase pressure without needing to rely entirely on pace.

India Women vs Bangladesh Women Recent Matches

Today’s game is part of a much larger rivalry.

In the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup meeting, Bangladesh made 136/8 before India chased 137, with Shafali scoring 53 from 34 balls and Radha Yadav taking 3/28.

Readers looking specifically for the chronological results rather than today’s match preview can use our India Women vs Bangladesh Women Matches & Match History page.

That keeps today’s Asian Games search intent separate from the evergreen match archive.

India vs Bangladesh Asian Games History

This is not the first time India and Bangladesh have crossed paths in an Asian Games knockout.

The teams also met in the 2023 Asian Games women’s semi-final.

Bangladesh were dismissed for 51 and India completed a straightforward chase to win by eight wickets.

India went on to win gold at Hangzhou.

That makes today’s contest another Asian Games semi-final between the same teams, with India now defending that title in Japan.

Why This Match Is Different From the Asia Cup Semi-Final

Despite the recent result, today’s match should not simply be treated as a replay of the Dubai semi-final.

India have already experienced the conditions at Nisshin.

Bangladesh, meanwhile, progressed from a washed-out quarter-final and enter the match without having completed that game.

That creates a different tactical context from Dubai.

Bangladesh’s Main Challenge: Dot-Ball Pressure

One of the key areas Bangladesh need to address is scoring continuity.

ESPNcricinfo’s match preview highlights dot-ball accumulation as an issue for Bangladesh heading into the semi-final.

This matters against India’s spin attack.

If Charani, Deepti and India’s other spin options can repeatedly produce scoreless deliveries, Bangladesh could be forced into increasingly risky boundary attempts.

Bangladesh’s Batting Priorities

Bangladesh do not necessarily need an explosive start, but extended periods without scoring could make their task substantially harder.

India’s Main Challenge: Avoid Over-Reliance on Shafali

Shafali’s recent form is an obvious strength, but India will not want their batting to become dependent on one player.

In the recent Asia Cup semi-final, Smriti Mandhana was dismissed for only two before Shafali made 64.

India still reached 149/6 because the middle order contributed enough late runs.

Players such as Harmanpreet Kaur, Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma and Richa Ghosh therefore remain important if Bangladesh remove India’s openers early.

Three Key Battles in India Women vs Bangladesh Women Asian Games 2026

These individual contests could determine whether India are able to control the match from the Powerplay or whether Bangladesh can take the contest deep.

Key Numbers Before India vs Bangladesh Semi-Final

For a deeper numerical comparison, including the teams’ wider rivalry, visit India Women vs Bangladesh Women Stats & Records.

What Is at Stake in the Asian Games Semi-Final?

The India Women vs Bangladesh Women Asian Games 2026 match is a direct knockout contest.

The winner moves into the gold-medal match, while the losing side’s gold-medal campaign ends.

India are defending the title they won at the 2023 Asian Games.

For Harmanpreet Kaur’s side, victory would put them one match away from consecutive Asian Games women’s cricket gold medals.

For Bangladesh, it represents another opportunity to upset India in a major Asian knockout match.

India Women vs Bangladesh Women Asian Games 2026 – Quick Guide

FAQs

When is India Women vs Bangladesh Women Asian Games 2026 semi-final?

The India Women vs Bangladesh Women Asian Games 2026 women’s cricket semi-final is scheduled for September 20, 2026 in Nisshin, Japan.

What time is India Women vs Bangladesh Women today?

The match is scheduled to begin at 10:30 AM IST.

Where is India Women vs Bangladesh Women Asian Games 2026 being played?

The match is being played at Korogi Athletic Park in Nisshin, Aichi, Japan.

Who won the last India Women vs Bangladesh Women match?

India won the teams’ recent Women’s Asia Cup 2026 semi-final by 40 runs after scoring 149/6 and restricting Bangladesh to 109/7.

Who scored the most runs in that match?

Shafali Verma scored 64 from 40 balls for India in the Asia Cup semi-final.

How did India qualify for the Asian Games semi-final?

India defeated Japan by eight wickets, dismissing Japan for 57 and reaching 58/2 in five overs.

How did Bangladesh qualify for the semi-final?

Bangladesh’s quarter-final against China was washed out because of a wet outfield, after which Bangladesh progressed to the semi-final.

Final Word

The India Women vs Bangladesh Women Asian Games 2026 semi-final brings together two teams that have already met in a major knockout game this month.

India won the Women’s Asia Cup semi-final by 40 runs on September 10, with Shafali Verma scoring 64 and Deepti Sharma taking 3/26.

India have since begun their Asian Games title defence with an emphatic eight-wicket victory over Japan. Sree Charani took 4/10 and Shafali smashed an unbeaten 40 from 15 balls as India chased 58 in five overs.

Bangladesh arrive through a different route after their quarter-final against China was abandoned.

For readers who want to go beyond today’s match, TeamStats now has separate pages for India Women vs Bangladesh Women Matches, India Women vs Bangladesh Women Players and India Women vs Bangladesh Women Stats, while the previous Women’s Asia Cup semi-final remains available as a separate match report.

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Rajani Kant

Cricket Writer & Editor at TeamStats.in

Rajani Kant is a cricket writer and editor at TeamStats.in, covering cricket statistics, team records, player performances, match results and important developments from international cricket. His focus is on presenting cricket information in a clear, useful and easy-to-understand format.

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