India Women won by 40 runs against Bangladesh Women in the first semi-final of the Women’s Twenty20 Asia Cup, booking their place in the final after defending 149/6. Shafali Verma was the standout performer and Player of the Match, top-scoring with 64 runs to give India the platform for a commanding knockout victory.

India posted 149/6 from their 20 overs, with Shafali’s 64 providing the defining innings. Harmanpreet Kaur added 24 runs and Richa Ghosh contributed 21, ensuring India had a competitive total to defend in a high-stakes T20 semi-final.

Bangladesh’s bowlers kept striking to prevent India from running away with the innings. Sultana Khatun returned two wickets, while Rabeya Khan and Nahida Akter claimed one wicket each. But Shafali’s substantial contribution meant Bangladesh were left needing 150 for a place in the final.

The chase never gathered enough momentum as India applied the pressure with the ball. Shorna Akter led Bangladesh’s scoring with 22 runs, Dilara Akter made 21 and Nigar Sultana added 19, but Bangladesh finished on 109/7 from 20 overs.

Deepti Sharma delivered the decisive bowling performance with three wickets, while Nandani Sharma took two and Shree Charani claimed one. India defended their target by 40 runs and turned a strong first-innings total into a comprehensive passage to the title match.

Key performers

  • Shafali Verma, India Women: 64 runs and Player of the Match.
  • Harmanpreet Kaur, India Women: 24 runs.
  • Richa Ghosh, India Women: 21 runs.
  • Deepti Sharma, India Women: 3 wickets.
  • Nandani Sharma, India Women: 2 wickets.
  • Shorna Akter, Bangladesh Women: 22 runs.
  • Sultana Khatun, Bangladesh Women: 2 wickets.

NerdSports Stat: Shafali Verma’s 64 runs accounted for nearly 43% of India’s total of 149/6, underlining how central her innings was to the semi-final win.

Asia Cup context

India arrived in the semi-final after an unbeaten Group A campaign, having won their earlier matches by 94 runs and 137 runs before beating their final group-stage opponents by seven wickets with 68 balls remaining. Bangladesh also entered the knockout stage with convincing wins, defeating opponents by 71 runs and 34 runs in Group B.

The result sends India Women into the Women’s Twenty20 Asia Cup final. Pakistan Women and Sri Lanka Women meet in the second semi-final on Friday, September 11, with the final scheduled for Sunday, September 13. The listed T20 series standing remains level at 0-0.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the match between Bangladesh Women and India Women?

India Women won the match by 40 runs.

Who was the Player of the Match?

Shafali Verma was named Player of the Match for scoring 64 runs.

What is the series standing after this match?

The listed T20 series standing remains level at 0-0, while India Women have qualified for the final.

Who was the top scorer in this match?

Shafali Verma top-scored with 64 runs.

When is the next match in the series?

Pakistan Women play Sri Lanka Women in the second semi-final on Friday, September 11.