Shafali Verma and Deepti Sharma propel India to Women’s Asia Cup final

Shafali Verma lived a charmed life for her stroke filled 64 off 40 balls as India marched into yet another Women's Asia Cup final with a comfortable 40-run win over Bangladesh in Dubai on Thursday.

India secured a dominant 40-run victory over Bangladesh to advance into the Women's Asia Cup 2026 final. Shafali Varma's explosive 64-run innings provided a strong foundation for India's competitive total. India's bowlers applied sustained pressure, restricting Bangladesh to 109 runs in their chase. Deepti Sharma was instrumental with the ball, claiming crucial wickets throughout the match. This win extends India's unbeaten streak and sends them to their tenth consecutive final.

India booked their place in the Women’s T20 Asia Cup final with a commanding 40-run victory over Bangladesh on Thursday. A superb half-century from Shafali Verma and another impressive spell from Deepti Sharma helped India dominate the contest. Bangladesh showed fight but struggled to keep pace with India’s disciplined performance.Marching into the Final! A dominant display by #TeamIndia as they win by 4️⃣0️⃣ runs to seal their spot in the Final of the #WomensAsiaCup Scorecard ▶️ https://t.co/6OyMx9q1ih#INDvBAN pic.twitter.com/MtVYlVDv8n— BCCI Women (@BCCIWomen) September 10, 2026 Shafali Sets Up Competitive TotalBatting first on a slow wicket, India posted 149 for six in their 20 overs. Shafali Verma led the charge with a brilliant 64 off just 40 balls, smashing seven fours and three sixes. Her aggressive knock gave India the momentum they needed despite the challenging batting conditions.India’s innings was built around Shafali’s attacking approach and timely contributions from the middle order. She handled the Bangladesh bowlers confidently and ensured India had a competitive score to defend. The late overs saw India add useful runs to finish with a challenging target of 150.Harmanpreet Kaur's Six Creates Scary Moment For Security Guard Near Boundary During IND Vs BAN Clash | VIDEOBangladesh began their chase with determination but found it difficult to score freely against India’s disciplined bowling attack. Deepti Sharma once again emerged as India’s key bowler, claiming three wickets for 26 runs. Her controlled spell kept Bangladesh under pressure throughout the innings.The Bangladesh batters struggled to build partnerships as India continued to take wickets at crucial moments. Despite a spirited effort, Bangladesh could manage only 109 for seven in their 20 overs. India’s bowlers maintained their composure and closed out the match comfortably.

Shafali Verma made Bangladesh pay dearly for a string of fielding lapses as she smashed a stunning half-century in the Women’s Asia Cup semi-final. The Indian opener survived multiple dropped catches early in her innings before turning those reprieves into a commanding batting display. Bangladesh had several chances to remove her, but each missed opportunity allowed Shafali to grow in confidence.Big match, big performance 2️⃣0️⃣th T20I half-century for Shafali Verma Updates ▶️ https://t.co/6OyMx9q1ih#TeamIndia | #WomensAsiaCup | #INDvBAN | @TheShafaliVerma pic.twitter.com/7dLGyTk9hU— BCCI Women (@BCCIWomen) September 10, 2026 Bangladesh Let Shafali Off The HookShafali’s first major reprieve came in the second over when Fahima Khatun dropped a straightforward chance after the batter mistimed a heave towards long-on. She was then given another life when Nahida Akter failed to hold onto a difficult diving chance, with Shafali attempting to clear mid-on. The misses continued when Fahima fumbled a run-out opportunity, allowing Shafali to scramble safely back into her crease.The most costly mistake came soon after, when Shafali was dropped yet again on the leg side. She did not get the timing right on a length delivery and skied the ball towards deep mid-wicket, only for the fielder to spill the chance. The ball raced away for four, turning a potential dismissal into another boundary for India.Bangladesh could pay dearly for this. Watch #INDvBAN in the #DPWorldWomensAsiaCup2026 Semi-Final LIVE NOW on Sony Sports Network TV channels & Sony LIV.#SonySportsNetwork #SonyLIV #NotAGentlemansGame pic.twitter.com/doKhN8cRbZ— Sony Sports Network (@SonySportsNetwk) September 10, 2026 India vs Afghanistan 1st T20I: Match On September 13 In Delhi, DDCA Rules Out Postponement Amid BRICS SummitShafali Turns Fortune Into FirepowerRather than allowing the repeated escapes to unsettle her, Shafali used them as a springboard to attack Bangladesh’s bowlers. She combined her trademark power with clean strokeplay, putting pressure on a Bangladesh side that was already struggling in the field. Her fifty underlined just how expensive the missed chances had become.The half-century was more than just a personal milestone for Shafali, as it gave India valuable momentum in a high-pressure semi-final.