Shafali Verma scores a historic unbeaten century to send defending champions India into the Women’s Cricket final at the Asian Games 2026. In the semi-final against Bangladesh, she makes the first-ever century in the event, carrying India to 195/4 with 100 not out off 49 balls. India then restrict Bangladesh to 81 in 15.4 overs, winning by 114 runs.
Across outlets, the core match details are consistent: Verma’s innings includes nine sixes and three fours, and her knock sets up a dominant win that books India’s place in the gold-medal match. Times of India and NDTV focus on the record-making aspect—Verma becoming the first player to score a century in women’s Asian Games cricket—while also noting India’s total and the Bangladesh collapse. Free Press Journal adds emphasis on Verma’s emotional celebration at the end of the innings.
The next step is also consistent: India is set to face Sri Lanka in the final. Some reporting highlights additional personal milestones, including Verma’s maiden T20I century and record-setting context alongside teammate Smriti Mandhana’s high-scoring form.
