India women play against Bangladeshi women in the 2026 Asian Games cricket semi-final on Sunday, following their quarter-final win against Japan.
In pursuit of defending their title, India dismissed Japan for 57 and chased the target in five overs, thanks to four wickets by Shree Charani and an unbeaten 40 runs from Shafali Verma.
Bangladesh, on the other hand, reached the semi-finals after their quarter-final game against China was abandoned – based on a higher ranking.
Bangladesh won silver medals in the 2010 and 2014 Asian Games before winning the bronze medal in 2022, while India clinched the gold medal in their first appearance at the 2022 Asian Games.
The Sporting News has all you need to know about India women vs. Bangladesh women Asian Games 2026 cricket semi-final, including date, time, and how and where to watch it.
India women vs Bangladesh women Asian Games 2026 semi-final live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch India women vs. Bangladesh women Asian Games 2026 cricket semi-final live in India:
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TV channel: Sony Sports Network
Fans in India can watch the Asian Games 2026 live on the Sony Sports Network, with <a href="https://cinemamix360.com/2026/09/19/eng-vs-sl-3rd-t20-live-streaming-where-to-watch-todays-cricket-match/” title=”ENG vs SL 3rd T20 live streaming: Where to watch today's cricket match?”>live streaming available on the Sony LIV app and website.
All events can also be watched on DD Sports through DD Free Dish.
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What time does India women vs. Bangladesh women Asian Games 2026 semi-final start?
The Asian Games 2026 cricket semi-final between Indiawomen and Bangladesh women will be played at Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin, Japan.
Play is scheduled to begin at 2:00 p.m. local time (JST), which translates to 10:30 a.m. IST on Sunday, September 20, for viewers in India.
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India women vs. Bangladesh women team news, lineups
In India’s win over Japan, Sree Charani recorded bowling figures of 4/10 and Shafali Verma smashed an unbeaten 40 off 15 balls.
The squad remains largely unchanged, with Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma and Deepti Sharma among the key players.
Shreyanka Patil was listed subject to fitness in the original squad, while the match-day squad also includes Radha Yadav and Kranti Gaud.
India women predicted XI: Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wk), Bharti Fulmali, G. Kamalini, Shreyanka Patil, Sree Charani, Nandani Sharma, Kranti Gaud.
As for Bangladesh, Nigar Sultana Joty leads the team as captain, and she will be ably supported by the likes of Nahida Akter, Marufa Akter, Rabeya Khan and Sobhana Mostary among others.
Bangladesh women predicted XI: Dilara Akter, Sobhana Mostary, Nigar Sultana Joty (c/wk), Sharmin Akter, Ritu Moni, Shorna Akter, Rabeya Khan, Nahida Akter, Fahima Khatun, Marufa Akter, Sultana Khatun.
India women cricket schedule at Asian Games 2026
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Quarter-final: Japan (57) vs India (59/2) |
5:30 a.m. |
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Semi-final: India vs Bangladesh |
5:30 a.m./10:30 a.m. |
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Bronze/gold medal match, if applicable/qualified |
5:30 a.m./10:30 a.m. |
India women vs. Bangladesh women: Betting odds
India women are the favourites to win this tie at 1.04 on Dafa, while the odds for Bangladesh women to win are 10.00.
* Odds are correct at time of publish but subject to change.
