India’s women will look to continue their strong run in the 2026 Women’s Asia Cup when they face Bangladesh in the first semi-final on Thursday, September 10, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
Harmanpreet Kaur’s side topped Group A after an impressive unbeaten campaign. India produced dominant performances, including a massive 137-run win over Hong Kong (powered by Smriti Mandhana’s record 124) and a comprehensive seven-wicket victory over Pakistan after bowling them out for just 55. The Women in Blue have shown excellent form with both bat and ball throughout the group stage .
Bangladesh booked their semi-final spot by defeating the United Arab Emirates by 34 runs in their final group match. Skipper Nigar Sultana’s side will rely on their disciplined bowling attack and hope to challenge India’s middle order in the hot and humid conditions expected in Dubai.
Match Details
Date:Thursday, September 10, 2026
Time: 8:00 PM IST (Toss at 7:30 PM IST)
Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
Format: T20
India hold a dominant head-to-head record against Bangladesh in women’s T 20Is and will enter the contest as clear favourites. Key players for India include openers Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma, captain Harmanpreet Kaur, wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh, and the spin duo of Deepti Sharma and others who have been effective in the tournament.
A win will take India into the final, where they will meet the winner of the second semi-final between Pakistan and Sri Lanka (scheduled for September 11). India, the most successful team in Women’s Asia Cup history with seven titles, will be aiming for an eighth crown.
Fans can catch the live action on television and streaming platforms as the knockout stage begins.
