India Beat Bangladesh By 114 Runs, Face Sri Lanka In Asian Games Final

India defeated Bangladesh by 114 runs in the women's cricket semifinal at the 2026 Asian Games on Sunday, securing a place in the gold medal match against Sri Lanka. The victory was anchored by a sensational century from opener Shafali Verma and a disciplined bowling performance. Batting first at the Korogi Sports Park, India posted a total of 195 for four in their 20 overs. Shafali Verma was the cornerstone of the innings, scoring an unbeaten 100 off just 49 balls. Her knock included three fours and nine sixes, and she reached the milestone on the final ball of the innings. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur contributed a valuable 40 off 33 balls, while Smriti Mandhana added a rapid 37 from 19 deliveries. Bangladesh's chase faltered early, losing three wickets within the powerplay. The batting lineup struggled against the Indian attack, with opener Dilara Akter's 27 being the only significant resistance. The team was ultimately bowled out for 81 in 15.4 overs. For India, pacer Nandni Sharma and spinner Deepti Sharma each claimed three wickets, while Sree Charani took two.