India Women reach Asian Games semi-finals after win over Japan
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 2:24 PM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
India Women advanced to the semi-finals of the Asian Games by defeating Japan by eight wickets on September 18, 2026. After winning the toss and opting to field, India restricted Japan to just 57 runs, with Shree Charani leading the bowling attack with figures of 4/10. India's chase was rapid, reaching 59 for 2 in just five overs, highlighted by Shafali Verma's explosive 40 runs off 15 balls. The victory sets up a semi-final clash against Bangladesh, replicating their 2026 Women’s Asia Cup match-up.
- •Shree Charani takes 4 wickets for 10 runs against Japan.
- •India restricts Japan to 57 runs in 19.5 overs.
- •Shafali Verma scores 40 runs, leading India's chase.
- •India completes the chase in 5 overs, finishing at 59/2.
- •India will face Bangladesh in the semi-finals.
- 2:24 PMYahoo Sports — India script history at Asian Games, register their biggest T20I win
- 12:41 PMYahoo Sports — Shree Charani’s four-for, Shafali's quick 40 help India beat Japan in Asian Games quater-finals
"In a historic display, India Women celebrated their largest T20I win by balls remaining against Japan, successfully chasing down a target of 58 runs in just five overs and leaving 90 balls unused. Their bowling attack was relentless, restricting Japan to a mere 57 runs. Shafali Verma stood out with a phenomenal unbeaten 40 off 15 balls, as India advanced to the Asian Games semi-finals with this commanding performance.
"In a stunning display of skill, India Women triumphed over Japan with an impressive eight-wicket win in the Asian Games quarter-finals. The Indian bowlers suffocated Japan's innings, allowing them to score just fifty-seven runs. Leading the charge, Shafali Verma's explosive forty runs hastened the chase, advancing India into the semi-finals against Bangladesh, mirroring the line-up from the Women’s Asia Cup.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 18, 2026, 2:24 PMIndia script history at Asian Games, register their biggest T20I win
In a historic display, India Women celebrated their largest T20I win by balls remaining against Japan, successfully chasing down a target of 58 runs in just five overs and leaving 90 balls unused. Their bowling attack was relentless, restricting Japan to a mere 57 runs. Shafali Verma stood out with a phenomenal unbeaten 40 off 15 balls, as India advanced to the Asian Games semi-finals with this commanding performance.
- Yahoo SportsSep 18, 2026, 12:41 PMShree Charani’s four-for, Shafali's quick 40 help India beat Japan in Asian Games quater-finals
In a stunning display of skill, India Women triumphed over Japan with an impressive eight-wicket win in the Asian Games quarter-finals. The Indian bowlers suffocated Japan's innings, allowing them to score just fifty-seven runs. Leading the charge, Shafali Verma's explosive forty runs hastened the chase, advancing India into the semi-finals against Bangladesh, mirroring the line-up from the Women’s Asia Cup.
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