Shafali and Deepti lead India to T20 Asia Cup final in Dubai
4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 6:26 PM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026
India secured a spot in the T20 Asia Cup final after a victory against Bangladesh on September 10 in Dubai. Contributions from Shafali and Deepti anchored the Indian performance, helping the team navigate past their opponents. The match featured fielding lapses from both sides, though India managed to maintain control to reach the tournament conclusion. This result marks India's sixth appearance in the T20 Asia Cup final. The team now advances to the championship stage of the competition.
- •India defeated Bangladesh to reach the T20 Asia Cup final.
- •The match took place on September 10 in Dubai.
- •Shafali and Deepti were central to the Indian team effort.
- •Both teams struggled with fielding throughout the match.
- •This appearance represents India's sixth time in the tournament final.
- 6:26 PMESPNcricinfo — Shafali, Mandhana power India to eighth Asia Cup title
- 8:10 AMYahoo Sports — Shafali, Deepti star as India reach Women’s Asia Cup final
- 11:29 PMYahoo Sports — Shafali stars with 64, Deepti strikes thrice as India storm into 10th Asia Cup final after 40-run win over Bangladesh
- 6:27 PMESPNcricinfo — Shafali, Deepti power India into sixth T20 Asia Cup final
"India secured a dominant 40-run victory over Bangladesh to advance into the Women's Asia Cup 2026 final. Shafali Varma's explosive 64-run innings provided a strong foundation for India's competitive total. India's bowlers applied sustained pressure, restricting Bangladesh to 109 runs in their chase. Deepti Sharma was instrumental with the ball, claiming crucial wickets throughout the match. This win extends India's unbeaten streak and sends them to their tenth consecutive final.
"Capitalising on three dropped chances and one runout reprieve, Shafali smashed a 40-ball 64, studded with seven fours and three sixes. She also conceded just 25 runs in her four overs. The experienced Deepti took three for 26 in four overs, apart from chipping in with a cameo of 13 off six balls with the bat, hitting one six and one four.
"Sri Lanka were bowled out for 111 in chase of 184, with Charani and Deepti sharing six wickets between them
Sources
External links- ESPNcricinfoSep 13, 2026, 6:26 PMShafali, Mandhana power India to eighth Asia Cup title
Sri Lanka were bowled out for 111 in chase of 184, with Charani and Deepti sharing six wickets between them
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 8:10 AMShafali, Deepti star as India reach Women’s Asia Cup final
Capitalising on three dropped chances and one runout reprieve, Shafali smashed a 40-ball 64, studded with seven fours and three sixes. She also conceded just 25 runs in her four overs. The experienced Deepti took three for 26 in four overs, apart from chipping in with a cameo of 13 off six balls with the bat, hitting one six and one four.
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 11:29 PMShafali stars with 64, Deepti strikes thrice as India storm into 10th Asia Cup final after 40-run win over Bangladesh
India secured a dominant 40-run victory over Bangladesh to advance into the Women's Asia Cup 2026 final. Shafali Varma's explosive 64-run innings provided a strong foundation for India's competitive total. India's bowlers applied sustained pressure, restricting Bangladesh to 109 runs in their chase. Deepti Sharma was instrumental with the ball, claiming crucial wickets throughout the match. This win extends India's unbeaten streak and sends them to their tenth consecutive final.
- ESPNcricinfoSep 10, 2026, 6:27 PMShafali, Deepti power India into sixth T20 Asia Cup final
Both teams were sub-par with their fielding, but India comfortably prevailed over Bangladesh in Dubai
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