Asian Games: India Crushes Japan by 8 Wickets; Set to Face Bangladesh in Semifinals

Asian Games: India Crushes Japan by 8 Wickets; Set to Face Bangladesh in Semifinals

Asian Games 2026: The Indian women’s cricket team has secured a spot in the semifinals by defeating Japan by 8 wickets in the quarterfinal match. Bowling first, India bowled Japan out for just 57 runs. Sri Charani delivered an impressive spell, claiming 4 wickets for 10 runs in her 4 overs, while Shafali Verma took 2 wickets.
Chasing a target of 58 runs, Shafali Verma powered India to a resounding victory by smashing 40 runs off just 15 balls. India reached the target of 59 runs in merely 5 overs, winning the match by 8 wickets. India will now face Bangladesh in the semifinals on September 20.