India Women and Bangladesh Women face off in the second semi-final of the Women’s Asian Games 2026 at the Korogi Sports Park. India enters this knockout clash with significant momentum following a clinical eight-wicket victory over Japan in the quarter-finals. In contrast, Bangladesh Women advanced to the semi-finals after their quarter-final fixture against China was abandoned due to rain, leaving them without competitive match practice in Japanese conditions.
India’s campaign has been bolstered by the record-breaking form of left-arm spinner Shree Charani, who recently set a new benchmark for the most T20I wickets by an Indian woman in a single calendar year. Bangladesh will rely heavily on their experienced core to bridge the gap against a side they have historically struggled to beat, with the head-to-head record standing at 22-3 in favor of India.
Match Details
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Fixture | India Women vs Bangladesh Women |
| Series | Women’s Asian Games 2026 |
| Format | T20I |
| Venue | Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin, Japan |
| Date & Time | Sunday, September 20, 2026, at 10:30 AM IST |
Team News & Probable XIs
India Women
India’s squad remains settled after their dominant win over Japan. Spinner Shree Charani is the focal point of the attack after taking 4/10 in the previous round. Shreyanka Patil is in the squad but remains subject to fitness. If fit, she is expected to provide critical balance as a bowling all-rounder.
Probable XI: Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Gunalan Kamalini, Harmanpreet Kaur, Bharti Fulmali, Richa Ghosh (WK), Deepti Sharma, Shree Charani, Shreyanka Patil, Kranti Gaud, Nandani Sharma.
Bangladesh Women
Bangladesh has not had the opportunity to test their XI in local conditions due to the quarter-final washout. Captain Nigar Sultana Joty remains the linchpin of the batting order, while Nahida Akter leads a bowling unit that must find its rhythm quickly on the Japanese surfaces.
Probable XI: Dilara Akter, Juairiya Ferdous (WK), Sobhana Mostary, Nigar Sultana Joty, Sharmin Akhter, Shorna Akter, Fahima Khatun, Nahida Akter, Rabeya Khan, Sultana Khatun, Marufa Akter.
Recent Form
India Women: W, W, W, W, W
Bangladesh Women: NR, L, W, L, W
Pitch & Conditions
The surface at Korogi Sports Park is a natural grass pitch hosting its first major international tournament. Early rounds suggest a balanced contest, though slow bowlers have found significant success. Shree Charani’s 4-wicket haul in the quarter-final indicates that spinners will likely dictate terms. Overcast conditions are forecast, which may provide early assistance to seamers like Nandani Sharma and Marufa Akter.
Key Players / Match-ups
- Shree Charani vs Bangladesh Top Order: Charani has 36 T20I wickets in 2026. Her ability to exploit the slow nature of the pitch could be the deciding factor against a Bangladesh side lacking recent match rhythm.
- Smriti Mandhana vs Marufa Akter: Mandhana’s technical proficiency at the top of the order will be tested by Marufa Akter’s ability to move the ball early in overcast conditions.
- Nigar Sultana Joty vs India’s Spinners: As the primary source of stability for Bangladesh, her battle against Deepti Sharma and Shree Charani will define the mid-innings phase.
Suggested Fantasy XI
Selection based on confirmed availability and recent tournament impact.
- Wicketkeepers: Richa Ghosh, Nigar Sultana Joty
- Batters: Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Harmanpreet Kaur
- All-Rounders: Deepti Sharma (VC), Shreyanka Patil
- Bowlers: Shree Charani (C), Nahida Akter, Nandani Sharma, Marufa Akter
Match Prediction: Who Will Win?
India Women enter this semi-final as the clear favorites. Their dominant 22-3 head-to-head record against Bangladesh, combined with the fact that they have already adapted to the conditions at Korogi Sports Park, gives them a significant advantage. Bangladesh’s lack of match practice following their quarter-final washout may lead to a cautious start. India’s record-breaking spin attack is expected to prove too strong for the Bangladesh middle order, securing India’s place in the final.
