The Women’s Asia Cup semi-final is set to witness an exciting clash between India and Bangladesh at the Dambulla Stadium. India’s women’s team has shown exceptional performances throughout the group stage, securing dominant wins against Pakistan, the UAE, and Nepal to book their place in the final four.
Led by captain Harmanpreet Kaur, India will start as overwhelming favorites against Bangladesh. Bangladesh, captained by Nigar Sultana, had a mixed run in the group stage, suffering a defeat to Sri Lanka but bouncing back with wins against Thailand and Malaysia.
Key players for India include Shafali Verma, who has been the second-highest run-scorer in the tournament with 158 runs, and Deepti Sharma, who has taken 8 wickets with an impressive economy rate of 4.66. For Bangladesh, Murshida Khatun has been a standout performer with 130 runs in two innings, while Nahida Akter has excelled with the ball, taking 5 wickets in 12 overs. The match is expected to be a thrilling contest, with India aiming to secure a spot in the final and extend their record with a seventh title in the Women’s Asia Cup.
The pitch at Dambulla is known to slow down in the second half, making it crucial for teams to defend a total. Fans can expect a highly competitive game as both teams look to make their mark in this prestigious tournament.