High-Stakes Knockout at Dubai International Stadium
The Women’s Asia Cup 2026 has reached its crucial knockout stage, and high-voltage cricketing action is guaranteed as Team India takes on Bangladesh in the first semi-final. Harmanpreet Kaur-led India enters this pivotal clash in tremendous form, having dominated the group stage without dropping a single match. On the other hand, Nigar Sultana Joty’s Bangladesh side showed resilience to advance from Group B, setting up an intriguing battle between two familiar subcontinental rivals for a prized spot in the tournament final.
Match Timing, Venue, and Broadcast Details
Cricket fans around the globe can tune in to catch all the live action from Dubai. Here are the key logistical details for the marquee match:
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Match: India Women vs Bangladesh Women, Semi-Final 1
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Tournament: Women’s Asia Cup 2026
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Date: Thursday, September 10, 2026
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Match Start Time: 8:00 PM IST
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Toss Time: 7:30 PM IST
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Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
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TV Telecast: Sony Sports Network
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Live Streaming: SonyLIV app and website
The winner of this high-stakes encounter will book their seat in the grand final of the Women’s Asia Cup 2026, scheduled to take place on September 13.
Unbeaten India Enter Knockout Clash as Red-Hot Favourites
Team India has been the most dominant side in the tournament so far, sweeping through Group A with emphatic victories against Thailand, Hong Kong, and arch-rivals Pakistan. India’s campaign has been headlined by an explosive top-order batting display led by vice-captain Smriti Mandhana and dynamic opener Shafali Verma. Mandhana has been in supreme form, smashing a sensational 124 against Hong Kong and accumulating 152 runs across the group matches.
India’s bowling unit has also been exceptionally disciplined. All-rounder Deepti Sharma, alongside a potent spin attack featuring Radha Yadav, has consistently restricted opposition scoring rates and broken key partnerships in the middle overs. While India’s top order has carried much of the run-scoring burden, the middle order will look to stay sharp and deliver if called upon in this high-pressure semi-final environment.
Bangladesh Aiming to Channel 2018 Heroics
Bangladesh punched their semi-final ticket after finishing second in Group B. Their defining moment came during a gritty 34-run victory over the United Arab Emirates (UAE), where Sharmin Akter played a crucial stabilizing innings. Their bowling lineup, led by spinner Rabeya Khan and vice-captain Nahida Akter, successfully defended modest totals to seal their place in the top four.
Although India holds a massive historical advantage—winning 21 out of their 24 past encounters against Bangladesh in this format—the Tigresses will draw major inspiration from their iconic 2018 Asia Cup campaign. In 2018, Bangladesh produced a historic upset by defeating India in the final to lift their maiden continental title. Nigar Sultana’s side will need a flawless team performance to execute a similar shock victory against an in-form Indian unit tonight.
Full Squads for India vs Bangladesh Semi-Final
India Squad: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana (vc), Shafali Verma, Bharti Fulmali, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wk), G Kamalini (wk), Arundhati Reddy, Prema Rawat, Radha Yadav, Sree Charani, Renuka Thakur, Nandni Sharma, Kranti Gaud, Pratika Rawal.
Bangladesh Squad: Nigar Sultana Joty (c), Nahida Akter (vc), Dilara Akter, Farjana Easmin, Juairiya Ferdous, Sharmin Akter Supta, Sarmin Sultana, Sobhana Mostary, Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Fahima Khatun, Rabeya Khan, Marufa Akter, Sultana Khatun, Shanjida Akther Maghla.
