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India women reach Asia Cup final after beating Bangladesh
Livemint··11 Sept
India reached the Women's Asia Cup 2026 final after beating Bangladesh by 40 runs in the first semi-final at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Thursday. India scored 149 for 6 and held Bangladesh to 109 for 7. The Harmanpreet Kaur side will play Sunday's final against the Sri Lanka-Pakistan winner. India finished Group A unbeaten, winning all three league matches.
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What It Means For You
- The final is scheduled for Sunday, September 13, at Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
- LiveMint said the final is due to begin at 8 PM IST, with the toss at 7.30 PM IST.
- Fans in India can watch on Sony Sports Network channels, with streaming on Sony LIV.
What's Happening
- India scored 149 for 6 in 20 overs after being sent in, then restricted Bangladesh to 109 for 7.
- The second semi-final between Sri Lanka and Pakistan is scheduled for Friday at the same venue.
- India topped Group A with wins over Thailand, Hong Kong and Pakistan before the semi-final.
India's Asia Cup Record
- India is the only team to reach the final of every Women's Asia Cup since 2004.
- India has won seven titles, with losses in the 2018 and 2024 finals to Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.
- The tournament switched from 50-over cricket to T20 in 2012.
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