Nisshin: India women will face Bangladesh in the second semi-final of the women’s cricket competition at the 2026 Asian Games on Sunday, September 20, with a place in the gold-medal match at stake.
The match will be played at the Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Japan, as Harmanpreet Kaur’s side continues its bid to defend the gold medal won at the previous Asian Games.
India entered the semi-finals after a dominant quarter-final victory over hosts Japan. The Indian team made short work of the chase, securing an eight-wicket win inside five overs. The result sent India into the last four for the second consecutive Asian Games appearance.
Bangladesh, meanwhile, advanced to the semi-finals after its quarter-final against China was washed out. The result was decided through the tournament’s qualification criteria, putting Bangladesh into the last-four stage alongside India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
India vs Bangladesh semi-final date and time
The India Women vs Bangladesh Women semi-final will be played on Sunday, September 20, 2026.
The match is scheduled to begin at 10:30 am IST, with the toss expected at 10:00 am. The game will take place at the Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Japan.
For Indian viewers, the 10:30 am start makes the semi-final a morning fixture.
Where to watch India vs Bangladesh live
The women’s cricket semi-final will be available on television through the Sony Sports Network in India.
Fans who prefer to watch the match online can follow the live stream through the SonyLIV app and website.
The match is part of the cricket schedule at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, which are being held in Japan from September 19 to October 4, 2026.
India aim to retain Asian Games gold
India arrive at the semi-final as the defending Asian Games champions. The women’s cricket team won the gold medal at the previous edition after defeating Sri Lanka in the final.
Harmanpreet Kaur continues to lead the Indian side, with Smriti Mandhana named vice-captain. The squad also includes established international players such as Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh, Shreyanka Patil, Renuka Thakur, Arundhati Reddy and Radha Yadav.
India’s quarter-final against Japan was particularly one-sided. After restricting the hosts, the Indian team completed the chase rapidly to book its place in the semi-final. The emphatic victory also underlined India’s experience against Japan, which was playing in front of its home crowd.
A win against Bangladesh would take India into the gold-medal match, keeping the team’s title defence on course.
Bangladesh enter semi-final after rain-hit quarter-final
Bangladesh’s route to the semi-finals was very different.
Its quarter-final against China was abandoned because of rain, with Bangladesh progressing under the competition’s qualification rules. The result meant Bangladesh avoided a completed knockout match but secured a place in the final four.
Nigar Sultana will captain Bangladesh, with Nahida Akter serving as vice-captain. The squad also features players including Dilara Akter, Fahima Khatun, Fariha Trisna, Marufa Akter, Sobhana Mostary, Rabeya Khan, Ritu Moni and Shorna Akter.
India vs Bangladesh: A repeat of the previous Asian Games semi-final
The fixture has an added significance because India and Bangladesh also met in the women’s semi-finals at the previous Asian Games.
The 2026 tournament has again produced the same semi-final pairing on one side of the draw, while the other semi-final features Pakistan against Sri Lanka.
The first semi-final between Pakistan and Sri Lanka is scheduled earlier on Sunday, while India and Bangladesh will meet in the second last-four contest. The winners of the two semi-finals will advance to the gold-medal match.
The final and bronze-medal match will determine the medal positions in the women’s cricket competition.
Full squads for India vs Bangladesh
India: Harmanpreet Kaur (captain), Smriti Mandhana (vice-captain), Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wicketkeeper), G Kamalini (wicketkeeper), Shreyanka Patil, Bharti Fulmali, Shree Charani, Renuka Thakur, Kranti Gaud, Arundhati Reddy, Radha Yadav, Nandni Sharma.
Bangladesh: Nigar Sultana (captain), Nahida Akter (vice-captain), Dilara Akter, Fahima Khatun, Fariha Trisna, Juairiya Ferdous, Marufa Akter, Sobhana Mostary, Rabeya Khan, Ritu Moni, Sanjida Akter Meghla, Sarmin Sultana, Sharmin Akhter, Shorna Akter, Sultana Khatun.
What is at stake for both teams?
The semi-final is effectively a medal match for both sides. The winner will progress to the gold-medal contest, while the losing team will have another opportunity to compete for a bronze medal.
For India, the immediate objective is to continue the momentum generated by the comprehensive victory over Japan. The team also carries the responsibility of defending the gold medal it won at the previous Asian Games.
For Bangladesh, reaching the semi-final provides an opportunity to challenge for its first women’s cricket gold at the 2026 Games.
With both teams now one victory away from the final, the second semi-final promises to be one of the important cricket fixtures on the Asian Games schedule.