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Shafali’s ton helps India crush Bangladesh, storm into Asian Games final
AI EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Shafali Verma scored a rapid century, 100 runs off 49 balls, leading India Women to a 195/4 total. Bangladesh were dismissed for 81, giving India a 114-run victory in the Asian Games 2026 semi-final. The win secures India’s spot in the gold‑medal match against Sri Lanka, and Verma becomes the first player to score a century in women’s Asian Games cricket.
WHY IT MATTERS
The match determined the finalists for the women’s cricket gold medal at the Asian Games, marking a historic achievement for Shafali Verma and India’s cricket team.
Shafali Verma’s historic 100 off 49 balls powered India Women to 195/4 before their bowlers bundled Bangladesh out for 81 in 15.4 overs, sealing a 114-run win in the Asian Games 2026 semi-final. India booked a place in the gold-medal match against Sri Lanka, while Shafali became the first player to score a century in women’s Asian Games cricket.
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