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IND-W vs BAN-W Semifinal: The ongoing Women's Asia Cup 2026 in the UAE has now reached its most thrilling stage. The tournament's first semi-final match will be played today, September 10 (Thursday), between the Indian women's team and the Bangladesh women's team.
This knockout match, taking place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, will begin at 8:00 PM IST. The team that wins today will secure a direct spot in the final.
League Stage Performance: IND-W vs BAN-W
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The two teams have had contrasting journeys leading up to the semi-final:
- Indian Women's Team: Maintaining their excellent form, Team India recorded one-sided victories in three consecutive league matches and secured a semi-final spot by topping the group.
- Bangladesh Women's Team: Bangladesh (led by Sultana and her squad) faced defeat in one of their three matches; Sri Lanka beat them by 4 wickets in the tournament's 10th match on September 6. However, Bangladesh bounced back in their final match against the UAE, securing a 34-run victory and booking their spot in the semi-finals.
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IND-W vs BAN-W Probable Playing XI for Semifinal
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Both teams will aim to field their best and most balanced playing XIs for this crucial semi-final clash:
India Women Probable Playing 11 vs Bangladesh
- Smriti Mandhana
- Shafali Verma
- Pratika Rawal
- Harmanpreet Kaur (Captain)
- Bharti Fulmali
- Richa Ghosh (Wicketkeeper)
- Deepti Sharma
- Prema Rawat
- Nandani Sharma
- Shree Charani
- Kranti Gaud
Bangladesh Women Probable Playing 11 vs India
- Dilara Akter
- Sharmin Akter
- J. Firdous
- Sobhana Mostary
- Nigar Sultana (Captain & Wicketkeeper)
- Shorna Akter
- Rabeya Khan
- Nahida Akter
- Sultana Khatun
- Marufa Akter
- Fahima Khatun
IND-W vs BAN-W Match Preview
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On paper, the Indian team is considered the strong favorite to win, given their recent form and squad balance. However, the Bangladesh team is fully capable of causing an upset in knockout matches. Spinners are expected to play a crucial role on the Dubai pitch.
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