Shafali’s ton helps India crush Bangladesh, storm into Asian Games final

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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.

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  • 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.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Sun, 20 Sep 2026 08:17:46 UTC.

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