Shafali Verma Backs India Ahead of Bangladesh Semifinal

Shafali Verma remarked prior of the match, expressing confidence in the team’s readiness. The Women in Blue have a 20-3 record against Bangladesh in women’s T20 internationals. Bangladesh’s latest victory over India in the format was in the 2018 Women’s Asia Cup final, when they held India to 112 for 9.

India Women will meet Bangladesh Women in the first semi-final of the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 on Thursday, September 10, at Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

The Indians advanced to the knockout stage after winning all three of their group matches, while Bangladesh finished second in Group B with two victories from three matches.

How did Shafali Verma approach the semi-finals?

Shafali Verma has carried great form into the semi-finals, citing a recent performance against Bangladesh as a source of confidence.

She won the Player of the Match title in an ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 match against Bangladesh after scoring 53 off 34 balls, which she characterised as incentive rather than added pressure.

Is the Indian squad adequately prepared for the knockout stage?

India had a break between their final group match and the semi-finals, which they used to recover and practise. Shafali Verma said that the team made the most of that time and feels the team is in good position for the knockout round.

Bharti Fulmali and Richa Ghosh are among those being scrutinised as part of India’s middle class. Shafali Verma encouraged her teammates to deliver when it counted.

The semi-final match will determine which team advances to the grand final, which will be contested in Dubai on Sunday, September 13.