Women’s Asia Cup 2026: India Become First Team To Reach Semi-Finals

New Delhi: Team India is making a strong impact in the Women's Asia Cup 2026. By crushing Hong Kong in a one-sided match, India has become the first team to reach the semi-finals. The match played in Dubai on Wednesday night was completely one sided. Now India is on top in the group and will face Pakistan on 5th September.

What happened in the match?

Harmanpreet won the toss and chose to bat first and then Smriti Mandhana created a storm with her batting. She scored 124 runs on 64 balls with the help of 14 fours, 7 sixes. Hong Kong bowlers could not understand where to bowl. Jemima also provided good support by adding 38 runs. 193/5 on the score board. 

In response, the condition of Hong Kong worsened. The entire team collapsed for 56 runs. They couldn't even play 16 overs. Deepti Sharma took 3 wickets, Shri Charani and Renuka got 2 wickets each. Such a big win by 137 runs, the net run rate is also sky high.

What is the picture of the semi-finals now?

Three matches, three wins, 6 points. India tops Group-A. Now no one can stop. There is a fight between Pakistan and Thailand for second place, both have 2-2 points. Hong Kong is still at zero. The first semi-final on 10 September and the second on 11 September, the final on 13 September in Dubai itself.

When is the India-Pakistan match?

The biggest match in which everyone's eyes are. 5th September 8 pm, Dubai Stadium. India-Pakistan. This is a do or die match for Pakistan, if it loses then it is almost out. India would like to maintain the momentum. In the last Asia Cup also, India had defeated Pakistan by 7 wickets. This time too the atmosphere is the same.

How is Team India's form looking this time?

The team have been in different colors since the beginning. Beat Thailand by 8 wickets in the first match, then beat Hong Kong. Smriti, Shefali, Jemima are leading in batting, Deepti and Renuka are taking wickets in bowling. Fielding is also tight. People might remember that last time India had lost to Sri Lanka in the final, so this time the 7-time champion team is in a mood to settle the score.

Where will the match be shown on TV?

There is live telecast on Sony Sports. Streaming on Sony Liv. If you want to listen Hindi commentary then use Sony Ten 3. Sit down before 8 o'clock, because it is an India-Pakistan match, the atmosphere will definitely be hot.