High-Stakes Knockout Clash in Dubai: Unbeaten Group A winners India Women take on Group B runners-up Bangladesh Women in Semi-Final 1 of the DP World Women's T20 Asia Cup 2026 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium! With a place in Sunday's continental final on the line, stream every powerplay boundary, key wicket, and live scorecard directly on [[/channel/willow-sports-live-cricket-tv/:Willow by Cricbuzz]] via TrillerTV.
High-Stakes Semi-Final Showdown
Semi-Final 1 brings an intense knockout battle under the Dubai floodlights as seven-time champions India meet a resilient Bangladesh side for the first ticket to the 2026 Asia Cup final.
For India Women, captained by [[/fighter/harmanpreet-kaur/41414/:Harmanpreet Kaur]], carrying momentum from a flawless 3-0 group stage is top priority. Powered by stellar top-order performances-including Smriti Mandhana's record-breaking 124 off 64 against Hong Kong and Shafali Verma's milestone 3,000th T20I run-alongside lethal bowling spells from Sree Charani (3/7 vs Pakistan) and [[/fighter/deepti-sharma-don-deepti/41418/:Deepti Sharma]], India aim to dominate both powerplay hitting and middle-overs spin squeezes.
For Bangladesh Women, led by veteran wicketkeeper-batter Nigar Sultana Joty, striking early against India's powerplay openers and executing disciplined middle-overs spin traps are critical. Backed by key match-winners-including vice-captain Nahida Akter, Rabeya Khan, Marufa Akter, Dilara Akter, and Sobhana Mostary-Bangladesh look to deliver a clinical team performance to pull off a monumental knockout upset.
Squads & Key Players
India Women Squad
Core Lineup / Key Performers: [[/fighter/harmanpreet-kaur/41414/:Harmanpreet Kaur]] (C), [[/fighter/smriti-mandhana/41413/:Smriti Mandhana]] (VC), Shafali Verma, Richa Ghosh (wk), [[/fighter/deepti-sharma-don-deepti/41418/:Deepti Sharma]], Radha Yadav, Sree Charani, Renuka Thakur, Arundhati Reddy, Bharti Fulmali, Pratika Rawal, Kranti Gaud, Nandni Sharma
Tactical Focus: Aggressive top-order boundary clearing from [[/fighter/smriti-mandhana/41413/:Smriti Mandhana]] and Shafali Verma, middle-overs spin squeezes through [[/fighter/deepti-sharma-don-deepti/41418/:Deepti Sharma]] and Sree Charani, and sharp death bowling.
Bangladesh Women Squad
Core Lineup / Key Performers: Nigar Sultana Joty (C/wk), Nahida Akter (VC), Dilara Akter, Sobhana Mostary, Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Rabeya Khan, Marufa Akter, Sultana Khatun, Sharmin Akter Supta, Shanjida Akther Maghla, Fahima Khatun
Tactical Focus: Rapid powerplay starts via Dilara Akter, middle-overs spin control through Nahida Akter and Rabeya Khan, and new-ball seam movement from Marufa Akter.
Pitch & Weather: Dubai International Cricket Stadium offers a true, high-scoring surface with consistent bounce under floodlights. Evening dew in the second innings can assist the chasing side, making the toss strategically crucial. Clear, warm conditions expected.
