India clinches semi‑final win over Bangladesh, set for showdown

In a decisive 20‑over contest, India’s women’s team beat Bangladesh by 40 runs to move into the Women’s Asia Cup final. The innings featured a crucial 50‑run partnership between Pratika Rawat and Sharanya Verma, followed by a late surge from captain Harmanpreet Kaur, who scored 24 not out. Bangladesh’s reply unraveled after reaching 66/3, with Fazila Khatun and others falling to disciplined Indian bowling. The victory puts India in the final scheduled for September 13, where they will face the winner of the Pakistan‑Sri Lanka semi‑final.