Deepti Sharma and Nigar Sultana clash during Women's Asia Cup semi-final between India and Bangladesh
During the Women's Asia Cup semi-final match held on September 10, 2026, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Indian spinner Deepti Sharma and Bangladeshi batter Nigar Sultana were involved in a heated exchange. The incident occurred when Nigar Sultana attempted a sweep shot late, causing the ball to roll back to Sharma who then threw it toward Sultana, who reacted negatively. India posted 149/6 in their innings with Shafali Verma scoring 64 and skipper Harmanpreet Kaur 24 not out. Deepti Sharma took three wickets at an economy of 6.50, helping India secure a 40-run victory over Bangladesh, maintaining their unbeaten run in the tournament. India's bowlers, including Nandani Sharma who took two wickets in two balls to finish the match, performed strongly on Dubai surfaces.