Harmanpreet Kaur highlights importance of small contributions in India's 40-run semi-final victory over Bangladesh at Women's Asia Cup
In the Women's Asia Cup 2026 semi-final, India defeated Bangladesh by 40 runs to reach the final for the second consecutive year. India posted 149/6 with key performances from Shafali Verma, who scored a fifty after being dropped early, and contributions from Harmanpreet Kaur, Richa Ghosh, and Deepti Sharma. Bangladesh struggled in their chase, restricted to 109/7 due to excellent bowling from India's spinners including Deepti Sharma who took three wickets. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur praised the team's overall performance, emphasizing the value of small partnerships and the effective use of the pitch by spinners. She also acknowledged the crucial roles played by Deepti Sharma and Richa Ghosh in the win.