India's Record In Women's Asian Games Semifinals [Source: AFP]India Women are all set to lock horns against Bangladesh Women in the upcoming semifinal contest of the Women’s Asian Games 2026. The crucial knockout clash will be held on September 20 at Nisshin in Japan.Bangladesh received a direct entry into the semis, thanks to the weather gods. Their quarter-final against China got washed out due to rain, and since Bangladesh stood tall in the ICC T20I rankings, they got a ticket to the semifinals.On the other hand, India fought their way through. They beat Japan by 8 wickets in a low-scoring contest to secure a semifinal berth. They are clearly favourites for the gold medal at the moment.Now, ahead of the big knockout game, let’s analyse India Women’s record in the semi-finals of the Asian Games tournament.India Women’s Overall Record in Women’s Asian Games semifinalsMatchesSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableWinsSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableLossesSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableNo resultSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table1SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table1SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table0SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table0SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableHistorically, India has played only one semifinal in the history of the Women’s Asian Games. They faced Bangladesh in 2023 at Hangzhou and won the contest fair and square. Hence, their knockout record in this tournament remains spotless.Also Read - RCB Star Rejoins India For Asian Games 2026 After Missing Asia CupIndia’s top performers in Women’s Asian Games semifinalsIndia's victory in the 2023 semi-final was set up by an excellent bowling performance before their batters completed the chase. Pooja Vastrakar was India's leading wicket-taker, claiming 4/17 in four overs. With the bat, Jemimah Rodrigues top-scored for India with an unbeaten 20 off 15 balls, including three fours. India eventually reached 52/2 in 8.2 overs, winning with 70 balls to spare. What happened in the last Women’s Asian Games semifinal between India and Bangladesh?Bangladesh and India faced each other in the 2023 Women’s Asian Games semifinal contest. The former were asked to bat first but endured a difficult outing with the bat. They lost their first two wickets without a run on the board and continued to lose wickets at regular intervals. Nigar Sultana was Bangladesh's top scorer with 12, while Nahida Akter remained unbeaten on nine. However, Vastrakar's four-wicket haul and contributions from India's other bowlers restricted Bangladesh to 51 all out in 17.5 overs. Meanwhile, India had little trouble chasing the target. Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma opened the innings before Jemimah Rodrigues took control of the chase. Although India lost Mandhana and Shafali, Jemimah remained unbeaten and guided India across the line alongside Kanika Ahuja. India's eight-wicket victory eventually secured their place in the final. Regardless, Bangladesh will now have an opportunity to rewrite the narrative from their previous Asian Games meeting. Having suffered a heavy defeat in the 2023 semifinal, they will be keen to put up a stronger challenge and avenge that loss when the two sides meet again in the knockout stage of the major Asian tournament.Also Read - Jamaica Kingsmen To Miss Out On CPL 2026 Title? PSL Coincidence Surfaces Before Final
