Shree Charani’s four-for, Shafali’s fast 40 assist India beat Japan in Asian Games quater-finals

India Women produced a dominant all-round efficiency to thrash Japan by eight wickets within the quarter-finals of the 2026 Asian Games, reserving their place within the semi-finals towards Bangladesh.The outcome additionally units up a repeat of the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 semi-final line-up, with Sri Lanka set to face Pakistan within the different last-four conflict.

Shree Charani stars as Japan are bowled out for 57

After successful the toss and opting to area, India’s bowlers dismantled Japan’s batting line-up, proscribing the hosts to only 57 in 19.5 overs. Shree Charani led the cost with a outstanding spell of 4/10, together with two maiden overs, to register the most effective bowling figures by an Indian on the Asian Games. Shafali Verma additionally chipped in with two wickets for 13 runs.Ayaka Kato-Stafford top-scored for Japan with 25 off 47 balls, however the hosts struggled to construct partnerships towards India’s disciplined assault.

Shafali and Richa wrap up chase in 5 overs

India’s chase was emphatic, as they reached the goal in simply 5 overs, ending at 59/2 and successful with 90 balls to spare. Shafali Verma set the tone with a blistering 40 off 15 balls, putting six fours and two sixes. She hammered 4 boundaries within the opening over and later sealed the victory with a six off Shimako Kato.India had promoted Kamalini and Fulmali up the order, however the transfer didn’t repay, with Kamalini dismissed for a duck and Fulmali scoring six. Shafali then mixed with Richa Ghosh, who got here in at No. 4, to finish the chase in a rush.The pair shared a heat hug after the successful hit earlier than crossing over to greet the Japanese gamers. Japan’s two wickets supplied a small optimistic from an in any other case tough outing.