Shafali Verma delivered a ballistic performance as India chased down a target of 58 runs to defeat Japan in the Asian Games women's cricket quarter‑final held in Nisshin. The win moves India into the semifinals where they will meet Bangladesh on Sunday.
Why it matters
Followers see Verma’s decisive role in securing India’s advance in the Asian Games tournament.
Key facts
- Shafali Verma played a ballistic innings for India in the Asian Games women's cricket match against Japan.
- India chased 58 runs to win the quarter‑final match.
- The match was played in Nisshin.
- The victory qualified India to face Bangladesh in the semifinals on Sunday.
Evidence
Official source, or corroborated across several outlets.
- India vs Japan Asian Games Women LIVE: Shafali Verma goes ballistic as India chase 58 to winhindustantimes.comprimary(opens in a new tab)
- India vs Japan Asian Games Women Highlights: Shafali blitzkrieg takes India to thumping 8-wicket win; Bangladesh nexthindustantimes.com(opens in a new tab)
- Shree Charani’s 4/10 sets the tone and Shafali Verma does the rest as India thump Japan to reach Asian Games semishindustantimes.com(opens in a new tab)
- Shree Charani, Shafali Verma Star As India Outclass Japan In Asian Games Quarter-Finals, Set Up Bangladesh Clash In Semissports.ndtv.com(opens in a new tab)
- India script history at Asian Games, register their biggest T20I wintimesofindia.indiatimes.com(opens in a new tab)
- IND-W vs BAN-W Live Score: Shafali Verma takes the lead as India bat first against Bangladeshhindustantimes.com(opens in a new tab)
- IND-W vs BAN-W Live Score: Shafali Verma continues to punish Bangladesh, nears maiden T20I centuryhindustantimes.com(opens in a new tab)
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