Overview
- Shafali Verma scored 64 off 40 balls and was dropped three times as she propelled India to 149 for 6 in the first semi-final.
- Deepti Sharma led the bowling with 3 for 26 while Shree Charani claimed her 50th T20I wicket, helping restrict Bangladesh to 109 for 7.
- Bangladesh’s multiple dropped catches and a missed run‑out gave India the reprieves they needed to post a defendable total on a slow Dubai pitch.
- India’s win on Thursday extended their unbeaten Asia Cup run and secured their 10th appearance in the tournament final where they seek an eighth title.
- The match underscored how slow, turning surfaces and tight spin bowling have defined this tournament and left questions about middle‑order consistency and fielding for both teams.