Asian Games 2026: India women beat hosts Japan by 8 wickets in cricket quarter-final
On 18 September 2026, the Indian women's cricket team beat hosts Japan by eight wickets in the fourth quarter-final at Korogi Athletic Park, Nisshin, to reach the Asian Games semi-finals.
Summary
The India women's cricket team bowled Japan out for 57 in 19.5 overs after winning the toss and choosing to field. Spinner N Shree Charani took 4 wickets for 10 runs in four overs, and Shafali Verma took 2 for 13. India chased the target in five overs, finishing at 59 for 2, with Shafali Verma unbeaten on 40 off 15 balls (six fours, two sixes). India, the defending champions, were set to face Bangladesh in the semi-final on 20 September.
Key facts
- Match
- Women's cricket, 4th quarter-final — India vs Japan, 18 Sep 2026
- Venue
- Korogi Athletic Park, Nisshin (Aichi), Japan
- Scores
- Japan 57 all out (19.5 overs); India 59/2 (5 overs)
- Best bowling
- N Shree Charani 4/10
- Top score
- Shafali Verma 40* off 15 balls
- Next
- Semi-final vs Bangladesh on 20 Sep
Practice MCQs 3 questions
By what margin did the Indian women's cricket team beat Japan in the Asian Games 2026 quarter-final on 18 September 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 8 wickets
India bowled Japan out for 57 and reached 59/2 in five overs to win by eight wickets.
Which Indian bowler took 4 wickets for 10 runs against Japan in the Asian Games 2026 women's cricket quarter-final?
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Correct answer: C — N Shree Charani
N Shree Charani returned figures of 4/10 in her four overs.
Consider the following about India's Asian Games 2026 women's cricket quarter-final win over Japan: 1. Smriti Mandhana top-scored for India with an unbeaten 40. 2. India were to play Pakistan in the semi-final. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2
Neither is correct. Shafali Verma scored 40 not out off 15 balls, and India's semi-final opponent was Bangladesh.