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Shafali's Record Century Fires India into Asian Games Final

By Sports Desk · 2026-09-20 · Updated 2026-09-20 09:02 UTC
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Shafali Verma’s record-breaking century and Smriti Mandhana’s historic milestone powered India to a dominant 114-run victory over Bangladesh. The Indian squad now advances to the Asian Games final to face Sri Lanka on Tuesday.

  • According to GN sports/cricket (en-US), Smriti Mandhana also became the all-time highest run-scorer in women's T20Is during the chase, overtaking Suzie Bates with 4,788 runs. India will face Sri Lanka in Tuesday's final after the latter chased down Pakistan's total with two overs to spare.

    Source: The Express Tribune

  • A bat cracks against leather. The stadium holds its breath. Shafali Verma clears the rope, and history bends to her will.

    Source: India Today
Based on reporting by India Today, The Hindu and The Express Tribune, compiled by the Tradingbird desk.

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