Shafali Verma’s Century Carries India to Asian Games Final
Shafali Verma’s historic 49-ball century powered India to a commanding 114-run semi-final victory over Bangladesh, with Deepti and Nandini Sharma taking three wickets each. India now advances to the gold-medal match against Sri Lanka, where they will look to retain their Asian Games title.
According to GN sports/cricket (en-US), Deepti Sharma and Nandini Sharma each claimed three wickets to dismantle Bangladesh’s batting lineup in the 114-run defeat. The report also confirms that Harmanpreet Kaur’s squad will face Sri Lanka in the final, aiming to successfully defend their title from the previous edition.
Source: ANI NewsGN sports/cricket (en-US) confirms that Shafali Verma’s rapid-fire knock marks the first century ever recorded in the history of Asian Games women's cricket, while also highlighting that she will face Sri Lanka in Tuesday's gold-medal decider.
Source: India TodayGN sports/cricket (en-US) confirms Shafali Verma’s century was her maiden T20I hundred, noting she reached the mark off just 49 balls with the aid of nine sixes. The report also highlights that India’s bowling attack restricted Bangladesh to a mere 81 runs, with Nandani Sharma and Deepti Sharma taking three wickets apiece.
Source: The HinduGN sports/cricket (en-US) reports that Nandani Sharma and Deepti Sharma led the Indian attack with three wickets each, restricting Bangladesh to 81. The victory sets up a gold-medal showdown against Sri Lanka on September 22, who advanced after defeating Pakistan.
Source: The Times of IndiaNine sixes, a century, and a 114-run margin: Shafali Verma’s explosive innings at Korogi Sports Park dismantled Bangladesh and secured India’s place in the gold medal match.
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