IND vs BAN Women's Asia Cup semifinal: When and where to watch, probable XIs, weather and pitch report

The Harmanpreet Kaur-led Indian team is gearing up to face Bangladesh in the semifinals of the ongoing Women's T20 Asia Cup 2024. The highly anticipated match is scheduled to take place at the Dambulla International Cricket Stadium in Dambulla on July 26th (Friday).

As the defending champions, India has maintained an unbeaten record in the tournament and is determined to secure victory in their next two matches to retain the title. The team has showcased their dominance by defeating Pakistan, UAE, and Nepal in the prestigious event being held in Sri Lanka.

On the other hand, Bangladesh has shown resilience by securing a spot in the semifinals after staging a comeback against Thailand and Malaysia following a loss to Sri Lanka Women.

Match Details:

India Women vs Bangladesh Women, 1st Semi Final (A1 v B2)

Date & Time: Jul 26, 02:00 PM LOCAL

Venue: Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla 

Live Streaming Details

The T20I match between India and Bangladesh will be televised on the Star Sports Network. Fans have the option to watch the live streaming of all matches on Hotstar.

Pitch report

The pitch appears to be favorable for batting, with runs likely to be scored quickly if the batters play their shots confidently. Additionally, there seems to be some assistance for the spinners, which bodes well for a competitive match. Any total exceeding 150 runs will prove to be a challenging target for the opposing team to chase down.

Weather report

The weather forecast indicates that the temperature will be around 29°C, with a combination of clouds and sunshine. Wind speeds are expected to reach 22 km/h from the west-southwest, with gusts potentially reaching up to 59 km/h. Humidity levels are currently at 59%, and the dew point is at 19°C. 

Probable XIs

India: Harmanpreet Kaur (captain), Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh, Uma Chetry, Pooja Vastrakar, Deepti Sharma, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Singh, Dayalan Hemalatha, Asha Sobhana, Radha Yadav, Tanuja Kanwar, Sajana Sajeevan.

Bangladesh: Nigar Sultana Joty (captain), Shorna Akter, Nahida Akter, Murshida Khatun, Shorifa Khatun, Ritu Moni, Rubya Haider Jhelik, Sultana Khatun, Jahanara Alam, Dilara Akter, Ishma Tanjim, Rabeya Khan, Rumana Ahmed, Marufa Akter, Sabikun Nahar Jesmin.

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