Sree Charani and Shafali Verma Power India into Asian Games Semis

The architect of the collapse was Sree Charani, who delivered a masterful spell to finish with figures of 4/10 from her four overs. Japan struggled to find any momentum against the disciplined Indian attack. Ayaka Kato Stafford provided the only real resistance, anchoring the innings with 25 runs off 47 balls, while Haruna Iwasaki contributed 10 runs from 22 deliveries. Despite these efforts, the Japanese side was unable to build substantial partnerships, and the Indian bowlers maintained pressure throughout the innings to ensure the target remained well within reach.

Verma took the attack to the opposition, playing with characteristic aggression to race to 40 runs off just 15 balls. Her blistering cameo ensured that India reached the target of 59 in quick fashion, finishing the match at 59/2. Supported by Richa Ghosh, Verma’s performance turned a potentially tricky chase into a comfortable stroll, confirming India’s progression in the tournament. With the win, India moves forward in the Asian Games, while Japan’s campaign comes to an end in the quarter-final stage.