Japan Women vs India Women Scorecard: India Women began their Asian Games 2026 women’s cricket campaign with a dominant eight-wicket victory over hosts Japan in the quarter-final at Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin, on September 18, 2026.
After winning the toss and choosing to bowl, India restricted Japan to just 57 runs in 19.5 overs. India then chased down the target in only 5 overs, finishing on 59/2.
🏆 Japan Women vs India Women: Match Result
| Team | Score | Overs |
|---|---|---|
| 🇯🇵 Japan Women | 57 all out | 19.5 |
| 🇮🇳 India Women | 59/2 | 5.0 |
Result: India Women won by 8 wickets.
Venue: Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin, Japan
Date: September 18, 2026
Competition: Asian Games Women’s Cricket Competition 2026
Match: 4th Quarter-Final
🇯🇵 Japan Women Batting Scorecard
Japan struggled against India’s spin attack after making a cautious start.
Top Japan batter: Ayaka Kato-Stafford scored 25 runs from 47 balls, while Haruna Iwasaki made 10. Japan were eventually bowled out for 57.
| Batter | Runs |
|---|---|
| Haruna Iwasaki | 10 |
| Ayaka Kato-Stafford | 25 |
| Mai Yanagida | 0 |
| Erika Oda | 5 |
| Shimako Kato | 3 |
| Akari Nishimura | 2 |
| Extras | 1 |
| Total | 57 all out |
🎯 India’s Bowling Highlights
The standout performer with the ball was Shree Charani, who finished with 4 wickets for just 10 runs. Shafali Verma also contributed with 2/13.
🇮🇳 India Women Batting Scorecard
India needed only five overs to complete the chase.
Shafali Verma produced the biggest batting performance of the match, smashing an unbeaten 40 from just 15 balls, including six fours and two sixes. Richa Ghosh finished unbeaten on 12 from six balls.
| Batter | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| G Kamalini | 0 | — |
| Bharti Fulmali | 6 | — |
| Shafali Verma* | 40 | 15 |
| Richa Ghosh* | 12 | 6 |
| Total | 59/2 | 5.0 overs |
India lost Kamalini at 17/1 and Fulmali at 24/2, but Shafali and Richa quickly finished the chase.
⭐ Shafali Verma Steals the Show
Shafali Verma was the star of India’s chase.
She scored 40 not out from only 15 deliveries, hitting six boundaries and two sixes. She had earlier taken two wickets for 13 runs, making her an important contributor in both innings.
Her aggressive batting meant India required only five overs to surpass Japan’s total.
🎯 Shree Charani’s Four-Wicket Haul
India’s victory was set up by Shree Charani’s outstanding spell.
The left-arm spinner claimed 4/10, including the wickets of Japan opener Haruna Iwasaki and captain Mai Yanagida in the seventh over. It was Charani’s best T20 bowling figures.
India’s bowlers kept under pressure throughout the innings, with managing only three boundaries in their innings according to the match report from PTI.
🇮🇳 India Qualify for the Semi-Final
With the eight-wicket victory, India moved into the Asian Games 2026 women’s cricket semi-final.
India are scheduled to face Bangladesh on September 20 at 10:30 AM IST. The other semi-final will see Pakistan Women take on Sri Lanka Women earlier the same day.
The women’s cricket competition will conclude with the bronze-medal match and final on September 22.
📊 Key Match Statistics
- 🇯🇵 Japa Women: 57 all out
- 🇮🇳 India Women: 59/2
- 🏆 India won by: 8 wickets
- ⭐ Shafali Verma: 40 off 15*
- 🎯 Shree Charani: 4/10
- 🎯 Shafali Verma bowling: 2/13
- 🏏 Richa Ghosh: 12 off 6*
- ⏱️ India chase: 5 overs
- 📍 Venue: Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin
- 📅 Match date: September 18, 2026
🔥 What’s Next for India?
India’s next challenge is the women’s cricket semi-final against Bangladesh on September 20. The defending Asian Games champions will be looking to continue their campaign toward another gold medal.
Final Thoughts
India’s quarter-final against Japa was decided largely by their bowling attack and Shafali Verma’s explosive batting. Shree Charani’s 4/10 restricted Japa to 57 before Shafali’s 40 off 15 balls* helped India complete the chase in just five overs.
India now move forward to the semi-finals, where Bangladesh await on September 20.
