India Women vs Japan Women Asian Games 2026 Quarter‑Final Scorecard – Shree Charani 4/10, Shafali Verma 40*

The India women’s national cricket team faced hosts Japan in the quarter‑final of the women’s T20 competition at the 2026 Asian Games, held at Korogi Sports Park, Nagoya on 18 September 2026. The match was a low‑scoring affair that ended with an eight‑wicket victory for India, securing a place in the semi‑finals.

Match Scorecard

Team	Score	Overs	Key Performer
Japan Women	57 all out	19.5	Ayaka Kato‑Stafford 25
India Women	59/2	5.0	Shafali Verma 40* (15b)

Result: India won by 8 wickets [1].

Key Performances

Shree Charani’s bowling spell

India’s bowling attack reduced Japan to 57 runs, with Shree Charani delivering the standout figures. The Hindu reported her performance as “Shree Charani knifed through the Japan batting for a four wicket haul” and the scorecard shows her figures as “(Ayaka Kato‑Stafford 25, Shree Charani 4/10)”【1†L1-L3】.

Shafali Verma’s explosive chase

Chasing a modest target of 58, India reached the goal in just five overs. Shafali Verma played an unbeaten innings of 40 runs off 15 balls, described in the source as “Shafali Verma’s unbeaten 15‑ball 40”【1†L4-L5】. Her aggressive start allowed India to finish at 59/2, sealing the win in a blink.

Path to the Medal

The quarter‑final win took India into the semi‑finals against Bangladesh. After progressing through the knockout stages, the BCCI announced that the side went on to claim the first ever gold medal for Team India at the Asian Games 2026, stating: “History in Nagoya: Women in Blue bag Team India’s First Gold Medal at Asian Games 2026”【3†L1-L2】.

Understanding the Scorecard

Readers unfamiliar with cricket notation can refer to our guide that explains overs, wickets and other scorecard elements: Cricket Score Explained: How to Read a Scorecard.