India face Japan in women's cricket on Sep 18, eye direct semifinal berth

Cricket matches at the Asian Games 2026 are underway, and the Indian women's cricket team is set to take the field in the competition. Two teams have already sealed their semifinal spots, and India are now looking to join them. India's crucial match against Japan will be played on Friday, September 18. A win in this match would see the Indian team advance directly to the semifinals.

The Indian women's cricket team will take on Japan on September 18. A win over Japan will take India straight into the semifinals. The match will not be played in the evening but in the morning. The Indian team, led by captain Harmanpreet Kaur, includes several young and experienced players. India will be aiming to win a gold medal at the Asian Games.

The T20 match will start at 10:30 am Indian time. The toss will take place half an hour before the match begins, at 10:00 am. The match will start at 10:30 am and is expected to end by around 1:00 pm. The Indian women's team will field their strongest side and try to seal a semifinal spot by beating Japan.

The match will be televised live on the Sony Sports Network. Fans wanting to watch it online on mobile, laptop or smart TV can do so using the SonyLIV app and website. The Indian women's cricket team has already secured a direct semifinal berth in the Asian Games women's cricket event. India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, the four leading Asian teams, have been given direct entry into the semifinals of the competition. The Indian women's team, captained by Harmanpreet Kaur, is considered one of the strong contenders for the gold medal.

A win in the semifinal will guarantee the Indian women's cricket team a medal at the Asian Games. Winning the semifinal will take the team to the final, where there will be a big contest for the gold medal. Even if the Indian team loses the semifinal, it will still get a chance to play for the bronze medal.