Shafali century, Nandani-Charani-Deepthi blitz send India into Asian Games final

Nisshin (Japan), Sept 20 (UNI) Shafali Verma's record-breaking unbeaten century and a devastating collective bowling effort powered India into the women's cricket final at the Asian Games 2026 as they crushed Bangladesh by 114 runs in the second semifinal at Korogi Sports Park here on Sunday. Put into bat after winning the toss, India posted a formidable 195 for four in 20 overs, riding on Shafali's unbeaten 100 off 49 balls, before dismissing Bangladesh for just 81 in 15.4 overs. The victory was India's most emphatic statement of the knockout stage, with their batting setting up the contest before the…