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India vs Japan Asian Games Women Highlights: Shafali blitzkrieg takes India to thumping 8-wicket win; Bangladesh next

India's women's cricket team secured an eight-wicket victory against tournament hosts Japan in their Asian Games quarterfinal fixture in Nisshin. 5 overs, spearheaded by Shree Charani's haul of 4 wickets for 10 runs.

Shafali Verma claimed two dismissals, while Deepti Sharma and Shreyanka Patil each picked up a single wicket, leaving Kano's 24-run effort as Japan's solitary notable contribution with the bat.

Chasing a target of 58, India wrapped up the contest in just five overs. Despite losing Kamalini for zero alongside early dismissal Fulmali, Verma dominated the chase with an unbeaten 40 off 15 deliveries, while regular opener Smriti Mandhana did not step out to bat.

The defending champions, captained by Harmanpreet Kaur and fresh off an unbeaten Asia Cup title run, advance to face Bangladesh in the semifinals on Sunday.