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- JPNW vs INDW today: Japan Women will face India Women in the fourth quarterfinal of the Women’s Asian Games 2026 cricket competition on Friday, September 18.
- Match venue: The quarterfinal will be played at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Japan.
- Match time: JPNW vs INDW is scheduled to begin at 10:30 AM IST, with the toss expected 30 minutes earlier.
- India begin title defence: Harmanpreet Kaur’s India enter the tournament as the defending Asian Games women’s cricket champions after winning gold at Hangzhou 2023.
- India’s recent success: India arrive after winning their record-extending eighth Women’s T20 Asia Cup title, defeating Sri Lanka by 72 runs in the final.
- Shafali Verma in focus: Shafali was the leading run-scorer in India’s Asia Cup campaign and will be an important batter at the top of the order.
- Sree Charani’s rise: The left-arm spinner recently reached 50 T20I wickets in her 30th match, adding another important bowling option for India.
- Japan home advantage: Japan will rely on home conditions and support as they take on the defending champions in the knockout match.
- Live coverage: The match is scheduled for broadcast on Sony Sports and streaming through SonyLIV in India.
JPNW vs INDW News Today
The Japan Women vs India Women (JPNW vs INDW) quarterfinal is one of the major cricket stories on September 18, 2026. The match marks India’s opening game in the women’s cricket competition at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026, with the defending champions beginning their campaign directly in the knockout stage.
The match is scheduled at Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin, and is listed as the fourth quarterfinal of the Women’s Asian Games cricket tournament. The Japan Cricket Association confirms the fixture for September 18, with the semifinal matches scheduled for September 20 and the final for September 22.
JPNW vs INDW Match Time and Venue
The JPNW vs INDW quarterfinal is scheduled to start at 10:30 AM Indian Standard Time, corresponding to 2:00 PM local time in Japan. The toss is expected approximately 30 minutes before the scheduled start.
The venue is Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, which is hosting the women’s cricket competition at the 2026 Asian Games.
India Women Begin Asian Games Title Defence
India enter the competition as the reigning Asian Games women’s cricket champions. The Indian team won the gold medal at the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Games, and Harmanpreet Kaur’s side is now beginning its bid to retain the title in Japan.
India’s confidence is also boosted by their recent Women’s T20 Asia Cup campaign. The team defeated Sri Lanka by 72 runs in the final to claim a record-extending eighth Asia Cup title.
The Asian Games format, however, leaves little room for error. The women’s competition begins at the quarterfinal stage, meaning teams do not have a group-stage opportunity to recover from a defeat.
Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana in Focus
India’s batting will attract considerable attention, particularly Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana.
Shafali finished as the leading run-scorer in India’s recent Asia Cup campaign and provided aggressive starts at the top of the order. Her ability to score quickly could be important in a knockout match.
Mandhana, meanwhile, will be looking to regain consistency after an uneven Asia Cup campaign. The opening partnership could play an important role in setting up India’s innings against Japan.
Harmanpreet Kaur leads the side and brings extensive experience in international and knockout cricket.
India’s Bowling Options
India have several bowling options available for the quarterfinal. Deepti Sharma provides experience as an all-rounder, while Sree Charani has emerged as an important spin option.
Charani recently completed 50 T20I wickets in just 30 appearances, underlining her progress in international cricket. Radha Yadav and Shreyanka Patil provide additional spin choices, while Renuka Thakur, Nandani Sharma and Kranti Gaud offer pace options.
Shreyanka Patil’s return after recovering from an ankle injury also gives India another option in the bowling and all-round department.
Japan Women Prepare for Home Challenge
Japan will enter the quarterfinal with the advantage of playing on home soil. The hosts will face a highly experienced Indian side, but home conditions and local support could be important factors for the Japanese team.
Japan’s squad includes captain Mai Yanagida, wicketkeeper Hinase Goto and players such as Haruna Iwasaki, Akari Nishimura Kano, Erika Oda and Ayumi Fujikawa.
JPNW vs INDW Live Streaming and Broadcast
For viewers in India, the JPNW vs INDW Asian Games 2026 women’s quarterfinal is scheduled to be available through SonyLIV, with television coverage on Sony Sports channels
