Defending gold medalists India stormed into the Asian Games women's cricket semifinals on Friday, securing a commanding eight-wicket victory over an inexperienced Japan side.
A disciplined performance by the Indian spinners led by left-arm spinner Charani (4/10) and off-spinner Shafali Verma (2/13) shot Japan out for a paltry 57. India needed just five overs to chase down the total, setting up a semifinal clash with Bangladesh on September 20.