Deepti Sharma has made an impact with the ball in every game of India’s unbeaten Women’s Asia Cup campaign, and after another three-wicket haul helped India beat Bangladesh by 40 runs in the semi-final, the all-rounder is looking ahead to the Final.

Deepti took 3/0 against Thailand, 3/9 against Hong Kong, China, 2/5 against Pakistan and 3/26 against Bangladesh to reach 11 wickets in the tournament, making her the leading wicket-taker in the 2026 Women’s Asia Cup. She is also the tournament’s all-time leading wicket-taker, with 37 scalps to her name.

Her contribution against Bangladesh was not limited to the ball. Deepti had also added an unbeaten 13 from six balls, including a four and a six, to help India post a competitive total.

“Actually, when I started my cricket journey [it was] as an allrounder, so it [being able to contribute in two departments] always helped from the starting only,” Deepti said.

“Whenever I get an opportunity in batting, I always trust that I can contribute in batting also. So I'm glad [about the] few balls I got to hit today. It always gives me confidence.”

India had earlier bowled Pakistan out for just 55 in the group stage, with Deepti taking 2/5, before chasing down the target with 68 balls to spare. Pakistan will now face defending champions Sri Lanka in the second semi-final, with India waiting to discover their opponents in the title clash.

Deepti said India would watch that semi-final together before turning their attention to the Final.

“After this game, we'll sit together tomorrow and we will see tomorrow's game, that will help us to do more strategy towards the Finals,” she said.

India have reached the Final in every edition of the Women’s Asia Cup they have played, winning seven titles. They lost the Final twice with their second defeat coming against Sri Lanka in the 2024 edition.

Despite that history, Deepti insisted India would not look beyond their own approach, regardless of who they face.

“(This) team doesn't take any team lightly. Doesn't matter, like maybe Sri Lanka, Pakistan, whoever comes in the Final. We always think as a team how we can do better in each and every game. As a collective team performance, how we can do better.”

Fielding remains one area India will want to sharpen after four catches went down against Bangladesh. Deepti acknowledged the work being done in training but said the team remained confident across all three departments.

“I think that it will be a day here or a day there, it happens. But we are always up for the finals,” she said.

With an unbeaten campaign behind them and another final secured, India will now look to complete the job and reclaim the title on Sunday, Septmember 13.