India’s road to the Women’s T20 World Cup semifinals has become a lot trickier. Harmanpreet Kaur’s side looked in complete control after convincing wins over Pakistan and the Netherlands, but Sunday’s defeat against South Africa has left them with very little room for error. Another slip-up could prove costly, making Thursday’s clash against Bangladesh a virtual must-win encounter.
Bangladesh, meanwhile, arrive with plenty of confidence after defending just 123 against Pakistan. They have shown throughout the tournament that they might not have the biggest names, but they possess enough discipline with the ball to make life difficult for any batting unit. India will certainly start favourites, but Bangladesh have enough quality to ensure it won’t be an easy evening in Manchester.
Match Details: IND vs BAN
- Match: India Women vs Bangladesh Women
- Venue: Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester
- Time: 7:00 PM IST
- Date: June 25, 2026
What to expect from India Women vs Bangladesh Women?
For India: This is a must-win game after the loss to South Africa. India’s strength remains their batting, with Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana key at the top, while Harmanpreet Kaur is close to becoming first Indian batter to score 500 T20I runs against Bangladesh. Radha Yadav could return given her strong record against Bangladesh, especially against Nigar Sultana (four dismissals in 5 games). Deepti Sharma is also one wicket away from becoming the leading wicket-taker in women’s international cricket history!
For Bangladesh: Bangladesh rely on bowling. Nahida Akter and Sanjida Akter will be crucial again, while Nigar Sultana anchors the batting. Their best chance is to slow the game and apply pressure.
Old Trafford pitch report for IND W vs BAN W
The match will be played on the same surface that hosted India versus South Africa. While the wicket offered decent value for stroke-making, the slower bowlers also found enough grip as the innings progressed. With warm weather forecast in Manchester, there are no chances of rain. Anything around 155-165 should prove to be a competitive first-innings total, with spinners likely to play a major role during the middle overs.
Head-to-head: India vs Bangladesh
- Matches played: 23
- India Women won: 20
- Bangladesh Women won: 3
- No Result: 0
IND W vs BAN W Probable Playing XIs
India Women: Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Yastika Bhatia/Bharti Fulmali, Richa Ghosh (WK), Deepti Sharma, Radha Yadav, Arundhati Reddy, Shree Charani, Nandini Sharma.
Bangladesh Women: Dilara Akter, Juairiya Ferdous, Sharmin Akhter, Nigar Sultana (C & WK), Sobhana Mostary, Ritu Moni, Shorna Akter, Rabeya Khan, Nahida Akter, Sanjida Akter, Marufa Akter.
Who will win India Women vs Bangladesh Women?
India simply have too much quality with both bat and ball and also carry an outstanding head-to-head record against Bangladesh. Expect Harmanpreet Kaur’s side to respond strongly after the South Africa defeat. If India bat first, a total in the region of 165-175 should be enough to secure a victory by around 30-40 runs. If they bowl first, restricting Bangladesh below 135 should allow India to chase the target down with six or seven wickets in hand.
Live streaming
The India Women vs Bangladesh Women match will be telecast live on the Star Sports Network in India. Fans can also stream the game live on the JioHotstar app and website.
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