India Women will face Bangladesh Women in Match 23 of Group A in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. This match will be played on 25 June at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester. Both the teams are in the race for a place in the semi-finals.
India Women will be looking to bounce back after their six-wicket defeat to South Africa Women on June 21. Despite that defeat, Harmanpreet Kaur’s side are second in the standings in the tournament after solid wins over Pakistan Women and Netherlands Women.
Bangladesh women will enter the match with confidence after their 23-run win over Pakistan women. This victory has kept Nigar Sultana’s team firmly in the race for the semi-finals. Bangladesh currently have four points from three matches and can boost their qualification hopes with another win.
India Women vs Bangladesh Women 23rd Match Details
match: India Women vs Bangladesh Women, 23rd Match, Group A
Tournament: ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026
date: Thursday, June 25, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM IST (2:30 PM local time)
venue: Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester
India Women vs Bangladesh Women 23rd Match Team News
Indian women do not have any major injury concerns before the match. Leg spinner Prema Rawat is expected to retain her place in the playing eleven after replacing the injured Shreyanka Patil.
Bangladesh women are unlikely to make a change after their victory over Pakistan women. Shorna Akter had strengthened the lower order by scoring unbeaten 39 runs in 22 balls in the last match.
India Women vs Bangladesh Women 23rd Match Playing XI
India Women: Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Yastika Bhatia, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur (captain), Richa Ghosh (wicketkeeper), Deepti Sharma, Prema Rawat, Arundhati Reddy/Renuka Singh, Sri Charani, Nandini Sharma.
Bangladesh Women: Nigar Sultana (Wicketkeeper/Captain), Dilara Akhtar, Zuaria Firdous, Shobhana Mostari, Sharmin Akhtar, Shorna Akhtar, Ritu Moni, Rabeya Khan, Nahida Akhtar, Marufa Akhtar, Sanjeeda Akhtar Meghla.
India Women vs Bangladesh Women 23rd Match Pitch Report
The pitch at Emirates Old Trafford has provided a balanced contest between bat and ball during the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. The average first innings score in the three matches played at the venue is 163.7.
Weather report of India Women vs Bangladesh Women 23rd match
The weather in Manchester on Thursday is expected to be partly cloudy, with temperatures between 16°C and 18°C. Humidity is expected to be around 70%. There is a possibility of light drizzle, but the full 20 over match is expected.
India Women vs Bangladesh Women 23rd Match Head-to-Head Record
India Women have enjoyed an impressive record against Bangladesh Women in the Women’s T20Is. The two teams have faced each other 23 times in this format, with India Women winning 20 matches and Bangladesh Women winning just three.
India women have won each of their last five WT20I encounters against Bangladesh women. They registered an impressive 10-wicket win in their most recent match in July 2024.
India Women vs Bangladesh Women 23rd match main matches worth watching
Smriti Mandhana Vs Nahida Actor
Smriti Mandhana has been India’s best batsman, scoring 159 runs at an average of 53.00 in the tournament. Bangladesh will look to right-arm fast bowler Marufa Akhtar to break India’s strong start after her economical spell of 0/18 against Pakistan Women.
Nigar Sultana vs Shri Charani
Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana will play an important role in shaping the innings. Sri Charani has been one of the best bowlers of the tournament. The left-arm spinner has taken 10 wickets at an average of 6.40 and can change pace quickly.
Shafali Verma vs Sanjeeda Actor Meghla
Shafali Verma’s aggressive approach at the top can put Bangladesh under pressure early. He has scored 92 runs in the World Cup at a strike rate of 158.62. To stop Shafali, Bangladesh will be eyeing fast bowler Sanjeeda Akhtar Meghla, who has taken four wickets at an economy rate of 6.25.
Players to watch in India Women vs Bangladesh Women 23rd match
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Smriti Mandhana: The vice-captain has been India’s best batsman in the tournament, scoring 159 runs at an average of 53.00 in three innings. He is a key player in the top order.
Richa Ghosh: Richa is one of the most dangerous finishers in women’s cricket. She has scored runs at an average of 176.92 in the tournament and can change the game quickly with her aggressive batting in the death overs.
Mr Charani: The left-arm spinner has been an extraordinary bowler for IndiaTook 10 wickets at an average of 6.40. His control in the middle overs could be important for India.
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Nigar Sultana: The captain will play an important role in handling the Bangladesh innings. He has scored 63 runs in the tournament and he will have to lead from the front.
shorna actor: Shorna played a match-winning inning of 39 not out in 22 balls against Pakistan Women. His ability to accelerate in the final overs makes him one of Bangladesh’s most valuable batsmen.
Serious actor Meghla: The left-arm spinner has led Bangladesh’s bowling attack with four wickets at an economy rate of 6.25.
India Women vs Bangladesh Women 23rd Match Free Live Streaming and Telecast Details
Fans in India can watch the live telecast of the match on Star Sports Network. Live streaming will be available on JioHotstar app and website for viewers with valid subscription. Broadcast coverage is expected to begin before the toss and the start of the match.
India Women vs Bangladesh Women 23rd Match Prediction
India women are starting this Group A competition as favourites. Their strong batting lineup, experienced bowling attack and dominant head-to-head record gives them an edge over Bangladesh women.
