India women will try to strengthen their chances of semi-finals When they take on Bangladesh Women in Match 23 of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester on Thursday, June 25.
Harmanpreet Kaur’s team will enter the match after the defeat against South Africa. Bangladesh Women kept their knockout hopes alive with an impressive 23-run win over Pakistan Women. They will aim to challenge the Indian side and improve their position in the standings.
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
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Live broadcast: star sports network
India Women vs Bangladesh Women 23rd Match Pitch and Weather Report
The pitch at Emirates Old Trafford has produced balanced competitions during the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. The average first innings score at the venue is 163.7. The batsmen should enjoy good conditions, while the fast bowlers may get some movement with the new ball. There could be around 165 competitors in total.
The weather in Manchester is expected to be partly cloudy, with temperatures between 16°C and 18°C. Humidity will be around 70% and there is a 40% chance of light drizzle. Although a full match is expected, cloudy conditions are likely to help the fast bowlers early on.
India Women vs Bangladesh Women 23rd Match Head-to-Head Record
India women have dominated this rivalry in the Women’s T20I. The two teams have faced each other 23 times, with India women winning 20 matches and Bangladesh women winning only three matches.
Harmanpreet Kaur’s side have won each of the last five WT20Is against Bangladesh Women, including an impressive 10-wicket win in their most recent meeting in July 2024.
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 Toss Prediction
Batting first has been the preferred option at Emirates Old Trafford during the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. Teams have chosen to set targets in two of the three matches played at the venue. With the pitch expected to slow down a bit later in the game, both captains may consider batting first.
India Women vs Bangladesh Women 23rd Match Score Prediction
If India Women bat first, their strong top order comprising Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma can help them post a total between 165-175 runs.
If Bangladesh Women bat first, India’s spin attack may make it difficult to score in the middle overs. Bangladesh Women can finish with a score between 115-125 runs.
India Women vs Bangladesh Women 23rd Match Key Players to Watch
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Smriti Mandhana: The vice-captain has been India’s leading run-scorer in the tournament with 159 runs in three innings. She can play an important role in establishing the platform at the top.
Richa Ghosh: Richa has provided finishing power to India with her aggressive batting. She has scored 176.92 in the tournament and can accelerate the scoring rate in the death overs.
Mr Charani: The left-arm spinner has been India’s best bowler, taking 10 wickets at an average of 6.40. His control in the middle overs can put Bangladesh under pressure.
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shorna actor: Shorna played a match-winning inning of 39* runs in 22 balls against Pakistan Women. His ability to score runs quickly in the lower middle order makes him a key batsman for Bangladesh.
Nigar Sultana: The captain will play an important role in shaping the innings. Bangladesh will rely on their experience to guide the batting unit against India’s strong bowling attack.
Rabeya Khan: Spinners can play an important role in the middle overs. His ability to stop runs and break partnerships will be crucial against India’s powerful batting lineup.
India Women vs Bangladesh Women 23rd Match Best Batsman Prediction
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Smriti Mandhana is the leading candidate to become the highest run scorer for India. The left-handed opening batsman has scored two half-centuries and has the ability to handle both pace and spin.
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Nigar Sultana is the best player of Bangladesh in terms of scoring most runs in this match. The captain has played an important role in the middle order and he will have to handle the innings against India’s strong bowling attack.
India Women vs Bangladesh Women 23rd Match Best Bowler Prediction
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Mr Charani is a strong contender to become India’s top wicket-taker. The left-arm spinner performed brilliantly throughout the tournament and took 10 wickets at an average of 6.40. She also impressed with figures of 3/24 against South Africa Women.
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Sanjeeda Akhtar Meghla can be the most effective bowler of Bangladesh. The left-arm spinner has taken four wickets in the tournament at an economy rate of 6.25. His control in the middle overs will be crucial against India’s batting lineup.
Probability of winning India Women vs Bangladesh Women 23rd match
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India Women: 85%
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Bangladesh Women: 15%
India Women vs Bangladesh Women 23rd Match Prediction
Indian women are strong contenders to win this competition. Their opening batsmen have performed consistently well, while their spin attack has performed exceptionally well throughout the tournament.
