India Women are set to face Bangladesh Women in a high-stakes Match 23 of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 on June 25. Following a challenging group-stage campaign, including a recent defeat against South Africa, India is desperate to secure a comprehensive victory and solidify their path toward the knockout stages.
Under the tactical guidance of their leadership group, the current ODI World Cup champions are looking to assert their dominance in the tournament. Meanwhile, the Bangladesh women’s national cricket team, led by Nigar Sultana, arrives with renewed belief after a clinical 23-run victory over rivals Pakistan.
Bangladesh has shown incredible defensive discipline with their bowling unit and will be eager to pull off a historic upset in this tournament rivalry. With both sides possessing world-class spin attacks and crucial top-order players, this encounter promises to be a strategic chess match on one of England’s most historic cricket grounds.
Match Details & Live Streaming
- Venue: Old Trafford Cricket Ground, Manchester
- Date & Time: Thursday, June 25, 7:00 PM (IST) / 2:30 PM (Local Time)
- Live Broadcasting & Streaming: Star Sports Network, Disney+ Hotstar
IND-W vs BAN-W: Head-to-Head Record in T20Is
- Matches Played: 23
- Won by India Women: 20
- Won by Bangladesh Women: 3
Pitch Report
The surface at Old Trafford Cricket Ground offers a balanced contest between bat and ball. The pitch generally provides a reliable bounce and allows batters to play their strokes freely once they settle. However, overcast or humid evening conditions in Manchester often generate early swing for the opening pacers.
As the match progresses, the worn surface is expected to offer significant assistance to quality spin bowlers, making middle-over accumulation difficult. The average first-innings score at this venue ranges between 135–145. Winning the toss usually prompts captains to bat first, put runs on the board, and use scoreboard pressure during the secondary innings.
Team Analysis
India Women:
The Indian lineup possesses immense tactical depth but requires absolute consistency. The batting is headlined by vice-captain Smriti Mandhana and the explosive Shafali Verma, while skipper Harmanpreet Kaur stabilizes the middle order. The key asset remains Deepti Sharma, whose all-round capabilities provide vital balance in the death overs.
On the bowling front, Renuka Singh leads the pace department, while the spin attack heavily relies on the precision of Radha Yadav. A primary focus for India will be their defensive execution during the middle overs to prevent opposition batters from rotating the strike comfortably.
Bangladesh Women:
Bangladesh functions as a highly disciplined unit under captain Nigar Sultana. Their batting unit relies on the technical stability of Sobhana Mostary and Sharmin Akhter, with Sultana serving as the primary anchor. The explosive all-round capability of Shorna Akter, who earned a match-winning accolade against Pakistan, gives the lower-middle order necessary leverage.
Their primary strength resides in their spin contingent, led by Nahida Akter and Rabeya Khan. Bangladesh’s capability to extract maximum turn and restrict runs in the middle overs remains their most lethal asset when defending modest totals.
Match Prediction
While Bangladesh possesses a formidable spin narrative capable of challenging any opposition, India carries a distinct historical advantage and superior squad depth. The Indian top order looks capable of absorbing early pressure and neutralising the Bangladesh spin threat.
If Bangladesh cannot secure early breakthroughs against Mandhana and Verma, they will struggle to contain India’s deep batting line-up. Recent performance metrics and squad balance indicate a clear advantage for the inaugural tournament favorites.
Prediction: India Women likely to win
IND-W vs BAN-W: Full Squad
India Women Squad: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Bharti Fulmali, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh, Shree Charani, Yastika Bhatia, Nandani Sharma, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Singh, Kranti Gaud, Shreyanka Patil, Radha Yadav
Bangladesh Women Squad: Nigar Sultana Joty (c), Nahida Akter (vc), Sharmin Akter Supta, Sobhana Mostary, Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Rabeya Khan, Fahima Khatun, Fariha Islam Trisna, Marufa Akter, Shanjida Akther Maghla, Sultana Khatun, Dilara Akter, Juairiya Ferdous, Taj Nehar
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