India Women will look to strengthen their semi-final chances 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 side will enter the contest after a defeat to South Africa. Bangladesh Women kept their knockout hopes alive with an impressive 23-run victory 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
Live Streaming: JioHotstar
Live Telecast: Star Sports Network
India Women vs Bangladesh Women 23rd Match Pitch & Weather Report
The pitch at Emirates Old Trafford has produced balanced contests during the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026. The average first-innings score at the venue is 163.7. Batters should enjoy good conditions, while seamers could find some movement with the new ball. A total of around 165 could be competitive.
The weather in Manchester is expected to be partly cloudy, with temperatures between 16°C and 18°C. Humidity will hover around 70%, and there is a 40% chance of light drizzle. However, a full match is expected, with the cloudy conditions likely to assist the fast bowlers early on.
India Women vs Bangladesh Women 23rd Match Head-to-Head Record
India Women have dominated this rivalry in WT20Is. The two teams have faced each other 23 times, with India Women winning 20 matches and Bangladesh Women winning only three.
Harmanpreet Kaur's side has won each of the last five WT20Is against Bangladesh Women, including a commanding 10-wicket victory 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 (C), Richa Ghosh (WK), Deepti Sharma, Prema Rawat, Arundhati Reddy/Renuka Singh, Shree Charani, Nandani Sharma.
Bangladesh Women: Nigar Sultana (WK/C), Dilara Akter, Juairiya Ferdous, Sobhana Mostary, Sharmin Akhter, Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Rabeya Khan, Nahida Akter, Marufa Akter, Sanjida Akter 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 a target in two of the three matches played at the venue. With the pitch expected to become slightly slower later in the game, both captains may look to bat first.
India Women vs Bangladesh Women 23rd Match Score Prediction
If India Women bat first, their strong top order featuring Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma could help them post a total in the range of 165-175 runs.
If Bangladesh Women bat first, India's spin attack could make scoring difficult through the middle overs. Bangladesh Women may finish with a score between 115-125 runs.
India Women vs Bangladesh Women 23rd Match Key Players to Watch
India Women
Smriti Mandhana: The vice-captain has been India's leading run-scorer in the tournament with 159 runs in three innings. She can play a key role in setting the platform at the top.
Richa Ghosh: Richa has provided finishing power for India with her aggressive batting. She has struck at 176.92 in the tournament and can accelerate the scoring rate in the death overs.
Shree Charani: The left-arm spinner has been India's standout bowler, taking 10 wickets at an average of 6.40. Her control in the middle overs could put Bangladesh under pressure.
Bangladesh Women
Shorna Akter: Shorna played a match-winning knock of 39* off 22 balls against Pakistan Women. Her ability to score quickly in the lower middle order makes her a key batter for Bangladesh.
Nigar Sultana: The captain will have a crucial role in anchoring the innings. Bangladesh will rely on her experience to guide the batting unit against India's strong bowling attack.
Rabeya Khan: The spinner could play an important role in the middle overs. Her ability to contain runs and break partnerships will be vital against India's powerful batting lineup.
India Women vs Bangladesh Women 23rd Match Best Batsman Prediction
India Women
Smriti Mandhana is the leading candidate to finish as India's highest run-scorer. The left-handed opener has smashed two half-centuries and has the ability to handle both pace and spin.
Bangladesh Women
Nigar Sultana is Bangladesh's best bet to score the most runs in this match. The captain has played an important role in the middle order and will need to anchor the innings against India's strong bowling attack.
India Women vs Bangladesh Women 23rd Match Best Bowler Prediction
India Women
Shree Charani is the favorite to be India's top wicket-taker. The left-arm spinner has been outstanding throughout the tournament, taking 10 wickets at an average of 6.40. She also impressed with figures of 3/24 against South Africa Women.
Bangladesh Women
Sanjida Akter Meghla could be Bangladesh's most effective bowler. The left-arm spinner has taken four wickets in the tournament atan economy rate of 6.25. Her control in the middle overs will be crucial against India's batting lineup.
India Women vs Bangladesh Women 23rd Match Winning Probability
India Women: 85%
Bangladesh Women: 15%
India Women vs Bangladesh Women 23rd Match Prediction
India Women are favorites to win this contest. Their openers have been consistent, while their spin attack has performed exceptionally well throughout the tournament.
