India will face Bangladesh in the 28th match of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 at Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai on Sunday. While India have already secured their semifinal spot, Bangladesh will aim to end their campaign on a high note after a tough tournament run.
Confident India seek momentum
India come into this contest with strong momentum, having defeated New Zealand convincingly in their last outing. The batting lineup led by Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal clicked perfectly, with both openers dominating up front and Jemimah Rodrigues adding stability in the middle order. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur and Deepti Sharma have ensured balance, with Deepti’s consistency with both bat and ball being key to India’s success. Renuka Singh and Kranti Gaud have been electric with the new ball, providing early breakthroughs and maintaining pressure through disciplined pace bowling.
With a semifinal clash looming against Australia, India are likely to rest a few core players. Richa Ghosh, who sustained a finger injury against New Zealand, may sit out, giving Uma Chetry a chance behind the stumps. Amanjot Kaur could also step in as Renuka Thakur’s replacement. India’s main focus will be on maintaining the winning rhythm while managing player workloads smartly ahead of the knockout stage.
Bangladesh aim for a strong finish
For Bangladesh, this match represents pride and opportunity. Despite impressive bowling displays led by Nahida Akter and Marufa Akter, their inconsistent batting has cost them dearly, leading to five consecutive defeats after an early win over Pakistan. If they manage to upset the hosts, Bangladesh could climb to sixth place in the standings, which would boost their ICC prize earnings considerably.
Key batter Fargana Hoque and captain Nigar Sultana will be crucial in anchoring the innings, while young talents like Sobhana Mostary and Shorna Akter will hope to make their mark. Bangladesh may also consider bringing back the experienced Fahima Khatun in place of Rabeya Khan to strengthen their spin attack.
IND-W vs BAN-W, Women’s World Cup 2025: Match Details
- Date and Time: October 26; 03:00 pm IST/ 09:30 am GMT
- Venue: DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai
IND-W vs BAN-W, Head-to-Head Record:
Matches Played: 8 | India won: 6 | Bangladesh won: 1 | No results: 0 | Tie: 1
DY Patil Sports Academy Pitch Report
The pitch at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai is expected to be batting-friendly with good bounce and consistent pace, making it ideal for stroke play. Fast bowlers may find some movement early on, especially under overcast conditions, while spinners are likely to gain grip and assistance as the match progresses. A first-innings total around 250-270 is considered competitive, and the pitch tends to support a balanced contest between bat and ball.
Squads
Bangladesh Women: Fargana Hoque, Rubya Haider Jhelik, Sharmin Akhter, Sobhana Mostary, Nigar Sultana (wk/c), Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Rabeya Khan, Nahida Akter, Marufa Akter, Nishita Akter Nishi, Sumaiya Akter, Fariha Trisna, Shanjida Akter Meghla, Fahima Khatun
India Women: Pratika Rawal, Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Richa Ghosh (wk), Harleen Deol, Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, Kranti Gaud, Shree Charani, Renuka Singh Thakur, Amanjot Kaur, Uma Chetry, Arundhati Reddy, Radha Yadav
IND-W vs BAN-W, Women’s World Cup 2025: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- Bangladesh Women wins the toss and bowls first
- India Women’s powerplay score: 60-70
- India Women’s total score: 310-320
Case 2:
- India Women wins the toss and bowls first
- Bangladesh Women’s powerplay score: 30-40
- Bangladesh Women’s total score: 190-200
Match result: Team bowling first to win the game.
This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
