India Women (IND W) will take on Bangladesh Women (BAN W) in match No. 28 of the ongoing Women’s World Cup 2025 at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi
Mumbai on Sunday, October 26.
With a semi-final spot already secured, India will look to finish the group stage on a high. India has had a rollercoaster tournament so far. After starting with convincing wins over Sri Lanka and Pakistan, they suffered three consecutive defeats against South Africa, Australia, and England.
However, the Women in Blue bounced back strongly in their must-win clash against New Zealand, clinching a 53-run victory via the DLS method to confirm their place in the semi-finals as the fourth team. Regardless of the result against Bangladesh, India will finish fourth in the standings and is likely to face either Australia or South Africa in the first semi-final on October 29 in Guwahati.
Meanwhile, Bangladesh has struggled throughout the tournament, managing just one win in six games. While they have had close matches, but failed to manage to go over the line. With nothing to lose, Nigar Sultana’s team will look to produce a solid performance and spoil India’s party in their final group-stage outing.
IND W vs BAN W Match Details
| Match | India Women vs Bangladesh Women, Match 28, Women's World Cup 2025 |
| Venue | Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai |
| Date & Time | Sunday, October 26; 3:00 PM (IST) |
| Live Broadcast and Streaming | Star Sports, JioHotstar (App & Website) |
Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai Pitch Report
The Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy pitch generally offers good bounce and consistent pace, allowing batters to play their shots freely. The surface is mostly flat, making it conducive to high-scoring contests. Fast bowlers can extract some movement early in the innings, while spinners are likely to come into play during the middle and later stages of the match. Opting to bowl first can be a wise decision at this venue.
IND W vs BAN W Head to Head in ODIs
| Matches Played | 08 |
| IND W Won | 06 |
| BAN W Won | 01 |
| Tied | 01 |
| No Result | 00 |
| First Fixture | April 08, 2013 (IND W Won) |
| Last Fixture | July 22, 2023 (Match Tied) |
IND W vs BAN W Predicted Playing XIs
India Women (IND W):
Pratika Rawal, Smriti Mandhana, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur(c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh(w), Sneh Rana, Kranti Gaud, Shree Charani, Renuka Singh Thakur
Bangladesh Women (BAN W):
Fargana Hoque, Rubya Haider Jhelik, Sharmin Akhter, Nigar Sultana(w/c), Sobhana Mostary, Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Nahida Akter, Rabeya Khan, Nishita Akter Nishi, Marufa Akter
IND W vs BAN W Probable Top Performers
Probable Best Batter: Smriti Mandhana
Smriti Mandhana is the highest run scorer for the Women's World Cup 2025. The batter has played in six games and has scored 331 runs in six innings at an average of 55.16. The southpaw will be looking to once again get her team off to a good start and continue this momentum heading into the semis of the competition.
Probable Best Bowler: Deepti Sharma
Indian spinner Deepti Sharma is the second-highest wicket-taker of the tournament and will be high on confidence coming into this contest. In six games, she has plucked 14 wickets at an average of 22.35. She will be expected to be among the wickets in the upcoming encounter.
Today's Match Prediction: India Women to win the match
Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.
