In a highly anticipated matchup at the Women’s World Cup, India chose to field against Bangladesh after a rain delay. The match took place on October 26, 2025, at the DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai.
Match Details
The toss, initially scheduled for 2:30 PM (IST), was delayed by over 30 minutes due to intermittent rain. Despite uncertain weather conditions, Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur won the toss and decided to bowl first, citing overcast conditions as a favorable factor.
Team Updates
In a significant development, wicketkeeper Uma Chetry received her first One Day International (ODI) cap from vicecaptain Smriti Mandhana during the team huddle. Chetry stepped in as the wicketkeeper for the match as firstchoice player Richa Ghosh was rested. Additionally, Kranti and Sneh Rana were also given a break for this game.
Player Quotes
- Harmanpreet Kaur: “We’re going to bowl first, as the conditions suggest it’s a good decision. We believe we can turn things around after our recent losses.”
- Nigar Sultana: “This is a good opportunity for us because our bowlers have been performing well. We need to set a solid total to defend.”
Playing XI
Here are the playing lineups for both teams:
| India Women | Bangladesh Women |
|---|---|
| Pratika Rawal | Sumaiya Akter |
| Smriti Mandhana | Rubya Haider Jhelik |
| Harleen Deol | Sharmin Akhter |
| Jemimah Rodrigues | Sobhana Mostary |
| Harmanpreet Kaur (c) | Nigar Sultana (w/c) |
| Deepti Sharma | Shorna Akter |
| Uma Chetry (w) | Ritu Moni |
| Amanjot Kaur | Rabeya Khan |
| Radha Yadav | Nahida Akter |
| Shree Charani | Nishita Akter Nishi |
| Renuka Singh Thakur | Marufa Akter |
This match marks a critical point for both teams, especially after recent performances. Expectations are high as they clash on the field.