bangladesh vs india Women: India strengthened their chances of reaching the knockout stage of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 with a comfortable five-wicket victory over Bangladesh in a crucial Group 1 encounter. A disciplined bowling performance, led by Radha Yadav, followed by an aggressive half-century from Shafali Verma helped India chase down the target with more than three overs remaining.
The result keeps India’s semifinal hopes alive as the tournament heads into its decisive phase. After restricting Bangladesh to a manageable total, the Indian batters produced a confident run chase to secure an important victory.
India Restrict Bangladesh to 136/8
After winning the toss, Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana chose to bat first. However, India’s bowlers maintained tight lines throughout the innings, preventing Bangladesh from building significant partnerships.
Bangladesh finished with 136 for 8 in 20 overs, thanks to useful contributions from several batters rather than one dominant innings.
Juairia Firdous was the highest scorer with 33 runs from 31 balls, hitting five boundaries. Captain Nigar Sultana added a valuable 32 off 27 deliveries, while Shobhana Mostary chipped in with 22 runs. Shorna Akter contributed 13 runs before falling to Sri Charani.
India’s bowling attack remained disciplined throughout the innings. Radha Yadav emerged as the standout performer, claiming three wickets and regularly breaking important partnerships. Sri Charani also impressed by taking two key wickets, while Renuka Singh and Nandini Sharma chipped in with one wicket each.
Bangladesh crossed the 50-run mark in the eighth over and reached 100 in the 15th over, but India’s bowlers prevented the innings from accelerating during the closing overs.
Shafali Verma Leads India’s Successful Chase
Chasing 137 for victory, India got off to a positive start despite losing Smriti Mandhana early for eight runs.
Opening batter Shafali Verma played the defining innings of the match. She attacked the Bangladesh bowlers from the beginning and reached her fifty in just 29 balls, finishing with 53 runs off 34 deliveries, including eight fours and one six.
Her aggressive approach ensured India remained ahead of the required run rate throughout the chase.
Yastika Bhatia provided solid support with 23 runs, while Jemimah Rodrigues played a quick cameo of 26 from 15 balls, striking three boundaries and a six to push India closer to victory.
Although Bangladesh managed to pick up a few wickets during the chase, India never lost control of the match.
Captain Harmanpreet Kaur remained unbeaten on 13, while Deepti Sharma stayed not out on 5 as India reached 137 for 5 in just 16.5 overs, sealing victory with 19 balls to spare.
Match Summary
| Category | Details |
| Tournament | ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Match | India Women vs Bangladesh Women |
| Bangladesh | 136/8 (20 overs) |
| India | 137/5 (16.5 overs) |
| Result | India won by 5 wickets |
| Player of the Match Performance | Shafali Verma (53) and Radha Yadav (3 wickets) |
Key Performers
India Women
Shafali Verma – 53 (34 balls)
Jemimah Rodrigues – 26 (15 balls)
Yastika Bhatia – 23 (18 balls)
Radha Yadav – 3 wickets
Sri Charani – 2 wickets
Bangladesh Women
Juairia Firdous – 33 (31 balls)
Nigar Sultana – 32 (27 balls)
Shobhana Mostary – 22 (26 balls)
Playing XIs
India Women
Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur (captain), Yastika Bhatia, Richa Ghosh, Deepti Sharma, Radha Yadav, Renuka Singh Thakur, Sri Charani, Nandini Sharma.
Bangladesh Women
Dilara Akter, Juairia Firdous, Sharmin Akhter, Nigar Sultana (captain), Shobhana Mostary, Ritu Moni, Shorna Akter, Rabeya Khan, Nahida Akter, Sanjida Akter, Marufa Akter.
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What This Victory Means
The bangladesh vs india Women clash proved to be a must-win game for India in Group 1 of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. By securing two valuable points, India remain firmly in contention for a place in the semifinals.
With the group stage entering its final phase, every remaining match will be significant. India will now look to carry this momentum into their next fixture, while Bangladesh will aim to finish their campaign on a positive note after another competitive performance against one of the tournament’s strongest teams.
