Emirates Old Trafford, the same ground where India suffered their first defeat three days ago, hosts the most critical game of their World Cup campaign.
India must beat Bangladesh and Australia in their final two matches to reach the semi-finals. Bangladesh have been the tournament’s quiet overachievers, knocking Pakistan out with a stunning come-from-behind win.
For India, this is must-win. For Bangladesh, a historic opportunity.
IND-W vs BAN-W Match Info — ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, Match 23
India Women take on Bangladesh Women in Match 23 of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. Both teams will be eager to secure an important win and boost their chances in the tournament.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | 23rd Match, Group A — ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Teams | India Women vs Bangladesh Women |
| Date | Thursday, June 25, 2026 |
| Time | 2:30 PM LOCAL | 7:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, England |
| IND Captain | Harmanpreet Kaur |
| BAN Captain | Nigar Sultana Joty |
| Live TV (India) | Star Sports Network |
| Live Streaming (India) | JioHotstar |
IND-W vs BAN-W Win Probability & Match Odds
India head in under genuine pressure. Their batting stumbled against South Africa, posting only 158/7 despite a flying 47-run powerplay — and their middle order has been inconsistent across all three matches. Bangladesh’s spin unit will target those same vulnerabilities.
That said, India’s bowling is extraordinary. Shree Charani is now the world’s No. 1 ranked WT20I bowler, 10 wickets in three matches at an average of 6.40 — and Deepti Sharma’s 5/10 against Pakistan makes them the most potent spin pairing in this tournament. Bangladesh have beaten India in T20Is before, but never at a World Cup.
Win probability: India Women 75% — Bangladesh Women 25%
That 25% is earned. Nahida Akter’s stranglehold in the middle overs, Bangladesh’s resilience from 13/3 against Pakistan, and this spinning Old Trafford surface make it a genuine contest.
| Team | Win Probability |
|---|---|
| India Women | ~75% |
| Bangladesh Women | ~25% |
Toss Prediction for IND-W vs BAN-W at Emirates Old Trafford
Old Trafford has favoured batting-first sides throughout this tournament.
The pitch starts true with good carry, then slows through the middle overs to assist spin. Side boundaries of approximately 62 metres keep the scoring moderate. With afternoon conditions in Manchester, dew is less of a factor, and a spinning surface in the second innings makes setting a target the smarter choice.
Toss Prediction: Bat first.
Emirates Old Trafford Pitch Report for IND-W vs BAN-W
| Factor | Detail |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | True and balanced; good carry early, slows mid-innings |
| Pace Advantage | Moderate in first 4–5 overs |
| Spin Role | Prominent from the 7th over; significant grip later |
| Batting | Par T20 total 145–165; short side boundaries limit scoring |
| Toss Preference | Bat first — spin aids the defending side in the second innings |
| Rain Risk | Moderate — Manchester afternoon; check forecast before finalising |
Fantasy Implication: Shree Charani on an Old Trafford surface that visibly gripped for spinners against South Africa three days ago is the defining pick of this fixture. Smriti Mandhana, 68 vs Pakistan, 74 vs Netherlands, is the must-have batter. Nahida Akter’s tight off-spin in the middle overs and Nigar Sultana’s anchoring composure make them Bangladesh’s two essential picks.
India Women Probable Playing XI
India are expected to be unchanged. Shreyanka Patil (ankle injury) has been replaced in the squad by Prema Rawat. Mandhana and Shafali are the powerplay foundation; Harmanpreet needs a performance after a quiet 24 off 22 against South Africa.
| Player | Role | Fantasy Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Smriti Mandhana | Opener | ★★★★★ |
| Shafali Verma | Opener | ★★★★★ |
| Jemimah Rodrigues | Batter | ★★★★ |
| Harmanpreet Kaur (c) | Batter | ★★★★ |
| Yastika Bhatia | Batter | ★★★ |
| Richa Ghosh (wk) | WK-Batter | ★★★★ |
| Deepti Sharma | All-rounder | ★★★★★ |
| Arundhati Reddy | Pace | ★★★ |
| Shree Charani | Spin | ★★★★★ |
| Nandani Sharma | Spin | ★★★ |
| Kranti Gaud / Radha Yadav | Spin | ★★★ |
Why Smriti Mandhana is the must-have batting pick: India’s most consistent batter this tournament, 68 vs Pakistan, 74 vs Netherlands, 24 before Kapp’s yorker ended her against South Africa. Her ability to attack both pace and spin from the first over makes her a banker across all leagues.
Why Shree Charani is the non-negotiable bowling pick: World No. 1 ranked WT20I bowler, 10 wickets in three matches, economy 5.33, strike rate 7.20. She bowled on this exact surface three days ago and extracted real grip against South Africa. Against Bangladesh’s batting lineup, she is the safest captain pick of this fixture.
Why Deepti Sharma is essential: Her 5/10 against Pakistan was one of the great World Cup bowling performances, followed by a match-turning direct-hit run-out of Muneeba Ali. She is India’s most complete spinner, batting, bowling, and sharp in the field, and perfectly suited to this surface.
Why Shafali Verma is the batting differential: 55 off 38 against Netherlands; 31 off 15 before a tight review dismissed her against South Africa. Her ability to attack spin over the top early in the seventh over can set the game up before Bangladesh’s bowlers find their length. Three wickets against Netherlands also give her a GL bowling floor.
Why Richa Ghosh is the wicketkeeper pick: Her 17-ball 34 against Pakistan and 20 off 19 against Netherlands provided the late acceleration India needed. WK bonus points from stumping and catches add consistent value throughout.
Bangladesh Women Probable Playing XI
Bangladesh are expected to field the same side that beat Pakistan. Shanjida Akter Meghla, recalled for that game to take 3/21, is likely to keep her spot. Nigar Sultana is the batting backbone; Shorna Akter’s death-hitting provides the ceiling. The spin quartet of Nahida, Meghla, Rabeya, and Fahima gives Nigar genuine variety through the middle overs.
| Player | Role | Fantasy Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Dilara Akter (wk) | WK-Opener | ★★★ |
| Sharmin Akter | Opener | ★★★ |
| Sobhana Mostary | Batter | ★★★ |
| Nigar Sultana (c) | WK-Batter | ★★★★★ |
| Ritu Moni | All-rounder | ★★★ |
| Shorna Akter | All-rounder | ★★★★ |
| Fahima Khatun | All-rounder | ★★★ |
| Nahida Akter | Spin | ★★★★★ |
| Rabeya Khan | Leg-spin | ★★★★ |
| Shanjida Akter Meghla | Spin | ★★★★ |
| Marufa Akter | Pace | ★★★ |
Why Nahida Akter is Bangladesh’s must-have pick: Took 3/18 against Pakistan on a less responsive surface than Old Trafford. Her tight off-spin line strangles batting lineups in the middle overs — the exact phase where India’s batting froze against South Africa at this venue. Best Bangladesh GL captain pick.
Why Nigar Sultana is Bangladesh’s top batting pick: Anchored Bangladesh from 13/3 against Pakistan with a composed 36 off 38. She averages 30.5 in WT20Is this year and earns bonus fantasy points as captain-wicketkeeper. Against India’s spin attack, she has the patience to build and accelerate.
Why Shorna Akter is the batting differential: Her 39* off 22 when Bangladesh were 92/6 with three overs left was the most important innings of their World Cup. She plundered 43 runs in the final four overs, the kind of ceiling-busting knock that wins Grand Leagues.
Why Shanjida Akter Meghla is the bowling differential: Returned from the bench to take 3/21 against Pakistan, strangling the chase from overs 10–18. On a spinning Old Trafford surface, her tight off-breaks at low fantasy ownership are a smart GL punt.
IND-W vs BAN-W Dream11 Prediction Team
IND-W vs BAN-W Head-to-Head Record
India lead 13-3 from 17 Women’s T20I meetings since 2020, and are unbeaten against Bangladesh in every T20 World Cup edition. But this Bangladesh side — unbeaten against qualifiers, with Pakistan’s scalp already on their record, is not the side India have routinely dismantled in bilateral series.
| Stat | Detail |
|---|---|
| Women’s T20I Meetings (since 2020) | 17 |
| India Wins | 13 |
| Bangladesh Wins | 3 |
| T20 World Cup Meetings | India unbeaten in all editions |
| Notable Bangladesh Trend | Beat Pakistan at this tournament; improving every edition |
The record is commanding, but Bangladesh’s spin trio of Nahida, Meghla, and Rabeya is a real threat to India’s middle order on this surface — and they’ve proven they can fight back from desperate positions.
Our Prediction: India Win — But Bangladesh Can Cause Early Damage
Bottom line: India should win, but they need a performance — not just a result.
Why India Win
Shree Charani at Old Trafford on a known spinning surface is simply too good. Mandhana and Shafali can set up a total Bangladesh cannot chase if they fire in the powerplay. Deepti gives Harmanpreet three quality spinners to rotate through the middle overs — a phase Bangladesh have never mastered against India at a World Cup.
Why Bangladesh Can Win
If Marufa Akter strikes early and Nahida locks down overs 7–15, India’s middle order — which stalled at this ground against South Africa — could stumble again. Bangladesh recovered from 13/3 to win against Pakistan; they can fight. If India post under 130, Nigar, Sobhana, and Shorna have the tools to chase it.
Final Verdict
India’s bowling superiority should be decisive — but only if the batting fires first. A repeat of 158/7 leaves the door ajar; 170+ closes it.
Predicted Winner: India Women — by 25–35 runs or 4–5 wickets.
IND-W vs BAN-W Dream11 Quick Reference Card
| Pick | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Must-Have Players | Shree Charani, Smriti Mandhana, Nahida Akter |
| Safe Captain | Shree Charani |
| Grand League Captain | Nahida Akter |
| Vice-Captain (All Leagues) | Smriti Mandhana / Deepti Sharma |
| Best Bangladesh Pick | Nahida Akter |
| Key Differential | Shorna Akter, Shanjida Akter Meghla |
| Players to Monitor | Shreyanka Patil (confirmed absent — replaced by Prema Rawat) |
| Rain Watch | MODERATE — Manchester afternoon; check forecast before finalising |
| Ideal Team Count (GL) | 4–6 teams with varied captains |
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