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India Women Opt to Bowl Against Bangladesh in Rain-Delayed World Cup Clash
Navi Mumbai, India – India Women have won the toss and elected to bowl against Bangladesh Women in their final league stage match of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025. The match, being played at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, has been delayed due to persistent rain.
Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur has made three changes to the team, resting key players ahead of their crucial semi-final match against Australia on October 30th. Young wicketkeeper-batter Uma Chetri is making her debut for India. The playing XI is: Smriti Mandhana, Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Deepti Sharma, Amanjot Kaur, Uma Chetri (wk), Radha Yadav, Renuka Thakur, Sri Charani.
Bangladesh’s XI is: Rubya Haider Jhelik, Sharmin Akter, Sobhana Mostari, Nigar Sultana (c/wk), Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Rabia Khan, Nahida Akter, Marufa Akter, Nishita Akter Nishi, Sumaiya Akter.
Play was initially delayed due to rain, with the toss pushed back. While the rain has stopped, allowing covers to be removed, further spells of rain have interrupted the process. As of the latest update, the toss took place at 3:05 pm IST and the first ball is scheduled to be bowled at 3:25 pm IST.
India has already secured a semi-final berth and is currently fourth in the points table. While the outcome of this match won’t affect their qualification, a victory will provide a confidence boost heading into the knockout stage.
India will be eager to avoid complacency, especially considering their only ODI loss to Bangladesh came in a bilateral series in 2023. They have won six matches and one has ended in tie out of eight played against Bangladesh. Team India will aim to fine-tune their strategies and solidify their team combination for the crucial semi-final clash against Australia.
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