Sun Oct 26 08:50:00 UTC 2025: India Women Opt to Bowl Against Bangladesh in Rain-Delayed World Cup Clash

Navi Mumbai, October 26, 2025 – India Women won the toss and elected to bowl against Bangladesh Women in their final league stage match of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. The match, initially delayed due to rain, is now underway.

Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur has made three changes to the playing XI, resting key players and giving Uma Chettri her debut.

India has already secured a spot in the semi-finals, where they will face Australia on October 30th. While this match won’t affect their standings, the team aims to gain momentum and refine their strategies before the crucial semi-final encounter.

Playing XIs:

  • India Women: Smriti Mandhana, Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Deepti Sharma, Amanjot Kaur, Uma Chettri (wk), Radha Yadav, Renuka Thakur, Shree Charani.
  • Bangladesh Women: Rubya Haider Jhelik, Sharmin Akter, Sobhana Mostary, Nigar Sultana (c/wk), Shorana Akter, Ritu Moni, Rabia Khan, Nahida Akter, Marufa Akter, Nishita Akter Nishi, Sumaiya Akter.

Match Updates:

  • Renuka Thakur provided an early breakthrough, dismissing Sumaiya Akter in the first over.
  • Deepti Sharma struck in the fourth over, taking the wicket of Rubya Haider Jhelik.

The match has been reduced to 43 overs per side, with a 9-over powerplay.

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