India Look to End Group Stage on a High
The Women in Blue are back in action today as India take on Bangladesh in Match 28 of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai. The match kicks off at 3:00 PM IST on Sunday, October 26.
India have already booked their spot in the semifinals but will want to finish strong after what’s been a mixed campaign so far — full of highs, lows, and some serious grit.
A Roller-Coaster Run So Far
India started their World Cup journey with back-to-back wins over Sri Lanka and Pakistan, showing early dominance. But things got tricky in the middle phase, where they stumbled with three straight losses against South Africa, Australia, and England.
However, Harmanpreet Kaur’s side bounced back when it mattered most, finding rhythm and balance in their recent games. Now, facing Bangladesh, India will look to carry that momentum forward and fine-tune their combinations before the knockout rounds.
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Match Details – IND vs BAN
- Match: India Women vs Bangladesh Women, ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 (Match 28)
- Date: Sunday, October 26, 2025
- Time: 3:00 PM IST
- Venue: Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai
Where to Watch the Match Live
Cricket fans can catch all the action live on the Star Sports Network in India. For those streaming online, the match will be live on JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar (app and website).
India vs Bangladesh: Squads
India Women:
Pratika Rawal, Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Richa Ghosh (WK), Harleen Deol, Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, Kranti Gaud, Shree Charani, Renuka Singh Thakur, Amanjot Kaur, Uma Chetry, Arundhati Reddy, Radha Yadav
Bangladesh Women:
Fargana Hoque, Rubya Haider Jhelik, Sharmin Akhter, Sobhana Mostary, Nigar Sultana (C/WK), Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Rabeya Khan, Nahida Akter, Marufa Akter, Nishita Akter Nishi, Sumaiya Akter, Fariha Trisna, Shanjida Akter Meghla, Fahima Khatun
Predicted Playing XIs
India: Smriti Mandhana, Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (WK), Deepti Sharma, Amanjot Kaur, Sneh Rana, Sree Charani, Kranti Gaud
Bangladesh: Fargana Hoque, Rubya Haider Jhelik, Sharmin Akhter, Nigar Sultana (C/WK), Sobhana Mostary, Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Nahida Akter, Fahima Khatun, Nishita Akter Nishi, Marufa Akter
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What’s at Stake
For India, it’s about momentum — fine-tuning before the semis. For Bangladesh, it’s pride and the opportunity to make a statement against one of the world’s top sides.
The DY Patil pitch has been known to favor batters early on but could assist spinners as the game progresses — something both sides will look to exploit.
Final Take
It’s a crucial matchup for both teams, but with India already through to the semifinals, fans can expect a fearless brand of cricket. Expect Mandhana and Kaur to go big, Deepti Sharma to anchor the middle order, and the bowlers to tighten things up before the knockout stage begins.
Stay tuned — this one’s got all the makings of a cracking contest.
