Ind-W vs Ban-W, 23rd Match: India Women Win by 5 Wickets to Stay Alive in Women's T20 World Cup 2026 (June 25)
India Women beat Bangladesh Women by five wickets in the 23rd match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026. The match took place at Old Trafford, Manchester, on June 25 2026. India women reached the target of 137 runs in 16.5 overs with 19 balls still left. Shafali Verma was named Player of the Match for her 53 runs in just 34 balls.
Bangladesh women won the toss and decided to bat first. The team made a total of 136 for 8. India women showed consistency with the bat and chased the total in less than 17 overs. The win took India women to six points from four matches. They are now second in Group 1. India women now face Australia Women in their final group game on Sunday.
Player of the Match: Shafali Verma
Shafali Verma won the Player of the Match award for her 53 runs off 34 balls. She hit eight fours and one six, and reached her fifty in just 29 balls. She gave India women a strong start by making a half-century in just 29 balls.
Shafali had some luck early in her innings. When she was on 4 runs, Bangladesh women's captain and wicketkeeper Nigar Sultana dropped her catch in the very first over. Shafali continued to bat more aggressively.
Her quick scoring made it even easier to chase the total. This was her second fifty in three matches in the tournament. Her good form at the top of the batting order is a big boost for India women before their important final group match against Australia women.
Ind-Women vs Ban-Women Match Summary
Bangladesh Women’s Innings
- Juairiya Ferdous top-scored with 33 runs off 31 balls before being bowled by Nandani Sharma.
- Captain Nigar Sultana made 32 runs off 28 balls. She kept the scoring rate up with her big hits.
- Bangladesh women lost five wickets for just 28 runs in the last four overs. They finished on 136 runs for 8 wickets.
India Women’s Innings
- Shafali Verma gave India an excellent start with 53 runs off 34 balls. She hit eight fours and one six.
- Jemimah Rodrigues added her 26 runs off 15 balls to keep India ahead of the chase.
- Captain Harmanpreet Kaur (13 not out) and Deepti Sharma (5 not out) finished the job with 19 balls to spare.
Bangladesh Women Scorecard vs India Women | ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026
Batting
| Player | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | How Out |
| Dilara Akter | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | c Charani b Renuka Singh |
| Juairiya Ferdous | 33 | 31 | 3 | 0 | c & b Nandani Sharma |
| Sobhana Mostary | 22 | 26 | 2 | 0 | c Deepti b Radha Yadav |
| Nigar Sultana (c) | 32 | 27 | 4 | 0 | st Richa Ghosh b Radha Yadav |
| Sharmin Akhter | 10 | 12 | 0 | 0 | retired out |
| Ritu Moni | 8 | 4 | 1 | 0 | b Radha Yadav |
| Shorna Akter | 13 | 10 | 2 | 0 | c Renuka Singh b Charani |
| Nahida Akter | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | c Rodrigues b Charani |
| Rabeya Khan | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | not out |
| Marufa Akter | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | not out |
- Did not bat: Sanjida Akter Meghla
- Extras: 10 (3nb, 7w)
- Total136/8 (20 Overs)
Bowling
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
| Marufa Akter | 3 | 28 | 1 | 8 |
| Ritu Moni | 4 | 29 | 2 | 7.25 |
| Nahida Akter | 3.5 | 24 | 1 | 5 |
| Rabeya Khan | 3 | 19 | 1 | 9.33 |
| Sanjida Akter Meghla | 3 | 39 | 0 | 12 |
| Shorna Akter | 1.5 | 18 | 0 | 9.82 |
India Women Scorecard vs Bangladesh Women | ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026
Batting
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | How Out |
| Smriti Mandhana | 8 | 6 | 1 | 0 | c Rabeya Khan b Marufa Akter |
| Shafali Verma | 53 | 34 | 8 | 1 | st Nigar Sultana b Nahida Akter |
| Yastika Bhatia | 23 | 18 | 3 | 0 | c Rabeya Khan b Ritu Moni |
| Richa Ghosh | 10 | 12 | 2 | 0 | lbw b Rabeya Khan |
| Jemimah Rodrigues | 26 | 15 | 3 | 1 | c Marufa Akter b Ritu Moni |
| Harmanpreet Kaur (c) | 13 | 14 | 1 | 0 | not out |
| Deepti Sharma | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | not out |
- Did not bat: Radha Yadav, Shree Charani, Renuka Singh, Nandani Sharma
- Extras: 1 (w 1)
- Total: 139/5 (16.5)
Bowling
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
| Shafali Verma | 2 | 11 | 0 | 5.5 |
| Renuka Singh | 3 | 21 | 1 | 7 |
| Shree Charani | 4 | 21 | 2 | 5.25 |
| Nandani Sharma | 3 | 32 | 1 | 10.67 |
| Deepti Sharma | 4 | 23 | 0 | 5.75 |
| Radha Yadav | 4 | 28 | 3 | 7 |
Top Run-Scorers: India-W vs Bangladesh-W | Match 23
- Shafali Verma (India): 53 off 34 balls
- Juairiya Ferdous (Bangladesh): 33 off 31 balls
- Nigar Sultana (Bangladesh): 32 off 28 balls
- Jemimah Rodrigues (India): 26 off 15 balls
- Yastika Bhatia (India): 23 off 18 balls
Shafali Verma was the best batter of the match. Her aggressive batting made the chase much easier for the rest of the team. Jemimah Rodrigues also scored a valuable 26 runs, which helped India women finish the match.
For Bangladesh women, Ferdous and captain Nigar Sultana got good starts. After that, no batter could make a big score. Because of this, Bangladesh women could not make a big total even on a pitch that was good for batting.
Top Wicket-Takers: India-W vs Bangladesh-W | Match 23
- Radha Yadav (India): 3 for 28
- Ritu Moni (Bangladesh): 2 for 29
- Shree Charani (India): 2 for 21
- Renuka Singh (India): 1 for 21
- Nandani Sharma (India): 1 for 32
Radha Yadav dismissed three Bangladesh women players, Sobhana Mostary, Nigar Sultana, and Ritu Moni. She stopped Bangladesh women from scoring quick runs at the end of their innings.
Shree Charani also bowled well, taking 2 wickets. She also made history by becoming the Indian bowler with the most wickets in a single Women's T20 World Cup edition.
For Bangladesh women, Ritu Moni was the most successful bowler. She took 2 wickets during India's run chase. But it was not enough to stop India women from winning the match.
Points Table | June 26 (India Women’s Semi-Final Race)
India Women sit second in Group 1 with six points and a strong net run rate. Australia Women lead the group with a perfect record. India women’s final group match against Australia women could decide the second semi-final spot.
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| Australia Women | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 | +4.724 |
| India Women | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 | +2.268 |
| South Africa Women | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 | +0.734 |
| Bangladesh Women | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -0.849 |
| Pakistan Women | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | -2.831 |
| Netherlands Women | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | -3.64 |
India women face Australia women on Sunday in their final group game. Catch every run, wicket, and result for the match only at Skoringly.
FAQs
Who won the Ind-Women vs Ban-Women match in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026?
India Women won the match by five wickets against Bangladesh Women. The win kept India women in second place in Group 1 of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026.
Who was named Player of the Match in the India-W vs Bangladesh-W game?
Shafali Verma of India Women was named Player of the Match for her 53 runs off 34 balls.
Why was Sharmin Akhter retired out in the Bangladesh Women's innings?
Sharmin Akhter retired for 10 runs in the 18th over so that Bangladesh women could send in a quicker-scoring batter. Ritu Moni was the one who took her place. It was a move to lift the run rate in the closing overs.
What was Bangladesh Women's total against India Women at Old Trafford?
Bangladesh Women scored 136 runs for 8 wickets in their 20 overs in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 match.
How many overs did India Women take to chase the target against Bangladesh Women?
India Women chased down 137 runs in 16.5 overs. They made 139 runs for 5 wickets with 19 balls to spare.
What record did Shree Charani set in the India-W vs Bangladesh-W match?
Shree Charani became the highest wicket-taker for India women in a single edition of the Women's T20 World Cup. She replaced Poonam Yadav's earlier mark.
Why did Bangladesh Women lose to India Women at Old Trafford?
Bangladesh Women lost mainly because they scored less on a good batting pitch. They lost five wickets for 28 runs in the death overs. They also dropped Shafali Verma's easy catch.
Can India Women still reach the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 semi-finals?
Yes, India Women can qualify for the semi-finals if they win the match against Australia Women in their final Group 1 fixture.