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India Women vs Bangladesh Women, ICCWWC_T20 2026, Today Match Prediction
Toss Winner - Bangladesh Women won the toss and choose to bat first
India Women beat Bangladesh Women by 5 wickets
Can India Women bounce back instantly from a tough defeat, or will Bangladesh Women pull off an epic upset to disrupt the Group 1 standings?
- Smriti Mandhana has been India's batting mainstay, accumulating 159 runs in three innings at an average of 53 and a strike rate of 154.36, including two half-centuries.
- India Women have an exceptional head-to-head record in T20Is against Bangladesh Women, winning 20 times while losing only thrice.
- Sanjida Akter Meghla has led Bangladesh’s bowling efforts, taking four wickets in two matches at an economy of 6.25.
India Women are our picks for the winners of this match.
| Tournament: | ICC Womens T20 World Cup, 2026 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, United Kingdom |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
| Weather: | 30.1°C|Sunny |
IND-W vs BANW Live Prediction
IND-W vs BANW Match Prediction & Analysis
India Women take on Bangladesh Women in Match 23 of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester. This is a crucial mid-table battle in Group 1, where both teams sit level on four points with identical records of two wins and one loss from three matches. India hold the edge in second place thanks to a spectacular net run rate of +2.511, while Bangladesh occupy fourth position with an NRR of -0.641.
This match is a virtual quarter-final. India need a win to stay in the top two; Bangladesh need one to keep their semi-final hopes alive. The head-to-head record heavily favours India, and they will back themselves to secure a win here.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
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IND-W
161/4 in 19.1 8.4
ICCWWC_T20 2026
South Africa Women beat India Women by 6 wickets158/7 in 20.0 7.9
209/5 in 20.0 10.45
ICCWWC_T20 2026
India Women beat Netherlands Women by 95 runs114/10 in 17.3 6.51
170/6 in 20.0 8.5
ICCWWC_T20 2026
India Women beat Pakistan Women by 64 runs106/10 in 17.0 6.24
166/10 in 19.5 8.37
IWT20WCWM 2026
England Women beat India Women by 5 runs171/6 in 20.0 8.55
153/8 in 20.0 7.65
IWT20WCWM 2026
India Women beat West Indies Women by 26 runs179/8 in 20.0 8.95
BANW
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BANW
100/8 in 20.0 5
ICCWWC_T20 2026
Bangladesh Women beat Pakistan Women by 23 runs123/6 in 20.0 6.15
78/1 in 9.3 8.21
ICCWWC_T20 2026
Australia Women beat Bangladesh Women by 9 wickets77/8 in 20.0 3.85
141/4 in 19.1 7.36
ICCWWC_T20 2026
Bangladesh Women beat Netherlands Women by 6 wickets139/8 in 20.0 6.95
143/9 in 20.0 7.15
IWT20WCWM 2026
Ireland Women beat Bangladesh Women by 11 runs132/6 in 20.0 6.6
193/3 in 20.0 9.65
IWT20WCWM 2026
New Zealand Women beat Bangladesh Women by 68 runs125/8 in 20.0 6.25
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 6 Matches
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68/7 in 14.0
BD-W vs IND-W 2024
India beat Bangladesh by -3 runs (D/L) method122/6 in 14.0
119/10 in 20.0
BD-W vs IND-W 2024
India Women beat Bangladesh Women by 19 runs (DLS method)47/1 in 5.2
101/8 in 20.0
BD-W vs IND-W 2024
India Women beat Bangladesh Women by 44 runs145/7 in 20.0
TEAMS PREVIEW
India Women Preview
After starting the World Cup with two big wins on the trot, India Women suffered a setback in their previous outing, falling to a six-wicket defeat against South Africa Women. Despite a competitive total of 158/7, the bowling unit couldn't contain the Proteas, who chased down the target with five balls to spare. Despite the loss, India remain comfortably placed at second in Group 1, heavily backed by their dominant wins early in the tournament.
The batting core has displayed immense boundary-hitting power throughout the tournament. Vice-captain Smriti Mandhana leads the charts with 159 runs at an average of 53.00, including a tournament-best score of 74 off 47 against the Netherlands. Opener Shafali Verma has added a fiery 92 runs at a strike rate of 158.62, while keeper-bat Richa Ghosh is highly dangerous in the death overs, striking at an impressive 176.92. Over a wider sample size, skipper Harmanpreet Kaur brings immense pedigree with 278 runs in her last nine international innings.
The bowling attack has been led by Shree Charani, whose 10 wickets at 6.40 have made her the leading wicket-taker for India. Deepti Sharma's 5/10 against Pakistan was the best bowling performance of the tournament. The spin trio of Charani, Deepti, and Shafali Verma, who has also chipped in with five wickets, has given India control through the middle overs.
The only concern has been the death bowling. Against South Africa, India conceded 40 runs in the last three overs, allowing Kapp to seal the chase. The return of Renuka Singh and Nandani Sharma could provide additional options.
Key Players: Smriti Mandhana, Richa Ghosh, Shree Charani
IND-W Over/Under Betting Tips
Shafali Verma Total Runs Over 24.5 @ 1.85
Shafali Verma has scores of 6, 55 and 31 this World Cup, she has also played two quick fire knocks in the last two matches. With her attacking intent Verma can score runs at a really quick rate early on in the powerplay overs and set up the game for the rest of the batting lineup. We back Verma to score over 24 runs in today's match against Bangladesh Women.
Smriti Mandhana Total Runs Over 28.5 @ 1.85
Smriti Mandhana is the leading run-scorer for India this world cup with 159 runs in 3 matches, she scored two half centuries in the last matches and is in really good form ahead of today's must win contest against Bangladesh. We back Mandhana to make a real impact with the bat and predict her to score 30+ runs.
India Women Predicted Playing XI:
Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Yastika Bhatia, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Richa Ghosh (WK), Deepti Sharma, Prema Rawat, Arundhati Reddy/Renuka Singh, Shree Charani, Nandani Sharma
India Women Key Players From Previous Game Of ICC Womens T20 World Cup, 2026
India Women Actual Playing XI:
Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh, Renuka Singh, Shree Charani, Yastika Bhatia, Nandani Sharma, Radha Yadav
Bangladesh Women Preview
Bangladesh Women head into this high-stakes Asian derby on the back of a morale-boosting victory against Pakistan Women by 23 runs in their previous fixture after posting just 123, which kept them firmly alive in the tournament. Amassing four points from three matches, they sit in fourth place due to an inferior net run rate, but know that a historic victory against India would turn Group 1 completely upside down.
Their batting has been built around the opening pair of Sharmin Akhter (42 runs at a strike rate of 87.50) and Dilara Akter (31 runs at 93.93), with Juairiya Ferdous providing the firepower in the middle. Against Pakistan, it was Shorna Akter's 39 not out off 22 balls that rescued Bangladesh from 92/6, adding 31 runs in the final 2.4 overs. Captain Nigar Sultana has contributed 63 runs, but her strike rate of 73.25 has been a concern.
The bowling attack has been led by left-arm spinner Sanjida Akter Meghla, who has taken four wickets at an economy of 6.25. Nahida Akter took 3/18 in the win over Pakistan, while Marufa Akter has been the leading wicket-taker with three scalps. The spin trio of Sanjida, Nahida, and Rabeya Khan has given Bangladesh control through the middle overs.
The challenge for Bangladesh is their batting against top‑quality spin. They were bowled out for 77 by Australia, and their top order has struggled against India's spinners in the past.
Key Players: Nigar Sultana, Shorna Akter, Sanjida Akter Meghla
BAN-W Over/Under Betting Tips
Nigar Sultana Joty Total Runs Over 16.5 @ 1.85
Nigar Sultana has scores of 27, 36 and 0 this World Cup, she has been the stand out batter for Bangladesh in the middle order holding the innings from one end and accelerating when needed. Against India Women she has scored 317 runs in 16 matches, averaging 21.13.
Bangladesh Women Predicted Playing XI:
Nigar Sultana (WK/C), Dilara Akter, Juairiya Ferdous, Sobhana Mostary, Sharmin Akhter, Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Rabeya Khan, Nahida Akter, Marufa Akter, Sanjida Akter Meghla
Bangladesh Women Key Players From Previous Game Of ICC Womens T20 World Cup, 2026
Bangladesh Women Actual Playing XI:
Nigar Sultana, Nahida Akter, Sharmin Akhter, Sobhana Mostary, Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Rabeya Khan, Marufa Akter, Sanjida Akter Meghla, Dilara Akter, Juairiya Ferdous
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The forecast for Manchester on Thursday is for partly cloudy skies with a temperature of 16‑18°C, humidity at 70% and a light south‑westerly breeze. There is a 40% chance of light drizzle, but a full 20‑over contest is expected. The overcast conditions could assist the seamers early in the innings.
IND-W vs BANW Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
BalancedBatting Conditions
Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
SwingSpin Bowling
Minimal Turn
Old Trafford has offered a balanced surface during the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup, with the first-innings scores in the three matches played here reading 161, 172, and 158. That gives the venue a first-innings average of exactly 163.7 runs, suggesting teams batting first have generally been competitive without completely dominating proceedings.
Interestingly, captains have chosen to bat first in two of the three games. Two sides went on to win comfortably after posting 160-plus totals. The only successful chase came when South Africa Women hunted down India’s 158 with five balls to spare. While the pitch provides good value for shots, the seamers have also found assistance with the new ball, particularly under overcast conditions in Manchester. Scores around 165 appear to be par, but anything above 175 could prove challenging to chase.
Total Over/Under Betting Tips
India Women to win the coin toss @ 1.90
We back India Women to win the coin toss in today's match against Bangladesh Women.
Toss: To Bat
Out of the three tournament matches played at Old Trafford so far, two have seen the captain winning the coin toss elect to bat first. Given that the pitch has tended to slow down slightly in the second innings, setting a target might be the preferred route for both captains.
IND-W vs BANW
Winning Prediction
Bangladesh Women have shown excellent fighting spirit to stay in the semi-final hunt, but they face a monumental challenge against an Indian team that has dominated this head-to-head history, winning all of their last five T20 matches. India's batting depth with Mandhana, Verma, and Ghosh looks much too powerful for the Bangladeshi spinners to contain on a true Manchester deck. Expect a strong response from the Women in Blue as they bounce back to secure two vital points.
India Women are our picks for the winners of this match.
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