IND-W vs BAN-W Women’s World Cup 2025 Match LIVE Score Updates: As the rain made an unwelcome appearance once again, players from India and Bangladesh dashed off the field, marking a pause in the match with Bangladesh’s innings currently at 39/2 after 12.2 overs. This interruption came after early breakthroughs by India, with Renuka Singh Thakur sending Sumaiya Akter back to the pavilion, followed by Deepti Sharma dismissing Rubya Haider Jhelik, leaving Bangladesh in a precarious position at two wickets down. The match has been adjusted to a 43-over per side format, following rain delays that impacted the schedule in Navi Mumbai on this rainy Sunday.
For the Indian team, this match comes on the heels of a disappointing streak, having suffered three consecutive defeats against formidable opponents like South Africa, Australia, and England. However, spirits were lifted after a stunning victory against New Zealand in their previous outing at this very venue. While the stakes for qualification into the semifinals may not be high for this game, for India, it presents an opportunity to test different player combinations and strategies as they prepare for the knockout stage.
On the flip side, Bangladesh has faced their own struggles throughout this World Cup campaign. Coach Sobhana Mostary emphasized the need for her team to finish on a positive note, stating, “They are a good and strong team. But after losing the last match, we took almost two days’ break and then discussed how we could give our best since this is the last game of the tournament.” The anticipation was evident as the team strategized to avoid repeating past mistakes and to upset the hosts in this final match.
Teams:
Bangladesh Women (Playing XI): Sumaiya Akter, Rubya Haider Jhelik, Sharmin Akhter, Sobhana Mostary, Nigar Sultana (w/c), Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Rabeya Khan, Nahida Akter, Nishita Akter Nishi, Marufa Akter
India Women (Playing XI): Pratika Rawal, Smriti Mandhana, Harleen Deol, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Deepti Sharma, Uma Chetry (w), Amanjot Kaur, Radha Yadav, Shree Charani, Renuka Singh Thakur
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Women’s ODI World Cup 2025: India eye final tune-up for knockouts against Bangladesh amid rain concerns
The Indian women’s cricket team held an intensive practice session at D.Y. Patil Stadium on Saturday afternoon, ahead of their World Cup match against Bangladesh scheduled for Sunday. (Express Photo by Amit Chakravarty)
Having already secured their spot in the World Cup semifinals following a recent victory over New Zealand, the Indian cricket team opted for a lighter training session on Saturday at the DY Patil Stadium. The overcast sky loomed, but that didn’t deter a small group of players—including Radha Yadav, Arundhati Reddy, Uma Chetry, Harleen Deol, and Amanjot Kaur—from participating in practice drills. This session was a strategic move to keep the team sharp and focused ahead of the final league battle against Bangladesh.