Group A has turned into an absolute logjam as we head into the crucial final stretch of the group stage in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. India currently sits in second place with 4 points and a healthy Net Run Rate (NRR) of +2.511 after three matches. Bangladesh is hot on their heels in fourth position, also tied on 4 points but trailing heavily on Net Run Rate at -0.641. With Australia comfortably leading the pack, this match is effectively a virtual knockout for both sides trying to keep their semifinal dreams alive.
India’s recent slip-up has thrown their campaign wide open, removing any margin for error, and Harmanpreet Kaur’s side needs a clinical all-round performance to steady the ship before they face the formidable Australians. However, Bangladesh enters this contest knowing they have a massive opportunity to shake up the tournament structure. Under Nigar Sultana Joty’s leadership, they have shown incredible resilience, and if their spin department can build dot-ball pressure to force mistakes from the Indian top order, Bangladesh could turn this into a very tense, low-scoring scrap.
Head-to-Head:
- Played – 23
- India won – 20
- Bangladesh won – 3
Historically, India has completely dominated this rivalry, commanding a formidable 20-3 lead over Bangladesh in their 23 head-to-head encounters. While the stats heavily favor the Women in Blue, Bangladesh’s rare victories over their neighbors have always been hard-fought and memorable, meaning they will carry a quiet confidence that they can trigger an upset if they play to their absolute potential.
Squads:
India Women’s Cricket Team
Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Bharti Fulmali, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh, Shree Charani, Yastika Bhatia, Nandani Sharma, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Singh, Kranti Gaud, Shreyanka Patil, Radha Yadav
Bangladesh Women’s Cricket Team
Nigar Sultana Joty (C), Nahida Akter (VC), Sharmin Akter Supta, Sobhana Mostary, Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Rabeya Khan, Fahima Khatun, Fariha Islam Trisna, Marufa Akter, Shanjida Akther Maghla, Sultana Khatun, Dilara Akter, Juairiya Ferdous, Taj Nehar
Where to Watch India Women vs Bangladesh Women?
Fans in India can watch the match live on Star Sports channels. Live streaming will be available on the JioHotstar website and app.
Schedule:
India Women ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Fixtures –
June 14: vs Pakistan, Birmingham – Won by 64 runs
June 17: vs Netherlands, Leeds – Won by 95 runs
June 18: vs South Africa, Manchester – Lost by 6 wickets
June 23: vs Bangladesh, Manchester
June 28: vs Australia, Lord’s
Bangladesh Women ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Fixtures –
June 14: vs Netherlands, Birmingham – Won by 6 wickets
June 17: vs Australia, Leeds – Lost by 9 wickets
June 20: vs Pakistan, Southampton – Won by 23 runs
June 25: vs India, Manchester
June 28: vs South Africa, Lord’s
Broadcast and Live Streaming Details:
For fans in India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan and Maldives –
Catch all the live action on Star Sports channels and JioHotstar.
For fans in Australia –
Catch all the live action on Prime Video.
For fans in the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland –
Catch all the live action on Sky Sports Cricket and Sky Sports Main Event.
For fans in the United States and Canada –
Catch all the live action on Willow TV.
For fans in New Zealand –
Catch all the live action on Sky Sport.
For fans in South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa –
Catch all the live action on SuperSport Cricket.
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