Amid the social media buzz following India’s World Cup victory, many fans believed that the Women in Blue would lock horns with Australia next. But those assumptions can now rest as India is next scheduled to play Bangladesh.
The world champions will return to action in December 2025 for a six match home series featuring three ODIs and three T20Is. The official schedule is yet to be released, but the series promises to mark India’s grand re‑entry to international cricket after their historic title win.
The December contests will also serve as India’s first opportunity to build on their World Cup momentum and shape their roadmap for the next cycle. Under Harmanpreet Kaur’s leadership, the team displayed exceptional balance, mixing experience with youthful energy.
Stars like Shafali Verma and Richa Ghosh struck form at crucial stages, while Smriti Mandhana’s consistency at the top and Deepti Sharma’s all‑round mastery anchored India’s dominance. Now, as attention turns toward the new season, fans are eager to see fresh faces and new strategies unfold at home.
For Bangladesh, the series represents both a challenge and an opportunity. Led by Nigar Sultana Joty, the team showed glimpses of potential in the World Cup, especially through young batter Shorna Akter’s aggressive stroke play. Yet facing India in their own backyard has always been a daunting assignment.
Handling spin-friendly tracks and keeping calm under crowd pressure will be key if Bangladesh want to compete closely. Their spinners, such as Nahida Akter and Fahima Khatun, could decide how effectively they contain India’s powerful batting lineup.
On India’s side, the focus may shift to experimentation and building depth across departments. The batting looks well settled, but the bowlers might see rotation, with opportunities for emerging pacers and young left arm options to prove their worth.
Expect pitches that encourage turn, giving spinners like Radha Yadav and Sneh Rana a chance to express themselves. The team management could also use the series to test leadership combinations and batting flexibility ahead of upcoming global events.
The next major challenge for the Indian women’s cricket team will be the 2026 T20 World Cup, set to take place in England during June and July. Coming off their historic ODI World Cup triumph, India will look to sustain their champions’ momentum and channel it into the shortest format. This upcoming series offers the perfect stage to showcase their adaptability and consistency across formats.
India and Bangladesh have faced each other nine times in ODIs, India has emerged victorious in six matches, Bangladesh has managed one win, one match was tied, and one ended with no result. The most recent ODI clash was during the 2025 Women’s World Cup, but unfortunately, it was washed out due to rain and could not be completed.
In T20 internationals, India’s dominance is even more pronounced. Out of 23 matches played between the two sides, India has won 20 times. The last T20 encounter came in July 2024, where India registered a commanding 10 wicket victory over Bangladesh. These results underline India’s superior record, both in terms of consistency and big match temperament, against their South Asian neighbours on the women’s cricket circuit.
More than just another bilateral face off, this series carries emotional value. It will be India’s first international outing as reigning world champions on home soil. The win at Dr. DY Patil Stadium in November 2025 remains fresh in memory. The atmosphere is bound to be electric, with every boundary and wicket echoing national pride.
Though India versus Bangladesh might not command the long-standing rivalry of an India Australia clash, it holds unique importance. It marks a new chapter, the start of India’s reign as world champions determined to sustain their supremacy and inspire the next generation of cricket enthusiasts.
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