🏏ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026: Group A: India W vs Bangladesh W,🏏 - Page 2

The last time Bangladesh beat India in a T20I was in the 2018 Asia Cup final. While they are yet to register a win against India in a T20 World Cup, they will take confidence from the conditions at Old Trafford, where spin has proved more effective than pace. Bangladesh have traditionally relied heavily on their spinners, and although they may not possess the batting depth that India do, spin could once again be their biggest weapon. They successfully defended a below-par 123 against Pakistan in their previous game and will hope to produce a similar performance against their Asian rivals today.

India, meanwhile, will be encouraged by the fact that they are returning to the same surface on which they faced South Africa. They dominated the powerplay with both bat and ball in that game but were unable to maintain that momentum through the middle and latter stages. That is something they will be keen to address today. With fair weather expected, India’s first objective is simple - secure the two points. But they will also be targeting a convincing victory to strengthen their semi-final chances. Ultimately, much may depend on Sunday’s clash against Australia, but a big win today would be the perfect boost to their campaign. Let’s hope we’re in for a cracker.

Next 2 is must win for India

Originally posted by: SalluTheUllu

Next 2 is must win for India

Originally posted by: SoniRita

yes exactly. I hope our India Women can win it both.

Against Australia is first priority

Because SA having games with aiwai type team

Slightly warm greetings from Manchester! Even though the sun is blazing down, it doesn't seem as hot as it was at Lord's last evening. The heatwave warning is still very much on, even on the points table as the games move into must-win territory. Looks like India are going to make more changes today! The two bowlers to have marked their run ups so far are Radha Yadav and Renuka Singh, while the likes of Shafali and Harman warm up with some throwdowns and the Bangladesh players get into a huddle.

Also, we will playing on the same pitch as the game between India and South Africa, he informs us.

India are still looking for their ideal XI, rather deep into this World Cup, and if Vishal's notes from the ground are true, they might tinker with that combination again

Smriti has to do well for s to have a good chance. Team needs more runs from Hamanpreet as well.

India, meanwhile, will be encouraged by the fact that they are returning to the same surface on which they faced South Africa. They dominated the powerplay with both bat and ball in that game but were unable to maintain that momentum through the middle and latter stages. That is something they will be keen to address today. With fair weather expected, India’s first objective is simple - secure the two points. But they will also be targeting a convincing victory to strengthen their semi-final chances. Ultimately, much may depend on Sunday’s clash against Australia, but a big win today would be the perfect boost to their campaign. Let’s hope we’re in for a cracker. Stick around for further updates...

The last time Bangladesh beat India in a T20I was in the 2018 Asia Cup final. While they are yet to register a win against India in a T20 World Cup, they will take confidence from the conditions at Old Trafford, where spin has proved more effective than pace. Bangladesh have traditionally relied heavily on their spinners, and although they may not possess the batting depth that India do, spin could once again be their biggest weapon. They successfully defended a below-par 123 against Pakistan in their previous game and will hope to produce a similar performance against their Asian rivals today.

13:30 local, 12:30 GMT, 18:00 IST: Hurt and bruised, India will be desperate to win - and win big. They had their moments against South Africa but failed to capitalise when it mattered, leaving themselves in a near must-win situation against Bangladesh. Only a miraculous turn of events would keep their semi-final hopes alive if they were to lose today. The situation is no different for Bangladesh either.