- Match: 28th Match (D/N), ICC Women’s World Cup 2025
- Date: Sunday, October 26, 2025
- Time: 3:00 PM IST (2:30 PM local start)
- Venue: Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai
- Match Officials:
- Umpires: Lauren Agenbag, Sue Redfern
- TV Umpire: Claire Polosak
- Match Referee: Shandre Fritz
- Broadcast: Star Sports Network (TV), JioHotstar (Live Streaming)
Match Context
This final league stage match is effectively a dead rubber in terms of qualification. India have already secured their spot in the semi-finals after defeating New Zealand by 53 runs in their previous match. Bangladesh, on the other hand, have been eliminated from semi-final contention but will play for pride and to avoid finishing last.
India will use this game to fine-tune their combinations ahead of the knockout stages, particularly testing their middle order and experimenting with the batting order.
Expected Playing XIs
India Women (Probable XI)
Source: ESPNcricinfo, SportsCafe
- Smriti Mandhana
- Pratika Rawal
- Harleen Deol
- Jemimah Rodrigues
- Harmanpreet Kaur (c)
- Richa Ghosh (wk) or Uma Chetry (wk)
- Deepti Sharma
- Sneh Rana
- Renuka Singh
- Kranti Gaud
- Shree Charani
Note: Richa Ghosh’s availability is uncertain after taking a blow to her left hand against New Zealand. India’s bowling coach confirmed she is “fine” but the team is “still discussing” her availability. Uma Chetry may keep wickets if Ghosh is rested.
Bangladesh Women (Probable XI)
Source: ESPNcricinfo, Sportskeeda
- Fargana Hoque
- Rubya Haider
- Sharmin Akhter
- Nigar Sultana (Captain, Wicketkeeper)
- Sobhana Mostary
- Ritu Moni
- Shorna Akter
- Nahida Akter
- Rabeya Khan
- Nishita Akter Nishi
- Marufa Akter
Players to Watch
| Team | Batters | Bowlers |
|---|---|---|
| India | Smriti Mandhana (331 runs at 55.17 average in tournament)<br>Pratika Rawal (scored 122 vs New Zealand)<br>Jemimah Rodrigues (76* vs New Zealand, returning to form) | Renuka Singh (early wickets specialist)<br>Kranti Gaud (22 wickets in 13 ODIs – most by Indian debutant)<br>Deepti Sharma (experienced allrounder) |
| Bangladesh | Sharmin Akhter (176 runs – top scorer for Bangladesh)<br>Nigar Sultana (captain, carries batting responsibility)<br>Sobhana Mostary (middle-order support) | Rabeya Khan (7 wickets in tournament, key legspinner)<br>Shorna Akter (legspinner, struck twice vs Sri Lanka)<br>Nahida Akter (experienced left-arm spinner) |
Venue & Pitch Report
Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai
The pitch at DY Patil Stadium is known for offering good bounce and consistent pace, making it ideal for high-scoring matches. Fast bowlers can expect some early movement with the new ball, while spinners become increasingly important as the match progresses.
Pitch Characteristics:
- Generally batting-friendly surface
- Good bounce and true pace
- Early assistance for fast bowlers
- Spinners come into play in middle and later stages
- Chasing under lights is a viable option
Weather Forecast
Rain remains a concern for this match. A yellow weather alert was in place for Mumbai until October 26. The pitch was covered on the eve of the match with rain in the air, and there’s potential for evening showers typical of the post-monsoon period in Navi Mumbai.
Head-to-Head Record
India hold a dominant record against Bangladesh in Women’s ODIs:
- Total Matches: 8
- India Wins: 6
- Bangladesh Wins: 1
- Tied: 1
Recent Form (Last 5 ODIs):
- India have won 3 of the last 5 matches
- Bangladesh won once (July 2023 – 40-run victory via DLS)
- One match ended in a tie (July 2023)
World Cup Record:
- India beat Bangladesh by 110 runs in the 2022 World Cup in Hamilton
What to Expect
India will enter this match as overwhelming favorites given their superior form and already confirmed semi-final spot. The hosts may experiment with their lineup, potentially giving rest to key players or testing combinations ahead of the knockouts. Promoting Jemimah Rodrigues to No. 3 worked well against New Zealand, and India might continue with this template.
For Bangladesh, this is about restoring pride and avoiding a winless finish. Their legspinning duo of Rabeya Khan and Shorna Akter will be crucial in restricting India’s powerful batting lineup. If the pitch offers turn, they could make life difficult for India’s batters.
The partnership between Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal has been exceptional – they’ve scored 1,557 runs together in 2025, second only to Tendulkar-Ganguly’s record from 1998. Bangladesh bowlers must break this opening stand early to have any chance.
Match Prediction: India are likely to win comfortably, but Bangladesh’s spinners could make it interesting if conditions favor turn. Expect a high-scoring contest if the weather stays clear.
Sources:
- ESPNcricinfo Match Preview
- Sportskeeda Head-to-Head Records
- SportsCafe Match Preview
- ICC Official Website