Women's T20 World Cup 2026: India women vs Bangladesh women Match Prediction, Match 23 - Who will win today’s match between INDW vs BANW?
Women in Blue (Source: BCCI)
Published - 24 Jun 2026, 02:42 PM• Read time - 12 mins
India will be looking to bounce back after a disappointing six-wicket defeat to South Africa as they take on Bangladesh in match 23 of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup at Old Trafford, Manchester. With both sides desperate for points, the June 25 contest is a must-win for each team.
India hold a commanding record against Bangladesh in this format. The Women in Blue have won 20 of the 23 encounters, with Bangladesh managing just three victories. That gives India a 86.95% win percentage, making them clear favourites heading into the fixture.
Yet, concerns remain for India, particularly in their batting and fielding departments. Against South Africa, they squandered a strong start, which proved costly. Their fielding has also been below par. Radha Yadav dropped two straightforward chances to dismiss Marizanne Kapp, mistakes that hurt India badly in the previous outing.
Bangladesh, on the other hand, arrive with momentum after a 23-run win over Pakistan. Their strength lies in a potent spin attack led by Nahida Akter and Sanjida Akter Meghla, who played pivotal roles in dismantling Pakistan. India will need to be cautious against their spinners, as they are capable of applying pressure in the middle overs and tilting the game in Bangladesh’s favour.
With India’s campaign hanging in the balance, this clash promises high stakes and plenty of drama.
INDW vs BANW Match Info
| Date | Fixture | Match No | Venue | Start time (Local time) |
| Thursday, June 25 | India women vs Bangladesh women | 23 | Old Trafford, Manchester | 2:30 PM |
Venue Statistics (WT20Is)
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 5 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 3 |
| Matches Won Bowling First | 2 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 153 |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 128 |
| Highest Total Recorded | 172/8 (20) by AUS-W vs SA-W, 2026 |
| Lowest Total Recorded | 107 all out (16.4) by SA-W vs AUS-W, 2026 |
| Highest Score Chased | 159 [161/4 in 19.1 overs by SA-W vs IND-W], 2026 |
| Lowest Score Defended | 150 by ENG-W vs WI-W, 2012 |
Old Trafford Pitch Report and Playing Conditions:
| Aspect | Batters | Pacers | Spinners |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Assistance | Good | Good | Decent |
| Bounce | Good | Good | Decent |
| Movement | Good | Minimal after powerplay | Decent |
| Best Phase | Powerplay | With new ball | Middle Overs |
IND-W vs BAN-W Head-to-Head record in WT20Is
India and Bangladesh have faced each other on 23 occasions in T20Is. The Women in Blue have come out on the right side of the result 20 times, whereas Bangladesh have registered wins in three matches.
India Women vs Bangladesh Women Playing XI Prediction
India Women (IND-W):
Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur, Yastika Bhatia, Richa Ghosh (wk), Deepti Sharma, Prema Rawat, Nandini Sharma, Arundhati Reddy, Shree Charani
Bangladesh Women (BAN-W):
Juairiya Ferdous, Dilara Akter, Sharmin Akhter, Nigar Sultana (c) (wk), Sobhana Mostary, Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Nahida Akter, Rabeya Khan, Shanjida Akter Meghla, Marufa Akter
Players to watch out for in IND-W vs BAN-W
N Sree Charani
Sree Charani is in imperious wicket-taking form in the ongoing ICC Women's T20 World Cup. She is leading the wicket charts with 10 dismissals and has also become the No. 1-ranked T20I bowler in the ICC Women's T20I bowling rankings.
Smriti Mandhana
Smriti Mandhana began her T20 World Cup campaign with two match-winning half-centuries. She had got off to a promising start against the Proteas too, scoring 17 off 12 balls before losing her stumps while trying to ramp Marizanne Kapp on the leg-side. She would be expected to get India off to a flyer yet again.
Today's Match Prediction: India Women to win
Disclaimer: This prediction is based on current form, team balance, and available match data. Cricket remains unpredictable, and actual results may vary.
