BAN-W vs IND-W, Womens T20 WC, 25 June 2026- Shefali and Radha's duo guide India Women to Defeat Bangladesh Women by 5 Wickets to Strengthen Semi-Final Push in Women's T20 World Cup 2026

Bangladesh Post a Competitive 136/8

After being asked to bat first, Bangladesh Women finished on 136/8 in 20 overs.

The innings began poorly as Dilara Akter departed for just four runs. However, Juairiya Ferdous steadied the innings with an excellent 33 off 31 balls, striking five boundaries. She was well supported by Sobhana Mostary, who scored 22, while captain Nigar Sultana anchored the middle overs with a composed 32 from 27 deliveries.

Bangladesh lost momentum during the final overs despite useful contributions from Shorna Akter (13) and Ritu Moni (8 off 4 balls). The Indian bowlers tightened their grip at the death, stopping Bangladesh from crossing the 140-run mark.

Radha Yadav and Shree Charani Impress with the Ball

India's bowling attack shared the wickets effectively.

Radha Yadav starred with 3 wickets for 28 runs, dismissing key middle-order batters.
Shree Charani delivered an economical spell of 2/21.
Renuka Singh and Nandani Sharma claimed one wicket each while maintaining pressure throughout the innings.

India's disciplined bowling and sharp fielding ensured Bangladesh could not accelerate in the closing overs.

Shafali Verma Leads India's Chase

India's chase started with the early dismissal of Smriti Mandhana for eight, but Shafali Verma immediately took control.

Playing her trademark attacking cricket, Shafali smashed 53 runs off just 34 balls, including eight fours and one six, putting Bangladesh's bowlers under immense pressure.

She added a crucial partnership with Yastika Bhatia, who contributed 23 runs, before the middle order continued the momentum.

Jemimah Rodrigues Finishes the Job

Following Shafali's departure, Jemimah Rodrigues played an entertaining knock of 26 from only 15 balls, striking three boundaries and a six.

Captain Harmanpreet Kaur remained unbeaten on 13, while Deepti Sharma finished the chase in style with a boundary, taking India to 139/5 in 16.5 overs.

Bangladesh Bowlers Show Fight

Bangladesh's bowling attack produced occasional breakthroughs.

Ritu Moni was the standout performer with 2 wickets for 29 runs.
Rabeya Khan, Nahida Akter, and Marufa Akter picked up one wicket each.

Despite their efforts, India's batting depth proved too strong.

Player of the Match

Shafali Verma (India Women)

53 runs off 34 balls
8 fours
1 six
Strike Rate: 155.88

Her aggressive innings laid the perfect foundation for India's successful chase.

Match Summary

Bangladesh Women: 136/8 (20 overs)

Nigar Sultana – 32 (27)
Juairiya Ferdous – 33 (31)
Radha Yadav – 3/28
Shree Charani – 2/21

India Women: 139/5 (16.5 overs)

Shafali Verma – 53 (34)
Jemimah Rodrigues – 26 (15)
Yastika Bhatia – 23 (18)
Ritu Moni – 2/29

Result: India Women won by 5 wickets with 19 balls remaining.

What This Means

The victory gives India two valuable points in Group 1, significantly strengthening their chances of reaching the Women's T20 World Cup 2026 semi-finals. Bangladesh, meanwhile, will need strong performances in their remaining fixtures to stay in contention.

India's balanced combination of disciplined bowling, explosive top-order batting, and experienced finishers once again highlighted why they are among the leading contenders for the Women's T20 World Cup title.