India Chooses to Field Against Bangladesh Post Rain Delay in Women’s World Cup
In a highly anticipated matchup at the Women’s World Cup, India chose to field against Bangladesh after a rain delay. The match took place on October 26, 2025, at the DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai.
Match Details
The toss, initially scheduled for 2:30 PM (IST), was delayed by over 30 minutes due to intermittent rain. Despite uncertain weather conditions, Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur won the toss and decided to bowl first, citing overcast conditions as a favorable factor.
Team Updates
In a significant development, wicketkeeper Uma Chetry received her first One Day International (ODI) cap from vice-captain Smriti Mandhana during the team huddle. Chetry stepped in as the wicketkeeper for the match as first-choice player Richa Ghosh was rested. Additionally, Kranti and Sneh Rana were also given a break for this game.
Player Quotes
- Harmanpreet Kaur: “We’re going to bowl first, as the conditions suggest it’s a good decision. We believe we can turn things around after our recent losses.”
- Nigar Sultana: “This is a good opportunity for us because our bowlers have been performing well. We need to set a solid total to defend.”
Playing XI
Here are the playing line-ups for both teams:
| India Women | Bangladesh Women |
|---|---|
| Pratika Rawal | Sumaiya Akter |
| Smriti Mandhana | Rubya Haider Jhelik |
| Harleen Deol | Sharmin Akhter |
| Jemimah Rodrigues | Sobhana Mostary |
| Harmanpreet Kaur (c) | Nigar Sultana (w/c) |
| Deepti Sharma | Shorna Akter |
| Uma Chetry (w) | Ritu Moni |
| Amanjot Kaur | Rabeya Khan |
| Radha Yadav | Nahida Akter |
| Shree Charani | Nishita Akter Nishi |
| Renuka Singh Thakur | Marufa Akter |
This match marks a critical point for both teams, especially after recent performances. Expectations are high as they clash on the field.
