India Women will face Bangladesh Women at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai for the 28th Match of the ICC Women’s World Cup. This crucial encounter sees India already qualified for the semi-finals with 6 points from 6 matches, while Bangladesh sits at the bottom of the table with just 2 points, having lost all 5 of their completed matches.
These two teams have a one-sided history in Women’s ODI cricket, with India holding a dominant 2-1 advantage over Bangladesh in their last 4 encounters (including 1 tie). India comes into this match with renewed confidence after their commanding win against New Zealand, having won 2 of their last 5 matches, while Bangladesh has endured a torrid campaign with 5 consecutive losses.
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The Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai provides excellent conditions for batting and is known to be a surface that significantly favors spin bowling. Recent statistics show that spinners have an overwhelming advantage at this venue, having taken 13 wickets compared to just 2 by pacers in the last 5 ODI matches.
The venue has witnessed low-scoring matches with an average first innings score of just 202 runs. India has been inconsistent with 2 wins, 3 losses in their last 5 completed matches, while Bangladesh has been in dismal form with 5 consecutive losses. This sets up a crucial contest where India will look to build momentum heading into the semi-finals on this Navi Mumbai surface, while Bangladesh fights for its first win of the tournament.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | India Women vs Bangladesh Women |
| Date | October 26th, 2025 |
| Time | 3:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai |
| Tournament | ICC Women’s World Cup – 28th Match |
Pitch Report
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Balanced wicket with massive spin assistance |
| Average Score | 202 runs (first innings average), total scores around 200-220 expected |
| Favors | Overwhelming advantage for spinners (13 wickets vs 2 for pacers) |
| Surface | Balanced for batting but offers enormous turn for spinners |
| Weather Impact | Heavy thunderstorm expected with 75% rain chance |
| Toss Factor | Teams winning the toss prefer to bowl first (50% opt to bowl first) |
Weather Report
| Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Hot conditions at 30°C expected |
| Humidity | Very high humidity at 76% |
| Wind Speed | Light winds at 11 km/h |
| Rain Chance | 75% precipitation expected – heavy thunderstorm likely |
| Overall | Significant chance of rain interruption and delays |
Toss Prediction
Historical data from the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy shows teams winning the toss have an even split preference, with 50% opting to bowl first in recent ODI matches. However, teams bowling first have won 0% of matches at this venue, indicating that batting first provides a significant advantage despite the even toss preference.
Injury Updates
India’s Richa Ghosh copped a blow to her left hand while keeping against New Zealand but is expected to be fine. No other major injuries were reported for either team.
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IND-W vs BAN-W Head-to-Head Records
- IND tied with BAN: IND-W – 225/10 (49.3), BAN-W – 225/4 (50) (22 Jul, 2023)
- IND beat BAN by 108 runs: IND-W – 228/8 (50), BAN-W – 120/10 (35.1) (19 Jul, 2023)
- BAN beat IND by 40 runs (D/L method): IND-W – 113/10 (35.5), BAN-W – 152/10 (43) (16 Jul, 2023)
- IND beat BAN by 110 runs: IND-W – 229/7 (50), BAN-W – 119/10 (40.3) (22 Mar, 2022)
- IND beat BAN by 9 wickets: IND-W – 158/1 (33.3), BAN-W – 155/8 (50) (17 Feb, 2017)
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Top Picks For The Match
| Player | Reason |
|---|---|
| S Mandhana (Captain) | Scored 323 runs in 5 matches |
| D Sharma (Vice Captain) | Scored 80 runs and took 11 wickets in 5 matches |
| P Rawal | Scored 271 runs in 5 matches |
| K Gaud | Took 7 wickets in 5 matches |
| N Akter | Took 6 wickets in 5 matches |
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