Rain Disrupts India's Final League Match in Women's World Cup 2025 Against Bangladesh

Match Abandonment Due to Rain

India's concluding league match against Bangladesh in the Women's World Cup 2025 was called off because of rain. Bangladesh managed to score 119 runs for 9 wickets, while India had reached 57 runs without losing a wicket before the rain halted play.

Overview of the Match

The match took place at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy Stadium in Navi Mumbai on October 26. India aimed to finish the league stage strongly, but rain disrupted their plans. After limiting Bangladesh to 119 runs in a rain-shortened 27 overs, India was set a target of 126 runs according to the DLS method. Openers Smriti Mandhana and Amanjot Kaur provided a solid start, but rain forced the match to be abandoned.

Bowling Performance Highlights

India's bowlers showcased a commendable performance, restricting Bangladesh to a modest total despite rain interruptions. Radha Yadav led the attack with 3 wickets for 30 runs, supported by Shree Charani (2/23), Deepti Sharma (1/24), Amanjot Kaur (1/18), and Renuka Singh Thakur (1/23). Bangladesh, who were at 91 for 4 at one point, collapsed to 117 for 9, losing five wickets for just 26 runs.

Injury Concerns for Team India

A significant concern arose for Team India as opener Pratika Rawal suffered a severe ankle injury while fielding. The incident occurred during the 21st over of Bangladesh's innings. Following the injury, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced that she had injured both her knee and ankle, and her recovery is being closely monitored ahead of the semifinal against Australia.

Smriti Mandhana's Form

After a shaky start in the tournament, Smriti Mandhana found her rhythm, scoring two fifties and a century in her last three matches. Against Bangladesh, she scored an unbeaten 34 runs off 27 balls, which included six boundaries. Currently, she leads the tournament with 365 runs at an average of 60.33.

Amanjot Kaur's Comeback

Amanjot Kaur returned to the playing XI after being dropped in the previous match. She made a notable impact with both bat and ball, taking a crucial wicket and conceding only 18 runs in her five overs. With the bat, she scored 15 runs off 25 balls, contributing to India's score before the rain interrupted.

Looking Ahead to the Semifinals

Following the rain-affected conclusion of the group stage, Team India is now focused on their semifinal match against Australia, the defending champions. India secured their spot in the semifinals after a victory over New Zealand. Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur expressed confidence in her team's performance and hopes to carry the momentum into the knockout stage.