Explosive batting master class from the opener Shafali Verma is getting stronger Indian Women to a five-wicket win over Bangladesh Women In his 23rd match ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. Playing Group 1 in Manchester on June 25, 2026, the Women in Blue put on a clinical display in all departments, scoring 137 with 19 balls to spare. The comprehensive victory significantly strengthens India’s position in the tournament thanks to a balanced bowling effort followed by a batting blitzkrieg that left the Bangladesh bowlers with answers.
India stopped Bangladesh by a low score
Electing to bat first, Bangladesh struggled to get rid of a disciplined and clinical Indian bowling attack. An opener Dilara Akter He fell early for just 4 runs, caught by Shree Charani off Renuka Singh‘s second time bowling. Juairiya Ferdous and Sobhana Mostary then made a brief recovery by building a 50-run partnership for the second wicket. Ferdous delivered 33 off 31 deliveries, including 4 boundaries, while Mostary anchored the innings with 22 off 26 balls.
But India’s spin department soon stifled the flow of runs. Left arm spinner Radha Yadav Bangladesh broke the back of their middle order and turned the game sharply in India’s favour. Radha finished with impressive figures of 28 for 3 in the 4th over, dismissing Mostary. Ritu money (8) and neatly bowled the dangerous Bangladesh skipper, Nigar Sultana. Sultana was his team’s top scorer, fighting hard with 27-32 off four balls, but his dismissal on 17 derailed the death over.
Economic magic from Deepti Sharma (0/23) and crucial advances from the seamer Shree Charani (2/12) kept the pressure relentless. Bangladesh suffered a late series collapse, losing their last five wickets for just 30 runs. They were eventually restricted to a paltry 136 for 8 in their allotted 20 overs.
Shafali Verma’s explosive knock leads India to a convincing win over Bangladesh
India’s chase was defined by absolute authority from the very first ball. Openers Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma fired during an explosive Powerplay, taking the game completely away from Bangladesh. The duo took India’s 50 to just 4.4 overs. And Mandhana was fired 8 times Marufa Akterhe played the perfect supporting role for an absolute storm at the other end.
Verma took center stage with a magnificent 53 runs off just 34 balls. The dynamic opener reached his half-century off just 29 deliveries, punishing the opposition bowling line-up with eight blistering boundaries and a big six. Verma’s aggressive approach ensured that India stayed well ahead of the required run-rate and maintained the team’s thunderous run-rate of over eight runs per run. Until then, Sultana confused him Actor NahidaEven though he was bowling on 9, he had already laid an unassailable foundation at 76 for 2.
Yastika Bhatia (23 from 18 balls) and Jemima Rodrigues (26 off 15 balls) kept the pace alive with sharp, quick-fire cameos. Although there was a small hiccup in the middle, he got over it Rabia Khan and Ritu money took the fast doors, captain Harmanpreet Kaur (13* from 14 balls) and Deepti Sharma remained calm. India comfortably crossed the finish line at 139 for 5 in 16.5 overs. Verma was awarded the Man of the Match for his brilliant match-winning knock.
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