The 28th match of the 2025 ICC Women’s World Cup between India and Bangladesh, held on October 26, 2025, at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, was suspended due to persistent rain.
After multiple interruptions, the match was reduced to 27 overs per team, with Bangladesh scoring 119/9 before India reached 57/0 in 8.4 overs during their chase. The revised target was 126, but heavy drizzle prevented the minimum 20 overs from being completed, resulting in a no-result draw and one point for each team.
Key Performances:
Bangladesh Batting: Sharmin Akhter top-scored with 36, but the innings fell apart against India’s spin bowlers. India’s bowling: Radha Yadav (3/30) shone on her tournament debut, supported by Shree Charani (2/23) and Amanjot Kaur (1 wicket).
India’s batting: Smriti Mandhana (34) and Amanjot Kaur (15) got off to a smooth start.
Tournament momentum and confidence: For India, partial dominance offered a psychological boost heading into the semifinals, displaying effective spin in wet conditions, a potential preview for their elimination clash. Bangladesh, already eliminated after a seven-run loss to Sri Lanka, achieved few results but avoided a potential crushing defeat that could have further dented morale.
Player performances and visibility: Radha Yadav’s impressive return highlighted India’s depth in spin, providing options for the semifinals.
The match also highlighted the integral contributions of emerging talents such as Amanjot Kaur. However, this amplified concerns about weather disruptions to the tournament, with five previous eliminations raising questions about scheduling in monsoon-prone regions.
Wider cricket ecosystem: The draw drew attention to the weather challenges at women’s cricket events, reflecting fan frustration on social media over incomplete matches. It also boosted the visibility of women’s cricket in India, with celebrity interactions (e.g., Ayushmann Khurrana meeting the team) generating off-field interest.
Ladder and standings: India’s fourth place (with the shared point) remains unchanged, securing a semifinal against Australia on October 30 in Mumbai, with the result unchallenged.
Bangladesh finished seventh (ahead of last-placed Pakistan), avoiding the wooden spoon, but missing out on the chance to move up to sixth place and earn an additional $60,000 prize (from $340,000 to $280,000 for those below).
Injury setback: Opener Pratika Rawal suffered a twisted ankle and knee while fielding on wet turf, ruling her out of the batting lineup and raising doubts for the semifinal. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur said the medical team is closely monitoring her, which could force adjustments to the lineup and test the resilience of India’s top order.
Financial and logistical implications: The loss contributes to the rain-soaked narrative of the tournament, with more rain forecast in Mumbai, which could affect preparations for the semifinal between India and Australia. For Bangladesh, it ends a campaign with just one win, underscoring the persistent weaknesses of their batting despite their solid spin resources.
Este encuentro interrumpido por la lluvia encapsuló la imprevisibilidad de la Copa Mundial Femenina 2025, donde el clima le restó protagonismo al juego hábil.
India extrae aspectos positivos de su práctica de bolos y su intención de bateo, lo que las posiciona como una sorpresa ante una formidable Australia, siempre que Rawal se recupere o que suplentes como Shafali Verma den un paso al frente.
La campaña de Bangladesh, marcada por una promesa inicial pero con inconsistencias en el bateo, termina con un final lluvioso, lo que enfatiza la necesidad de estabilidad en el orden medio para competir con las mejores selecciones.
Después del torneo, la ICC podría revisar los protocolos de lluvia para futuros eventos, mientras que India se centra en la gloria de la eliminatoria con el apoyo local.
Como enfatizó la capitana Harmanpreet Kaur, el enfoque equilibrado del equipo y sus contribuciones a lo largo de la fase de liga auguran una buena racha, convirtiendo este “final lluvioso” en un mero preludio.
Para la capitana de Bangladesh, Nigar Sultana Joty, es un llamado a aprovechar el impulso de su fuerte comienzo, aprendiendo de las situaciones difíciles contra equipos más fuertes. En general, el partido refuerza el crecimiento del cricket femenino, incluso si la Madre Naturaleza tuvo la última palabra.
