India Launches Aggressive Chase in Women's T20 World Cup Clash Against Bangladesh India’s women’s cricket team made a strong statement in their Group A encounter against Bangladesh at Old Trafford, securing a crucial victory that keeps them in the running for the semi-finals. The match, part of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, saw India dominate the batting innings, with star batter Shafali Verma leading the charge. Verma, who remained unbeaten on 45 off 25 balls, struck seven fours and a six to help India reach 63/1 in the powerplay, setting a new record for the highest score in the Women’s T20 World Cup during the powerplay phase. Bangladesh, despite a strong start, struggled to maintain their momentum. The Indian bowlers, led by left-arm spinner Sree Charani, restricted the hosts to 136/8 in 20 overs. Charani’s performance was pivotal, as she took 12 wickets in four matches, surpassing the previous record held by Poonam Yadav. Her dismissal of Shorna Akter in the final over brought her tally to 11 wickets, making her the highest wicket-taker for an Indian bowler in a single edition of the tournament. India’s fielding also improved significantly, with Nandini Sharma playing a key role in dismissing opener Juairiya Ferdous through a brilliant return catch. This marked a turning point for India, as they had previously struggled with uncharacteristic errors, dropping four catches in the first six overs. The team’s ability to maintain focus and execute fielding plans was crucial in limiting Bangladesh’s scoring rate, particularly after the powerplay. Bangladesh, despite losing key wickets including Dilara Akter to Renuka Singh Thakur, remained competitive at 100/3 in 15 overs. However, their inability to capitalize on opportunities proved costly.#shafali_verma #india_women_cricket_team #icc_women_t20_world_cup_2026 #sree_charani #bangladesh_women_cricket_team
