India secures victory over Bangladesh, eyes semi-final spot against Australia
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 5:03 PM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
India defeated Bangladesh by five wickets in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup at Old Trafford on June 25, 2026. Chasing 137, India reached 139-5 in 16.5 overs, led by Shafali Verma's 53 runs. Bangladesh struggled with bat and finished at 136-8, eliminating them from the tournament. India's next match is a crucial encounter against Australia on June 28, where they must secure a victory to advance in the tournament.
- •India scored 139-5 in 16.5 overs to win the match.
- •Shafali Verma top-scored with 53 runs for India.
- •Bangladesh was bowled out for 136-8, with Juairiya Ferdous scoring 33.
- •India's fielding needs improvement after dropping four catches.
- •India will face Australia in a must-win game on June 28.
- 5:15 PMESPNcricinfo — Shafali, spinners keep India's semi-final hopes alive
- 5:14 PMYahoo Sports — India beat Bangladesh to keep semi-final hopes alive
- 5:03 PMBBC Sport — India beat Bangladesh to keep semi-final hopes alive
"Shafali Verma's 53 leads India to a five-wicket over Bangladesh at Old Trafford, setting up a must-win encounter against Australia on Sunday.
"Shafali Verma's 53 leads India to a five-wicket over Bangladesh at Old Trafford, setting up a must-win encounter against Australia on Sunday.
"It was however a far-from-clinical performance for India who dropped several chances in the field
Sources
External links- ESPNcricinfoJun 25, 2026, 5:15 PMShafali, spinners keep India's semi-final hopes alive
It was however a far-from-clinical performance for India who dropped several chances in the field
- Yahoo SportsJun 25, 2026, 5:14 PMIndia beat Bangladesh to keep semi-final hopes alive
Shafali Verma's 53 leads India to a five-wicket over Bangladesh at Old Trafford, setting up a must-win encounter against Australia on Sunday.
- BBC SportJun 25, 2026, 5:03 PMIndia beat Bangladesh to keep semi-final hopes alive
Shafali Verma's 53 leads India to a five-wicket over Bangladesh at Old Trafford, setting up a must-win encounter against Australia on Sunday.
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