LIVE: Missed chances haunt India against Bangladesh
Two big games in Group A as India take on Bangladesh before South Africa's clash against Netherlands
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The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 continues with crucial Group A contests that will have ramifications on the semi-final race.
India and Bangladesh, level on four points each, lock horns at Old Trafford while South Africa take on tournament debutants Netherlands in Bristol.
Net run rate could also be a factor come the end of the group stages and the teams will also have their calculators handy all the time.
England became the first team to secure their semi-final spot as they defeated West Indies in Group B on Wednesday.
India v Bangladesh
Dropped catches
India have struggled in the field so far, dropping four catches in the first six overs.
Bangladesh living dangerously at 40/1 after powerplay.
Singh strikes
It has been a quiet beginning for Bangladesh. Dilara Akter has fallen to Renuka Singh Thakur while trying to sweep, instead ended up spooning a catch to Sree Charani.
This is Thakur's first appearance at the T20WC 2026.
Dilara Akter - Wicket - India vs Bangladesh
Dilara Akter - Wicket - India vs Bangladesh
TOSS UPDATE
Bangladesh have won the toss and elected to bat first at Old Trafford.
India XI: Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Yastika Bhatia, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh, Deepti Sharma, Radha Yadav, Shree Charani, Nandani Sharma, Renuka Singh Thakur
Bangladesh XI: Nigar Sultana (C), Juairiya Ferdous, Dilara Akter, Sharmin Akthter, Sobhana Mostary, Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Nahida Akter, Rabeya Khan, Marufa Akter, Sanjida Akter Meghla
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ICC Digital Insider Surbi Vaid previews the contest at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup between India and Bangladesh in Manchester