India need a win against Australia to reach the Women's T20 World Cup 2026 semi-finals after South Africa defeated Bangladesh on Sunday.
The Indian cricket team achieved a forgettable record on Thursday. India's abysmal fielding in the Women's T20 World Cup thus far hit a new low as Bangladesh managed to post 136 for eight at Old Trafford
Shafali Verma bludgeoned the Bangladesh attack with a 34-ball 53 to set up a five-wicket win for India in the Women's T20 World Cup on Thursday.
N Shree Charani continued her dream run in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, rewriting the record books by becoming the highest wicket-taker for India in a single edition of the tournament during the clash against Bangladesh.
India's path to the Women's T20 World Cup semi-finals remains firmly in their own hands, but Thursday's meeting with Bangladesh offers little room for complacency.
India's chances of reaching the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 semifinals suffered a big blow after they were beaten by South Africa at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground in Manchester.
Bangladesh eliminated Pakistan from the Women's T20 World Cup with two great comebacks to stay in the hunt for a first semifinal.
Australia restricted Bangladesh to 77-8 and won by nine wickets in less than 10 overs in the Women's Twenty20 World Cup 2026 on Wednesday.
A half-century from Juairiya Ferdous and a collective bowling effort guided Bangladesh Women to a clinical six-wicket victory over tournament debutants Netherlands in Match 5 of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup at Edgbaston on Sunday.
Bangladesh's cricket board announced on Sunday that star batter Taj Nehar was back in the squad for the women's T20 World Cup in England and Wales, with Nigar Sultana leading the 15-member team.
Tejal Hasabnis made an impactful 51 not out off 34 balls on a slow turner before leg-spinner Prema Rawat made the ball talk as India A outplayed Bangladesh A by a whopping 46 runs in a low-scoring final to defend the title.
Bangladesh skipper Fahima Khatun's all round-performance, Sanjida Akter Meghla's 3-fer, helped them claim the victory.
Nigar Sultana Joty reached the 19th spot in the Women's batting T20I rankings after her unbeaten 50 vs Netherlands in the last match of the T20 World Cup Qualifiers on February 1.
Bangladesh and the Netherlands have secured their spots for the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup in England with victories in the Super Six stage of the Qualifiers, while Scotland also recording a convincing win over Ireland.
Indias upcoming home series against Bangladesh, comprising three ODIs and three T20Is in December as part of the ICC Future Tour Programme, is reportedly set to be postponed due to significant political developments in Bangladesh.
Bangladesh skipper Nigar Sultana has finally responded to the allegations, but with a rather cheeky jibe against India's World Cup-winning captain Harmanpreet Kaur.
The chairman of the women's wing of the Bangladesh Cricket Board, Abdur Razzak, said on Friday that they will investigate the recent allegation made by former national skipper Jahanara Alam.
Bangladesh pacer Jahanara Alam accused former selector Manjurul Islam of repeated sexual harassment during the 2022 Women's ODI World Cup, highlighting ignored complaints.