A disappointing finish to the final group-stage clash of the Cricket World Cup 2025, as the rain refuses to relent. The captains shake hands with the umpires, confirming that the game has been called off.
It was a stop-start affair right from the outset, just as expected. Under overcast skies, Harmanpreet Kaur finally had luck on her side at the toss and chose to bowl first. Bangladesh struggled early on as India’s bowlers made immediate inroads. Renuka Singh Thakur struck in the very first over, followed by Deepti Sharma removing the other opener before rain halted proceedings. The standout moment of the innings came from Radha Yadav, whose sharp direct hit caught skipper Nigar Sultana Joty short of her crease for just 9.
The only real resistance from Bangladesh came through Sharmin Akhter, who top-scored with 36 off 53 balls, and Sobhana Mostary, who chipped in with a quick 26 off 21. The duo added 38 runs for the fourth wicket, offering a brief glimpse of recovery, but that was as good as it got for the visitors. Once Mostary departed, the innings unraveled swiftly — collapsing from 91/3 to 117/9 as India’s bowlers turned up the heat. Radha Yadav was the standout performer, finishing with impressive figures of 3/30, as Bangladesh were restricted to 119/9 in their 27 overs.
India’s chase began with real intent as Smriti Mandhana and Amanjot Kaur, opening together due to Pratika Rawal’s injury, got off to a flying start. Mandhana (34*) looked in sublime touch, timing the ball beautifully and finding boundaries with ease, while Amanjot (15*) matched her partner’s aggression to keep the scoreboard ticking. Their positive approach ensured India made light work of the DLS-revised target of 126, racing to 57/0 in just 8.4 overs.
However, just as India seemed on course for a commanding win, rain returned to halt proceedings once again. Eventually, the weather had the final word, and the match was abandoned, leaving both teams to share the points. Stay tuned for the Post-Match Presentation!