India Women vs Bangladesh Women, T20 World Cup Live Streaming: When and where to watch, predicted XIs, Manchester weather and pitch report

NEW DELHI: India will look to fix their middle-order problems and improve their fielding when they face Bangladesh in an important Group A match of the Women's T20 World Cup on Thursday.Before the tournament began, there were questions over India's opening pair. However, Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma have answered those doubts with strong performances at the top.

Mandhana has been India's standout batter with 159 runs from three matches, while Shafali has added 92 runs. Both have scored at a strike rate above 154 and regularly given India quick starts.The bigger concern now lies in the middle order.Captain Harmanpreet Kaur, Jemimah Rodrigues and Yastika Bhatia have struggled to maintain the momentum created by the openers. Their inability to accelerate has often left too much responsibility on finishers Richa Ghosh and Deepti Sharma.Kaur and Rodrigues have managed only 11 boundaries between them in three matches and are yet to hit a six in the tournament. Yastika has scored just three fours in her two innings, highlighting India's difficulties in the middle overs.

Richa and Deepti have done their part with aggressive batting. Richa has scored at a strike rate of 176.92, while Deepti has maintained 159.37. However, both have often come in too late and had limited balls to make an impact.Despite their batting concerns, India remain in a strong position in Group A. They have four points from three matches and a healthy net run rate of 2.511, thanks largely to convincing wins over Pakistan and the Netherlands.Australia have already taken control of the group with four consecutive victories and eight points. India currently occupy the second qualifying spot but will want to strengthen their position before facing the unbeaten Australians later in the competition.South Africa remain in the race with four points, although their net run rate is significantly lower. Their six-wicket win over India exposed several weaknesses in the Indian side.India had reduced South Africa to 25/2 during the chase but failed to capitalise. While spinner Shree Charani brought India back into the contest with a double-wicket maiden, missed chances and inconsistent bowling allowed the Proteas to recover.Fielding has also become an area of concern. Radha Yadav, usually one of India's safest fielders, dropped two chances offered by Marizanne Kapp, who went on to play a match-winning unbeaten knock of 81.With the knockout stage approaching, India know such mistakes could prove costly.Bangladesh, meanwhile, will enter the contest with confidence after impressive wins over Pakistan and defending champions New Zealand. Although they have not relied on individual brilliance, Bangladesh have produced strong team performances and shown they can challenge bigger sides.India may start as favourites, but Bangladesh's collective approach means Harmanpreet Kaur's side cannot afford another off day.

India Women vs Bangladesh Women, Women's T20 World Cup: Live streaming details

When will the India Women vs Bangladesh Women Women's T20 World Cup match be played?The Women's T20 World Cup Group A match between India Women and Bangladesh Women will be played on June 25 (Thursday).What is the start time of the India Women vs Bangladesh Women match?The match is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM IST. The toss will take place at 6:30 PM IST.Where will the India Women vs Bangladesh Women match take place?The match will be played at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester.Where can fans watch the India Women vs Bangladesh Women match on TV?The match will be televised live on the Star Sports Network.How can fans watch the live streaming of the India Women vs Bangladesh Women match?Live streaming of the match will be available on JioHotstar.Where can fans follow the match online?Live updates, scorecard, match reports and key moments from the India Women vs Bangladesh Women clash can be followed on TimesofIndia.com.

India Women vs Bangladesh Women, Women's T20 World Cup: Predicted XIs

India Women: Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Yastika Bhatia, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur(c), Richa Ghosh(w), Deepti Sharma, Prema Rawat, Arundhati Reddy, Shree Charani, Nandni SharmaBangladesh Women: Juairiya Ferdous, Dilara Akter, Sharmin Akhter, Nigar Sultana(w/c), Sobhana Mostary, Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Nahida Akter, Rabeya Khan, Shanjida Akter Meghla, Marufa Akter

India Women vs Bangladesh Women, Women's T20 World Cup: Weather forecast

The weather is expected to be favourable for big match. According to the forecast, conditions during the evening are expected to be partly cloudy, warm and humid, with the temperature around 23°C.

The RealFeel temperature is also expected to remain at 23°C. Importantly for both teams and fans, there is only a 2 percent chance of precipitation, making rain interruptions highly unlikely. Cloud cover is forecast at 31 percent, while visibility is expected to remain excellent at 10 kilometres.

Winds are likely to blow from the east at around 9 km/h, with gusts reaching up to 35 km/h. Humidity levels are expected to hover around 64 percent, with a dew point of 19°C, which could make conditions slightly uncomfortable for players in the field.

Overall, the forecast suggests a full game is expected, with warm temperatures and dry conditions set to greet both teams at Old Trafford.

India Women vs Bangladesh Women, Women's T20 World Cup: Pitch report

The pitch at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester is expected to offer good conditions for batting. Traditionally, the surface at Old Trafford has provided plenty of value for stroke-makers, allowing batters to play their shots once they settle in. Teams winning the toss could be tempted to bat first and put a strong total on the board.

While batters are likely to enjoy the conditions, fast bowlers have also found success at the venue, particularly with the new ball.

Early movement and bounce can help pacers make an impact before the pitch settles down. As the match progresses, batting generally becomes easier, making partnerships crucial in the middle overs. The relatively quick outfield and even bounce further favour run-scoring. The average first-innings score at the ground is around 160-165, suggesting that anything above 170 could be a competitive total in T20 cricket.

With warm and dry weather forecast in Manchester, the pitch is expected to remain true throughout the contest, setting the stage for an entertaining battle between bat and ball.

India Women vs Bangladesh Women, Women's T20 World Cup: Squads

India: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana (vc), Yastika Bhatia (wk), Bharti Fulmali, Richa Ghosh (wk), Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Kranti Gaud, Prema Rawat, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Singh Thakur, Radha Yadav, Nandini Sharma, Shree Charani.Bangladesh: Nigar Sultana (c&wk), Nahida Akter (vc), Dilara Akter (wk), Juairiya Firdous (wk), Sobhana Mostary, Tej Nehar, Sharmin Akhter, Rabeya Khan, Ritu Moni, Shorna Akter, Fahima Khatun, Fariha Trisna, Marufa Akter, Sanjida Akter Meghla, Sultana Khatun.