Bangladesh face India in ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Group A at Old Trafford Cricket Ground, Manchester, on Thursday 25 June 2026, starting at 14:30 BST (UTC+1). Old Trafford holds 26,000; this afternoon match between two South Asian cricketing nations will draw enormous viewership across the subcontinent, where the 19:00 IST start falls squarely in prime time.

India Women are among the most supported national teams in all of women’s sport. Bangladesh Women are regular ICC World Cup participants, and South Asian cricket derbies generate some of the highest viewing figures in the women’s game.

India Women have been elevated by the Women’s Premier League, which brought franchise investment, international exposure, and professional structures to the women’s game in India for the first time. Smriti Mandhana’s elegant left-handed batting, Shafali Verma’s explosive opening, and Deepti Sharma’s all-round contribution give India a starting eleven that can compete with any team on the planet. Their following at Old Trafford will be vocal and substantial.

Bangladesh Women play with fierce competitive spirit and have shown real development across successive ICC cycles. Their bowling attack has improved significantly, and they produce moments of genuine quality that challenge higher-ranked opponents. The growth of women’s cricket in Bangladesh, driven by BCCI partnerships and the success of the men’s national team, is one of South Asian sport’s most positive stories.

Old Trafford Cricket Ground in Manchester, capacity 26,000, has hosted Ashes Tests and ICC events for over a century. Manchester’s large South Asian community ensures a passionate crowd for this fixture. The afternoon start in late June offers a settled, batting-friendly surface as the match moves through the day.

Timezone conversions for the 14:30 BST (UTC+1) start: India (IST, UTC+5:30): 19:00. United Kingdom (BST): 14:30. Australia Eastern (AEST, UTC+10): 23:30. US East Coast (EDT, UTC-4): 09:30. Bangladesh (BST, UTC+6): 19:30.

Check Manchester time, Bangladesh time, and India time for live timezone references.

The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 is hosted entirely in England, with 12 teams competing from 12 June to 5 July. Group stage results determine which teams advance to the semi-finals at The Oval and the final at Lord’s.