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Yastika Bhatia

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Nandni Sharma

Renuka Singh Thakur

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Juairiya Ferdous

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Sharmin Akhter

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Shorna Akter

Ritu Moni

Nahida Akter

Rabeya Khan

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Sanjida Akter Meghla

Arundhati Reddy

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Deepti Bhagwan Sharma

Harmanpreet Kaur Bhullar

Jemimah Ivan Rodrigues

Kranti Munna Gaud

Nandni Shyam Sunder Sharma

Prema Kedar Rawat

Radha Prakash Yadav

Richa Manabendra Ghosh

Smriti Shriniwas Mandhana

Nallapureddy Sree Charani

Yastika Harish Bhatia

Dilara Akter Dola

Fahima Khatun

Fariha Islam Trisna

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Mst Ritu Moni

Sharmin Akhter Supta

Sultana Khatun

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Women's T20 World Cup 2026

India remain firmly in the race for a Women's T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final berth, but their path to the last four hinges on a crucial final group-stage showdown.

Team India have multiple routes to the semi-finals, though one scenario puts qualification entirely in their own hands.

Net run rate and results involving a key rival could play a decisive role in determining India's fate.

Women's T20 World Cup: Team India at crossroads for last four spot, here's how they can qualify

DECODED: How can India qualify for Women's T20 World Cup semis

India got the better of Bangladesh by five wickets to keep themselves alive in the semifinal contention in the Women's T20 World Cup 2026

India downed Bangladesh by five wickets to boost their Women's T20 World Cup semifinal hopes

India successfully chased down the 137-run target with 19 balls to spare

India's Shafali Verma (L) in action in this frame. (Getty)

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Shree Charani scripted history during their Women's T20 World Cup 2026 clash against Bangladesh. She became the Indian bowler with most wicket in a single edition of the Women's T20 World Cup

Shree Charani became India's leading wicket-taker in a single edition of Women's T20 World Cup

She achieved this feat during India vs Bangladesh's Women's T20 World Cup clash

India's Shree Charani (right) celebrates the wicket of Bangladesh's Dilara Akter with her teammate Jemimah Rodrigues in this frame. (Getty)

Shree Charani breaks India's all-time record at Women's T20 World Cup with brill

India lost the toss and were invited to bowl first against Bangladesh in their must-win T20 World cup 2026 clash, which will decide their semifinal fate

Bangladesh won the toss and chose to bat first against India in their Women's T20 World Cup clash

Here are the playing XIs of both the sides:

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur (L) and Nigara Sultana in frame. (Getty)

Women's T20 WC: India put to bowl vs Bangladesh with 2 big changes in playing XI

Deepti Sharma will be aiming for a towering World Cup record when India take on Bangladesh in their crucial Women's T20 World Cup 2026 clash

Deepti Sharma will have a chance to become leading wicket taker in Women's international cricket when India face Bangladesh 

India will take on Bangladesh in their Women's T20 World Cup 2026 clash

India's veteran all-rounder Deepti Sharma in this frame. (Getty)

Women's T20 World Cup: Deepti Sharma on cusp of shattering massive World Record 

Harmanpreet Kaur-led India's recent defeat against South Africa has taken a hit at their chance of qualifying for the Women's T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal

India face a daunting task of qualifying for the Women's T20 World Cup semifinals

India will next take on Bangladesh and Australia

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur in this frame. (Getty)

EXPLAINED: How can India make it to Women's T20 World Cup semifinals? Here's the

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Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Snicko controversy: Hayley Matthews was in disbelief as she was adjudged out after seeing a clear gap between bat and ball but a spike on the snicko.

Hayley Matthews argued with umpires after she was adjudged out after DRS.

Hayley had told the on-field umpires that there was a noise but she didn't edge it. 

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Tom Latham's 151 and Devon Conway's 157 helped New Zealand dominate England in the third Test as they were strongly placed at 361/4 by the close of Day 1

England were placed at 361/4 by the close of Day 1 in the third Test against England

While Tom Latham struck a brilliant 151, Devon Conway cracked a towering 157 for New Zealand

New Zealand's Devon Conway (left) celebrates with Tom Latham in this frame. (Getty)

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A major court verdict has brought a high-profile cricket-related case back into the spotlight, with significant consequences for a former coach.

A fast-track special court has handed down a substantial prison sentence in a case involving multiple convictions.

The verdict marks another key development in a case that prompted several individuals to come forward with allegations.

Cricket coach handed 35 years' rigorous imprisonment after conviction in six rape cases

Cricket coach handed 35 years imprisonment after conviction in six rape cases

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India's batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has made it clear that Shreyas Iyer and Gautam Gambhir will decide whether Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will make his senior India debut in the first T20I against Ireland or not

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is gearing up for his senior India debut on Ireland tour

The first T20I between India and Ireland will be played on June 26

India's batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in frame. (X)

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DECODED: How can India qualify for Women's T20 World Cup semis

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Shree Charani breaks India's all-time record at Women's T20 World Cup with brill