India’s final league-stage match of the Women’s World Cup 2025 against Bangladesh was abandoned midway at the D Y Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Sunday due to persistent rain.

Chasing a revised target of 126 in 27 overs, India were cruising at 57/0 in 8.4 overs when heavy drizzle interrupted play, and no further action was possible.

Regular opener Pratika Rawal had to step out of the ground due to a knee and ankle injury sustained earlier in the first innings. Amanjot Kaur opened the innings alongside Smriti Mandhana. The pair looked in fine touch, giving India a solid start before the weather had the final say.

Mandhana was at her elegant best, remaining unbeaten on 34 off 27 balls, peppered with six boundaries. Her partner Amanjot played the perfect supporting role, steady at 15 not

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