Mumbai, Oct. 26 -- 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. He...