Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana won the toss and opted to bowl first against seven-time champions India in the Women's T20 Asia Cup semifinal in Dubai on Thursday.
Both teams decided to go into the crucial knockout match with unchanged playing XIs.
India, one of the most successful teams in the tournament's history, will look to secure a place in the final, while Bangladesh will aim to produce a strong performance and advance to the summit clash.
The winner of the semifinal will face the victor of the second semifinal between Sri Lanka and Pakistan in the final.
With a place in the tournament final at stake, the toss decision gives Bangladesh the opportunity to restrict India's batting lineup before chasing a target under the Dubai conditions.
The semifinal is expected to be a closely contested encounter as both sides look to take the final step towards the Women's T20 Asia Cup title.
