Australia will take on Bangladesh in Match 17 of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam.
Australia women aim to extend dominant form
Australia head into this clash sitting comfortably at the top of the points table, winning three of their four matches so far. Their recent win against India was a statement of intent, with Alyssa Healy’s stunning century leading the charge. The defending champions have shown consistency with both bat and ball, and they’ll be eager to continue their momentum. A win here would all but secure their spot in the knockout stages, reinforcing their reputation as the tournament favourites.
Bangladesh seek a crucial comeback
For Bangladesh, this fixture represents a must-win opportunity. With only one victory from four matches, they need a strong performance to keep their semi-final hopes alive. Their recent defeat to South Africa exposed some middle-order concerns, but the side has shown resilience throughout the tournament. To challenge Australia, Bangladesh will rely heavily on their bowlers to contain the power-packed Aussie lineup and their batters to hold firm under pressure.
AUS-W vs BAN-W, Women’s World Cup 2025: Match Details
- Date and Time: October 16; 03:00 pm IST/ 09:30 am GMT
- Venue: ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam
AUS-W vs BAN-W, Head-to-Head Record in ODIs
Matches Played: 4 | Australia won: 4 | Bangladesh won: 0 | No results: 0
ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
The ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam is known for its balanced pitch that offers something for both batters and bowlers, though it slightly leans toward batting – especially in the early overs. The surface is typically hard and true, providing consistent bounce and allowing stroke-makers to play freely. While pace bowlers get minimal swing or seam movement upfront, the initial conditions make it an ideal setting for top-order batsmen to settle in and build momentum. As the match progresses, however, the surface tends to slow down, bringing spinners into play during the middle overs. Dew often becomes a deciding factor in night games, making it harder for spinners to grip the ball and giving an advantage to teams batting second.
From a bowling perspective, seamers must rely more on their variations and precision rather than raw pace, as early movement is limited. Spinners, on the other hand, grow increasingly effective once the pitch starts to grip, especially in the second half of the innings. With the average first-innings score ranging between 216 and 239, the venue generally produces competitive contests rather than run-fests. Teams opting to bat first can benefit from the early batting-friendly surface to post a solid total, while chasing sides must handle the dew factor smartly and time their acceleration for the latter stages when conditions favour batting.
Squads
Australia: Alyssa Healy (c & wk), Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Sophie Molineux, Kim Garth, Alana King, Megan Schutt, Georgia Wareham, Darcie Brown, Georgia Voll, Heather Graham
Bangladesh: Rubya Haider, Fargana Hoque, Sharmin Akhter, Nigar Sultana (c & wk), Sobhana Mostary, Fahima Khatun, Shorna Akter, Nahida Akter, Rabeya Khan, Ritu Moni, Marufa Akter, Shanjida Akter Meghla, Fariha Trisna, Sumaiya Akter, Nishita Akter Nishi
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AUS-W vs BAN-W, Women’s World Cup 2025: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- Australia Women wins the toss and bowls first
- Bangladesh Women’s powerplay score: 40-50
- Bangladesh Women’s total score: 210-220
Case 2:
- Bangladesh Women wins the toss and bowls first
- Australia Women’s powerplay score: 60-70
- Australia Women’s total score: 270-280
Match result: Australia to win the game.
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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
