Australia but will take bangladesh in match 17 of ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 At the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam.
Australia women aim to expand dominance
In this match, Australia is at the top of the points table by winning three out of four matches so far. Their recent win against India was a statement of intent, with Alyssa Healy’s brilliant century leading the way. The defending champions have shown consistency with both bat and ball and will be keen to continue their form. A win here will seal their place in the knockout stage and cement their reputation as favorites for the tournament.
Bangladesh seeks significant comeback
For Bangladesh, this match definitely represents an opportunity to win. With only one win in four matches, they need a strong performance to keep their semi-final hopes alive. Their recent loss to South Africa highlighted some middle-order concerns, but the team has shown resilience throughout the tournament. To challenge Australia, Bangladesh will rely heavily on their bowlers to contain the power-packed Australian lineup and their batsmen to hold firm under pressure.
AUS-W vs BAN-W, Women’s World Cup 2025: Match Details
- date and time: 16 October; 03:00 PM IST/ 09:30 AM GMT
- venue: ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam
AUS-W vs BAN-W, head-to-head record in ODI
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 batsmen and bowlers, although it leans slightly towards batting – especially in the early overs. The surface is generally hard and true, providing consistent bounce and allowing stroke-makers to play freely. While the fast bowlers get minimal swing or seam movement early on, the opening conditions make it an ideal setting for the top-order batsmen to settle in and build momentum. However, as the match progresses, the surface becomes slower, allowing the spinners to play in the middle overs. Dew often becomes a deciding factor in night games, making it difficult for spinners to catch the ball and giving the advantage to teams batting second.
From a bowling perspective, seamers must rely more on their variation and accuracy rather than raw pace, as initial movement is limited. On the other hand, spinners become more effective when the pitch starts to hold, especially in the second half of the innings. With average first innings scores between 216 and 239, the venue generally hosts competitive contests rather than run-fests. Teams batting first may benefit from an early batting-friendly surface in posting a solid total, while teams chasing will have to handle the dew factor deftly and time their acceleration for the later stages when conditions will be batting-friendly.
squads
Australia: Alyssa Healy (captain and wicketkeeper), Phoebe Lichfield, elise perryBeth Mooney, Annabel Sutherland, Ashley Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Sophie Molineux, Kim Garth, Alana King, Megan Schutt, Georgia Wareham, Darcey Brown, Georgia Woll, Heather Graham
Bangladesh: Ruby Haider, Fargana Haq, Sharmin Akhtar, Nigar Sultana (captain and wicketkeeper), Shobhana Mostari, Fahima Khatoon, Shorna Akhtar, Nahida Akhtar, Rabeya Khan, Ritu Moni, Marufa Akhtar, Shanjeeda Akhtar Meghla, Fariha Trisna, Sumaiya Akhtar, Nishita Akhtar Nishi
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AUS-W vs BAN-W, Women’s World Cup 2025: Today Match Prediction
Case 1:
- Australia women won the toss and bowled first
- Bangladesh Women Powerplay Score: 40-50
- Bangladesh Women’s total score: 210-220
Case 2:
- Bangladesh women won the toss and bowled first
- Australia Women Powerplay Score: 60-70
- Australia Women’s total score: 270-280
match result:Australia will win the game.
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