Overview:
England have dethroned India from the top spot with four points from two matches. India have four points as well, but England have a better run rate.
England had a tough time chasing 179 runs against Bangladesh in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025. However, they managed to win the match by 4 wickets, with Heather Knight scoring an unbeaten 79 runs off 111 balls. She was named the Player of the Match as the English team completed the chase in 46.1 overs.
She was assisted by Charlie Dean, who amassed 27 not out and added over 50 runs with Knight. Fahima Khatun took three wickets and kept the sub-continent team in the game.
Marufa Akter dismissed two batters in the contest. Earlier, Bangladesh were bowled out for 178 in 49.4 overs. Sobhana Mostary (60), Rabeya Khan (43*), and Sharmin Akhter (30) were the only performers with the bat.
Sophie Ecclestone (3 wickets), Charlie (2 wickets), Alice Capsey (2 wickets), Linsey Smith (2 wickets), and Lauren Bell (1 wicket) kept the rivals under pressure.
Full Scorecard – England vs Bangladesh Women’s World Cup, October 7
England 182/6 ( Heather Knight 79, Nat Sciver-Brunt 32, Fahima Khatun 3 wickets) beat Bangladesh 178 (Sobhana Mostary 60, Rabeya Khan 43, Sophie Ecclestone 3 wickets) by 4 wickets.
Match Highlights & Key Moments
Heather Knight was on 13 when Shorna Akter took her catch, and the batter started walking. However, the on-field umpires decided to take the help of the TV official as they were not sure whether the catch was clean or not. The third umpire ruled in favour of the batter, and Knight was allowed to continue. She went on to win the game for England.
Player of the Match
Heather Knight accumulated 79 runs, laced with 8 fours and 1 six. She was named the Player of the Match.
What This Result Means for the Women’s World Cup 2025
England have dethroned India from the top spot with four points from two matches. India have four points as well, but England have a better run rate. Bangladesh remain in the fourth spot despite its defeat. Australia are third in the table with 3 points from two contests.
FAQs – Yesterday’s England vs Bangladesh Women’s World Cup 2025
Q1: Who won yesterday’s England vs Bangladesh Women’s World Cup 2025 match?
A1: England won the match by 4 wickets at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati.
Q2: Who was the Player of the Match?
A2: Heather Knight was the Player of the Match for scoring 79 runs.
Q3: What was the final score of yesterday’s match?
A3: England vs Bangladesh
England 182/6 ( Heather Knight 79*, Nat Sciver-Brunt 32, Fahima Khatun 3 wickets)
Bangladesh 178 (Sobhana Mostary 60, Rabeya Khan 43*, Sophie Ecclestone 3 wickets)