Overview:
With a good batting deck expected, Australia, despite the challenge from Bangladesh bowlers, will be upbeat and confident to get the job done.
The Australian women’s cricket team is set to take on Bangladesh for the 17th clash of the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 on October 16, 2025. The match is set to be held at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Stadium, Vizag.
The Aussie Women are on a 4-game unbeaten run in this World Cup. Besides winning three matches, they have had one no result.
Bangladesh need to pull their socks up. They have won once and lost three successive games in this World Cup. This is their 2nd World Cup event and they will want to put up a fight.
8 nations will vie it out for the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup with all sides playing against one another. The top 4 teams from this 8-team table will make it to the semis.
What is the Context of the AUS vs BAN match?
Australia are the team to beat, and a massive win over India last Sunday was a statement of intent. It was a record win as they chased down India’s 330. With a good batting deck expected, Australia, despite the challenge from Bangladesh bowlers, will be upbeat and confident to get the job done. There are plenty of match-winners in this Aussie side.
On the other hand, Bangladesh started their 2025 World Cup well. They downed Pakistan by 7 wickets. However, they lost the 2nd clash against England before going down to New Zealand by 100 runs. Thereafter, they suffered a narrow defeat against SA-W.
For Bangladesh, their bowling unit has performed strongly so far in the tournament. However, the batting remains questionable and this could undo them once again.
In terms of the H2H record, Australia and Bangladesh have faced each other 4 times. AUS-W have won all of these 4 matches.
For the 9th time, the stadium will be hosting a Women’s ODI match.
The AUS-W vs BAN-W match will start at 3pm IST on October 16 at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Stadium, Vizag.
Australia – Probable Playing XI
Alyssa Healy (c & wk): The veteran Aussie batter hit 19 runs against New Zealand. Thereafter, she slammed 20 runs against PAK-W. Versus India, she hit a commanding 142.
Phoebe Litchfield: She scored a neat 45 runs against NZ Women and went on to surpass 1,000 runs in WODIs. She managed 10 and 40 thereafter.
Ellyse Perry: Aussie ace Perry is an ODI World Cup legend. She has played 28 matches in the Women’s World Cup, scoring 750-plus runs. She has hit 6 fifties. She slammed a 41-ball 33 vs NZ Women before 5 runs against PAK-W. Versus India, she managed 47*.
Beth Mooney: She struggled against New Zealand, scoring a 21-ball 12. Thereafter, she struck a century against PAK-W. Versus India, she got 4 runs. Playing her 3rd World Cup, she owns over 675 runs from 20 matches at 50-plus. She owns 4 World Cup fifties and a ton.
Ashleigh Gardner: In this player, the Aussie Women get a star-studded all-rounder. She hit a majestic hundred versus NZ Women and struck at 138-plus. However, she perished for 1 against PAK-W. She contributed with 45 vs India.
Tahlia McGrath: Another top-notch all-rounder, McGrath brings stability in this Aussie unit. She scored 26 runs off 34 balls against NZ Women and 5 against PAK-W before 12 versus India.
Annabel Sutherland: With 870 WODI runs and 53 wickets with the ball, Sutherland brings plenty to the table. She picked three wickets against NZ Women and two against Pakistan. She picked a fifer against India.
Sophie Molineux: She got the nod ahead of Georgia Wareham versus the White Ferns and scored a 19-ball 14. With the ball, she picked 3/25. However, she wasn’t picked in the Pakistan clash. She played versus India and scored 18. With the ball, she claimed a 3-fer.
Alana King: Leg-spinner Alana King has picked 62 WODI wickets. King has played 12 matches in the Women’s ODI World Cup. She has picked 15 wickets from 12 matches.
Kim Garth: In 61 WODIs, she owns 62 wickets. She can also be a key figure with the bat if needed. She took a three-fer against PAK-W.
Megan Schutt: She boasts plenty of experience and pedigree. Schutt, who has played over 100 matches, owns 143 wickets.
Player to watch out for (Alyssa Healy): The swashbuckling opener will aim to be aggressive from the start. She will fancy facing the Bangladesh side and look to dominate.
Bangladesh – Probable Playing XI
Fargana Hoque: The opening batter owns an impressive 1913 runs from 78 WODI matches. She has slammed two tons and 15 fifties.
Rubya Haider (wk): She shone on her debut in WODIs, slamming a 54*-run knock from 77 balls against PAK Women in Bangladesh’s World Cup 2025 opener. In 4 matches, she has 87 runs.
Sharmin Akhter: In 50 matches, she owns 1222 runs. She has so far managed to hit 9 fifties.
Nigar Sultana (c): Captain Sultana is Bangladesh’s 2nd-highest scorer in Women’s ODIs with 1376 runs. She has 7 fifties and a ton so far.
Shobhana Mostary: In 26 matches, she has hit 336 runs at 21-plus. Her best score in the format is 60.
Shorna Akter: The all-rounder is set to make her 23rd appearance for Bangladesh in Women’s ODIs. She has 216 runs with the bat.
Fahima Khatun: She is set to make her 54th appearance in WODIs. She has managed 41 wickets to date. She owns 390 runs with the bat.
Nahida Akter: She is Bangladesh’s prolific wicket-taker in WODIs. She owns 74 scalps at 22-plus. She has played 58 matches to date. She picked 2/19 from 8 overs versus Pakistan. She went wicketless against England before taking a wicket against NZ-W and 2 wickets against SA-W.
Marufa Akter: In 30 WODIs, she owns 25 wickets at 31-plus. She has claimed 1 four-fer in WODIs.
Rabeya Khan: In 28 matches, Rabeya has picked 31 wickets at 28.
Nishita Akter Nishi: She picked 1/28 in the clash against Pakistan from 6 overs. She didn’t play Bangladesh’s 2nd clash. Against NZ-W, she managed 1/47. She was dropped again for the SA-W clash.
Player to watch out for (Nigar Sultana): The swashbuckling batter and Bangladesh’s skipper will be out to make things count for her side.
Pitch Report & Venue Conditions
The Dr Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam generally offers a batter-friendly surface. India scored 330 in Match No.12 against Australia and lost. Anything above 275 will be competitive here. Notably, spinners often come into play as the match advances. Their accuracy and consistency will be key. The team batting first will want to push for a big score.
Match Prediction – Who Has the Upper Hand?
All things considered, Vizag is set to offer a quality surface with runs expected. Both sides have decent batting names and one can expect an even duel with spinners coming into play. Australia are the favourites given their experience and dominance. Bangladesh should aim to be disciplined and offer resistance..
FAQs About AUS vs BAN Playing 11
Who are the key players in the AUS vs BAN clash?
For Australia, Alyssa Healy will aim to make her presence felt with quality runs. She hit a hundred against India. For BAN, Nigar Sultana has a key role to play for her side. Her presence will lift Bangladesh.