Australia vs Bangladesh Match Preview – ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, Match 17

Australia and Bangladesh will fight it out against each other in the 17th match of the ongoing ICC Women's World Cup 2025. The match is scheduled to be played on Thursday (October 16) at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam.

Australia have made a dominating start to their campaign and will be eyeing another win. With three wins from four games, they are currently in the second spot in the points table. One of their games was washed out without a ball being bowled.

In their last outing, Australia pulled off a world record chase against co-hosts and one of the tournament favourites, India. Set a target of 331 runs, Australia chased down the total in 49 overs with their skipper, Alyssa Healy, scoring a brilliant 142 runs. It was the highest-ever successful chase in women's ODIs.

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Bangladesh, on the other hand, is reeling at the sixth spot with a solitary win from four games. In their last outing, they suffered a 3-wicket loss against South Africa. Defending 232 runs, they had reduced South Africa to 78/5 but eventually lost the match.

They will be starting the upcoming match as underdogs but will be backing themselves to spring a surprise or two.

Australia vs Bangladesh Match Preview - ICC Women's World Cup 2025, Match 17

Australia vs Bangladesh - Weather Report:

The weather forecast has predicted a sunny day in Vishakhapatnam on the match day. As a result, the match between Australia and Bangladesh is unlikely to be interrupted. The temperature will be in the early 30s at the start of the match and will gradually drop as the day progresses.

Australia vs Bangladesh - Pitch report:

The pitch in Vishakhapatnam is expected to have something for both batters and bowlers. The seamers are expected to get swing early on, while the spinners are also likely to get ample help. However, the bowling conditions will get tougher in the second half of the match due to dew.

The chasing team has won in all three matches at this venue in the ongoing tournament, and both teams will be looking to bowl first.

Australia vs Bangladesh- Predicted Playing XIs:

Australia: Alyssa Healy(w/c), Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Sophie Molineux, Kim Garth, Alana King, Megan Schutt

Bangladesh: Rubya Haider, Fargana Hoque, Sharmin Akhter, Nigar Sultana(w/c), Sobhana Mostary, Fahima Khatun, Shorna Akter, Nahida Akter, Rabeya Khan, Ritu Moni, Marufa Akter

Australia vs Bangladesh - Squads:

Australia: Alyssa Healy(w/c), Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Georgia Wareham, Kim Garth, Alana King, Megan Schutt, Heather Graham, Sophie Molineux, Darcie Brown, Georgia Voll

Bangladesh: Rubya Haider, Sharmin Akhter, Nigar Sultana(w/c), Sobhana Mostary, Sumaiya Akter, Fahima Khatun, Shorna Akter, Nahida Akter, Rabeya Khan, Nishita Akter Nishi, Marufa Akter, Ritu Moni, Shanjida Akter Meghla, Fariha Trisna, Fargana Hoque