South Africa vs Bangladesh Match Preview – ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, Match 14

South Africa will lock horns against Bangladesh in the 14th match of the ongoing ICC Women's World Cup 2025. The match is scheduled to be played on Monday (October 13) at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam.

With two wins from three matches, South Africa are presently at the fourth spot in the points table. They began their campaign with a 10-wicket defeat against Bangladesh before responding in style by beating New Zealand and co-hosts India.

After a six-wicket win over New Zealand, South Africa beat India by three wickets. Chasing 252 runs, South Africa were reeling at 81/5 before Laura Wolvaardt (70) and Nadine de Klerk (84*) guided them to a brilliant win.

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With momentum on their side, South Africa will be fancying another win. They will also look to improve their negative net run-rate against Bangladesh. South Africa have won 18 of the 21 ODIs against Bangladesh so far and will be the favourites to win the upcoming match too.

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Bangladesh are coming into this game after suffering a heavy 100-run loss at the hands of New Zealand. After starting their campaign with a win over Pakistan, Bangladesh suffered a loss against England, even though they impressed one and all with their performance.

However, they were pretty much outplayed by New Zealand. While they did well with the ball to restrict New Zealand to 227, their batters once again failed to deliver. The onus will be on the batters to shine in the upcoming match as Bangladesh eyes a famous win.

South Africa vs Bangladesh Match Preview - ICC Women's World Cup 2025, Match 14

South Africa vs Bangladesh - Weather Report:

The weather forecast has predicted rain during the afternoon in Vishakhapatnam. However, the weather is expected to clear up later in the day. Even if the start of the match is delayed, the entire match is unlikely to be affected.

The temperature will be around 30 degrees Celsius in the afternoon and will drop by a couple of degrees with the passage of time.

South Africa vs Bangladesh - Pitch report:

The venue witnessed a run-fest on Saturday when both India and Australia posted 300-plus totals. After India scored 330 runs, Australia pulled off a world-record chase with six balls remaining. The pitch is likely to assist the batters more in the upcoming match, too.

The pitch will only become easier to bat on with the passage of time because of dew. Both teams will be looking to bowl first and restrict the opposition to a modest total before trying to chase it down.

South Africa vs Bangladesh- Predicted Playing XIs:

South Africa: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Sune Luus, Marizanne Kapp, Anneke Bosch, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Tumi Sekhukhune, Ayabonga Khaka, Nonkululeko Mlaba

Bangladesh: Rubya Haider, Sharmin Akhter, Nigar Sultana (c & wk), Sobhana Mostary, Sumaiya Akter, Shorna Akter, Fahima Khatun, Nahida Akter, Rabeya Khan, Marufa Akter, Nishita Akter Nishi

South Africa vs Bangladesh - Squads:

South Africa: Laura Wolvaardt(c), Tazmin Brits, Sune Luus, Marizanne Kapp, Anneke Bosch, Sinalo Jafta(w), Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Ayabonga Khaka, Tumi Sekhukhune, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Masabata Klaas, Nondumiso Shangase, Karabo Meso, Annerie Dercksen

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