Bangladesh Vs England Highlights, Women's ODI World Cup 2025: ENG-W Survive BAN-W Scare To Claim 4-Wicket Win

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 clash between England Women and Bangladesh Women at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati.

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England Women: Tammy Beaumont, Amy Jones (wk), Heather Knight, Nat Sciver-Brunt (c), Sophia Dunkley, Emma Lamb, Alice Capsey, Charlotte Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Linsey Smith, Lauren Bell, Em Arlott, Lauren Filer, Sarah Glenn, and Danielle Wyatt-Hodge.

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

The England women vs Bangladesh women, ICC World Cup 2025 match will be telecast on the Star Sports Network TV channels in India. It will be live streamed on the JioHotstar app and website in the country.

There is slight chance of rain in Guwahati. Temperature will remain close 30°C during the course of the match and the skies will remain cloudy.

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England won the toss and will field first.

Bangladesh Women: Rubya Haider, Sharmin Akhter, Nigar Sultana (c & wk), Sobhana Mostary, Ritu Moni, Shorna Akter, Fahima Khatun, Nahida Akter, Rabeya Khan, Marufa Akter, Sanjida Akter Meghla

England Women: Tammy Beaumont, Amy Jones (wk), Heather Knight, Nat Sciver-Brunt (c), Sophia Dunkley, Emma Lamb, Alice Capsey, Charlie Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Linsey Smith, Lauren Bell

The two sides have met only once in Women’s ODI World Cup history. That encounter came in 2022 in Wellington, where England posted a 100-run win. The defending champions will aim to reaffirm their title credentials, while Bangladesh, buoyed by recent form, hope to pull off a giant-killing to enhance their reputation on the global stage. 

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A quiet and watchful start from Bangladesh after being put in to bat first. The English bowlers have begun with discipline, keeping things tight and nearly finding success with a catch that almost carried in the opening over. Pressure evident on the Bangladeshi openers early on.

Good comeback from Lauren Bell after an expensive previous over as she draws first blood for England. Rubya Haider departs after mistiming a lofted shot straight to Dunkley at mid-off. The ball held a touch in the surface, forcing the error, and Bell breaks the opening stand to put England on top early.

After a promising start at 21-0 in the first three overs, Bangladesh have lost their early momentum as England’s bowlers tighten the screws. Captain Nigar Sultana Joty departs for a duck, falling to Linsey Smith, who continues her impressive form. A soft dismissal as Sultana’s mistimed push lobs straight to extra cover where Dean takes a sharp catch. England strike twice in quick succession to seize control.

Bangladesh are fighting back strongly through Sobhana Mostary and Sharmin Akhter, who are stitching together a steady partnership after early setbacks. Mostary has struck four boundaries in her fluent 18, while Sharmin looks solid on 25. The duo is rotating the strike well and finding a boundary almost every over, easing the early pressure. England will be desperate for a breakthrough to regain momentum.

Sophie Ecclestone strikes right after the drinks break to give England a crucial breakthrough. Sharmin Akhter, who looked well set on 30, nicks one behind while attempting a cover drive off a ball that bounced more than expected. Amy Jones takes a sharp catch behind the stumps, ending what was turning into a promising stand. Ecclestone finishes the over as a wicket-maiden, putting Bangladesh back under pressure.

Linsey Smith continues her stellar spell, conceding just eight runs in five overs and keeping Bangladesh tied down with remarkable control. At the other end, Sobhana Mostary was holding firm, while Shorna Akter tried to up the scoring rate. However, just as a small fightback seemed to be forming, captain Charlie Dean struck, Shorna’s attempted sweep resulted in a top edge that was smartly caught by keeper Amy Jones. Bangladesh now find themselves in trouble again at 85-4, with rebuilding to do once more.

England’s bowlers have completely strangled the scoring rate, with Bangladesh managing just three runs in the last five overs. The run rate has dipped below one as the batters struggle to rotate strike. Ritu Moni is still yet to get off the mark after facing 16 deliveries, while Sobhana Mostary is trying to hold the innings together. England continue to press hard for wickets, but Bangladesh’s ultra-defensive approach is just about keeping them afloat for now.

Pressure finally tells as Charlie Dean removes Ritu Moni after a painfully slow 36-ball stay. Moni tried to break the shackles but ended up mistiming a lofted shot straight to Linsey Smith in the deep. Bangladesh continue to lose wickets at regular intervals, and the innings has lost all momentum. Sobhana Mostary, however, remains the lone warrior for the hosts, battling hard and inching closer to a well-deserved half-century on 47.

A maiden international fifty for Sobhana Mostary! The young batter has shown great grit under immense pressure. There was a nervy moment when Amy Jones dropped her on 49 off Charlie Dean, but she steadied herself to reach the landmark a richly deserved one. Despite her effort, Bangladesh continue to crawl, struggling to rotate the strike or find boundaries as England’s bowlers keep things tight. It’s been a frustrating passage of play for Bangladesh, who need a late surge to post a competitive total.

Sobhana Mostary has finally found some support in Rabeya Khan, who’s showing positive intent by rotating the strike and counterattacking when given width. The duo is trying to inject some much-needed momentum into Bangladesh’s innings after a long period of stagnation. With just five overs left, the question now is whether they can push towards a defendable total against this disciplined English attack that has maintained relentless pressure throughout.

Rabeya Khan played a stunning counterattacking knock, smashing 43 off just 27 balls to lift Bangladesh to a respectable total of 178 after a prolonged struggle through the middle overs. Her late surge, supported by Sobhana Mostary’s composed half century, ensured Bangladesh had something to bowl at. England’s bowlers were exceptional in maintaining control throughout. Sophie Ecclestone (3/24), Charlie Dean (2/28), Linsey Smith (2/33), and Alice Capsey (2/31) shared the spoils in a disciplined collective effort. England now need 179 to win, but with Bangladesh’s spin attack awaiting them on a slow Guwahati surface, the chase promises to be anything but straightforward.

"Really nice. As I got into my spell, got more confident. Lots of turn and bounce, bringing variations into play and both edges (into play). Just adjusting my lines. If I bowl too wide, it can be an easy drive ball. Still have to keep the stumps in play, so went around the wicket. Something I work on. A bit of side spin, a bit of over-spin when needed, and then a scrambled seam ball that takes the outside edge. (On being part of this spin-bowling group) It is amazing. We work well as a spin quartet. We all bring something different. (On the chase) On a length, it looks pretty hard, so our batters have to dig in. If we can bat for long periods of time, we should knock these off."

What a dream start for Bangladesh and Marufa Akter! After a few loose deliveries, she finds the perfect fuller length and traps Amy Jones in front. The ball swung in sharply, and Jones, caught on the crease, had no clue. She briefly considered a review but was talked out of it by Beaumont. A massive early breakthrough for Bangladesh as England are rocked at 6 for 1 in the very first over.

Plenty of drama early on, and once again Marufa Akter finds herself at the centre of it all! First, she drops a simple catch off Tammy Beaumont that could have left England reeling at 6 for 2. Moments later, she seems to have Knight caught behind, and the umpire’s finger goes up only for DRS to overturn it after a lengthy review showing pad-first contact. A frustrating passage for Bangladesh, as England survive a nervy start. There’s plenty of spin and grip on this surface already, keeping both sides on edge.

Redemption for Marufa Akter! After dropping Tammy Beaumont earlier, she roars back in style, trapping her plumb in front. The umpire was unmoved initially, but skipper Nigar Sultana’s sharp review overturned the decision, a moment of poetic justice for Marufa, who celebrates with a clenched fist. However, Nat Sciver-Brunt has shifted gears, striking three boundaries off Marufa’s next over to restore England’s rhythm. they now look steadier after an eventful start, but Bangladesh will still fancy their chances with the pitch offering some help.

Nat Sciver-Brunt is batting with pure class here, already cruising on 30* and making the chase look well within reach. She’s timing the ball beautifully and rotating strike effortlessly, keeping the scoreboard ticking. If she continues in this rhythm for a few more overs, England should have little trouble overhauling the 179-run target. Bangladesh, however, are not giving in easily. Their bowlers are fighting hard, maintaining tight lines and fielders buzzing around to create pressure wherever possible.

What a turnaround by Bangladesh, and it’s all thanks to Fahima Khatun! First, she removes the in-form Nat Sciver-Brunt for 33, chipping tamely to mid-wicket, a huge wicket just as England looked settled. Moments later, Fahima strikes again, trapping Sophia Dunkley LBW after a tense review that stayed with the on-field call. Her ecstatic celebration said it all as England suddenly find themselves wobbling at 70-4 in 19 overs. Bangladesh have stormed back into the contest with renewed energy, and this chase is now delicately poised!

This match has turned into a proper thriller! Bangladesh are fighting tooth and nail, and Fahima Khatun is weaving magic with the ball. Emma Lamb goes for the big hit but holes out to Nahida Akter at mid-on, giving Fahima her third wicket of the day. There’s drama again as the third umpire checks for a clean catch and after several replays, the decision stays in Bangladesh’s favour. Lamb walks back, England slip to 86-5 in 24 overs, and Bangladesh are right on top. The contest is boiling beautifully, and this chase could go either way now!

England have regained some balance thanks to Heather Knight and Alice Capsey, who are rebuilding patiently after a flurry of wickets. The pair has steadied nerves with measured strokes and smart rotation, but Bangladesh are keeping things incredibly tight, dot balls are piling up and pressure remains constant. With the spinners operating in tandem, one breakthrough could yet flip this game again. A tense finish is on the cards if Bangladesh can strike soon!

England need 62 more runs from 18 overs, and the match is perfectly poised for a thrilling finish. Heather Knight stands tall on 39* off 76, playing the anchor role with immense composure amid chaos. Bangladesh, meanwhile, are just one or two breakthroughs away from scripting history, their first-ever win over England and the first major upset of this World Cup. The spin department continues to keep things tight, and every dot ball now feels like a small victory for the Tigresses.

Heather Knight is holding one end steady, scoring a brilliant half-century and is currently batting on 51 off 87 balls, while Charlotte Dean struggles for rhythm on 12 from 22. England Women need 39 runs from 78 balls, which keeps the required run rate very manageable at 3 per over.

Heather Knight moves confidently into the sixties with 67 off 103 balls, while Charlotte Dean edges up to 20 from 45. With just 16 runs needed from 42 balls, England are cruising towards victory.

FOUR! England win by 4 wickets! What a thrilling finish! Bangladesh gave England a real scare, but Heather Knight’s calm and experience guided the side home. Dean also stepped up at the right moment.

One of the best matches so far of the World Cup! Bangladesh made England fight for every run, striking early to remove both openers and triggering a mini-collapse. But Heather Knight stayed cool under pressure, and with Charlie Dean, forged a brilliant 80-run stand for the seventh wicket. Dean sealed it with a boundary off the last few overs, sending England roaring to a thrilling 4-wicket win and leaving Bangladesh agonizingly close to a historic upset!

England have now won their first two matches of the tournament and are brimming with confidence. Bangladesh, meanwhile, started strong with a win over Pakistan but fell short today. Still, they can take pride in a fantastic performance, with their bowlers putting up a brilliant fight. Had they managed a few more runs, England might have been in real trouble.

Thank you for joining us, we’ll be back tomorrow with another thrilling World Cup clash!