The eighth fixture of the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 promises a thrilling contest as Bangladesh Women lock horns with England Women on October 7th at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati. The match begins at 3:00 PM IST, setting the stage for a crucial encounter with both sides having registered convincing wins in their opening games. With momentum on their side, a victory here could shape the early course of their tournament campaigns.
Bangladesh announced themselves with authority, thrashing Pakistan by 7 wickets. Their bowlers, led by Marufa Akter (2/31) and Nahida Akter (2/19), restricted Pakistan to 129, before Rubya Haider (54* off 77) and Sobhana Mostary (24* off 19) guided them home comfortably.
England, too, started their campaign in emphatic fashion. After electing to bowl first, they skittled South Africa out for a paltry 69. Linsey Smith (3/4) and Nat Sciver-Brunt (2/5) dismantled the top order, while Amy Jones’ unbeaten 40 off 50 balls ensured a smooth 10-wicket win — a statement of dominance early in the tournament.
Squads:
Bangladesh Women’s Cricket Team
Nigar Sultana Joty (C), Nahida Akter, Farzana Haque, Rubya Haider Jhelik, Sharmin Akter Supta, Sobhana Mostary, Ritu Moni, Shorna Akter, Fahima Khatun, Rabeya Khan, Marufa Akter, Fariha Islam Trisna, Shanjida Akther Maghla, Nishita Akter Nishi, Sumaiya Akter
England Women’s Cricket Team
Nat Sciver-Brunt (C), Tammy Beaumont, Em Arlott, Lauren Bell, Alice Capsey, Charlie Dean, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Sarah Glenn, Amy Jones, Heather Knight, Emma Lamb, Linsey Smith, Danni Wyatt-Hodge
Players to watch out:
Rubya Haider
On her ODI debut, she anchored Bangladesh’s chase with a mature 54* off 77, including 8 boundaries. Her partnership with skipper Nigar Sultana stabilized the innings, marking her as one of Bangladesh’s most promising new entrants.
Marufa Akter
The right-arm pacer was electric with the new ball, striking twice in her first over against Pakistan to reduce them to 2/2. Her figures of 2/31 (7 overs) reflect her wicket-taking prowess. Across 27 ODIs, she has claimed 22 wickets with a best of 4/29.
Amy Jones
The wicketkeeper-batter anchored England’s chase against South Africa with an unbeaten 40 off 50 balls, striking six boundaries in the process. With 2479 ODI runs in 104 matches and a career-best of 129, her consistency and calm presence make her a vital cog in England’s top order.
Linsey Smith
The left-arm spinner produced a match-winning spell of 4-2-7-3, dismantling South Africa’s top order by dismissing Wolvaardt, Brits, and Kapp. With 13 wickets in 5 ODIs and a best of 5/36, she’s emerging as England’s silent destroyer with the ball.
Pitch:
The Barsapara surface offers a balanced contest between bat and ball. The average first-innings score hovers around 250, with teams typically losing around 7 wickets per innings. Pacers can extract movement early on, especially under cloudy skies, but batters find it easier once the ball softens.
Weather:
Guwahati is expected to experience cloudy conditions, with the temperature hovering around 27°C. There’s a 20% chance of light rain, which may cause short interruptions. Humidity may rise to 85%, while winds around 5 kph could assist early swing.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Amy Jones, Tammy Beaumont, Heather Knight, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Linsey Smith, Sophie Ecclestone, Rubya Haider, Nigar Sultana Joty, Sobhana Mostary, Marufa Akter, Nahida Akter
Match Details:
Date – October 7, 2025
Time – 3:00 PM IST
Venue – Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
Broadcast – Live on Star Sports Network | Streaming on JioCinema & Disney+ Hotstar
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