The eighth fixture of the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 promises a captivating showdown as Bangladesh Women take on England Women on October 7th at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati. The action begins at 3:00 PM IST, with both teams entering the contest high on confidence after dominant victories in their opening games. A win here could be pivotal in setting the tone for the remainder of their campaigns.
Form Guide – Bangladesh
Bangladesh began their World Cup campaign with a powerful display, outclassing Pakistan by 7 wickets. The bowling attack — led by Marufa Akter (2/31) and Nahida Akter (2/19) — dismantled Pakistan’s batting, before Rubya Haider (54* off 77) and Sobhana Mostary (24* off 19) ensured a smooth chase to seal victory.
Their 2025 season began with a testing Caribbean tour, where they lost the opener to West Indies by 9 wickets but bounced back with a 60-run win, before narrowly missing the decider. The World Cup Qualifiers further showcased their grit — finishing second, with wins over Thailand, Ireland, and Scotland, while only faltering against Pakistan and West Indies.
In September’s warm-ups, Bangladesh looked solid yet unpredictable. Their opener against South Africa was washed out, but they edged Sri Lanka by just 1 run, a result that highlighted their fighting spirit heading into the tournament.
Form Guide – England
England began their World Cup journey in style, steamrolling South Africa in a one-sided affair. After opting to bowl first, they bundled the Proteas out for just 69, courtesy of a clinical display from Linsey Smith (3/4) and Nat Sciver-Brunt (2/5). In response, Amy Jones’ unbeaten 40 off 50 balls ensured a commanding 10-wicket win, marking England’s intent early in the tournament.
The year 2025 has been one of transition and renewal for England Women. With four wins from nine ODIs, their campaign has seen both brilliance and rebuilding. After a 0–3 Ashes setback early in the year, Heather Knight stepped down as skipper, paving the way for Nat Sciver-Brunt to lead under the guidance of new coach Charlotte Edwards — a move that signaled a fresh chapter.
Since then, England’s performances have blended dominance with occasional inconsistency. Against West Indies, they delivered a 3–0 clean sweep, showcasing depth across departments. However, the India series in July tested their composure — a tight 2–1 defeat despite flashes of class. In the warm-ups, they made a statement: thumping India by 152 runs and chasing 248 against Australia, reaffirming their all-round might.
Head-to-Head:
- Total Matches – 1
- England Women Wins – 1
- Bangladesh Women Wins – 0
The two sides have met only once in ODI World Cup history — back in 2022, where England secured a 100-run victory in Wellington.
England will look to reinforce their title credentials, while Bangladesh aims to script another giant-killing act and strengthen their growing reputation on the global stage.
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