The ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 continued to showcase Australia’s unmatched dominance, as Australia Women stormed into the semi-finals with a resounding 10-wicket victory over Bangladesh Women at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam. With this commanding performance, Australia became the first team to qualify for the semi-finals, doing so with two group matches still remaining.
After restricting Bangladesh to 198/9 in 50 overs, the Australian openers produced a flawless batting display to chase down the target in just 24.5 overs, finishing at 202/0. Captain Alyssa Healy’s blistering century and Phoebe Litchfield’s composed half-century powered the chase, while Alana King’s disciplined bowling earlier laid the foundation for the dominant win. King’s all-round impact earned her the Player of the Match award.
Highlights of the match:
Sobhana Mostary – 66* (80)
Sobhana Mostary anchored Bangladesh’s innings with a determined 66 not out off 80 deliveries, standing firm as wickets continued to tumble around her. Displaying impressive temperament and shot selection, she ensured her side posted a competitive total. Mostary paced her innings smartly, rotating the strike efficiently and capitalizing on loose deliveries to find boundaries. Her resilience under pressure helped Bangladesh reach 198/9, and she finished as the top scorer for her side, carrying her bat through the innings.
Alana King – 10–4–18–2
Alana King delivered a masterclass in control and variation, finishing with figures of 10–4–18–2. The leg-spinner was instrumental in derailing Bangladesh’s progress, removing Nigar Sultana (st Healy) and Shorna Akter (c Mooney) at crucial junctures. Her intelligent use of flight and subtle turn kept the batters guessing throughout her spell. King’s ability to apply pressure in the middle overs restricted Bangladesh’s scoring opportunities and set up the chase perfectly for her team. Her clinical performance with the ball earned her the Player of the Match accolade.
Alyssa Healy – 113* (77)
Captain Alyssa Healy produced a breathtaking innings of 113 not out off 77 balls, leading Australia’s chase with supreme authority. Her innings featured 20 boundaries, combining power and precision as she dismantled the Bangladeshi bowling attack. Healy’s aggressive intent from the outset ensured there were no nerves in the pursuit of 199, and she maintained an imposing strike rate throughout. Her attacking brilliance not only sealed Australia’s semi-final berth but also reaffirmed her status as one of the most destructive batters in world cricket.
Phoebe Litchfield – 84* (72)
Phoebe Litchfield provided the perfect foil to her captain with a composed and fluent 84 not out off 72 deliveries, guiding Australia to an emphatic 10-wicket triumph. Playing with elegance and timing, she complemented Healy’s aggression beautifully with 12 fours and 1 six, rotating strike smoothly and dispatching the bad balls with ease. Litchfield’s calm temperament and mature shot selection ensured the partnership remained unbroken as the duo added 202 runs for the opening wicket, steering Australia home in style and maintaining their unbeaten run in the tournament.
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