Australia crushed Bangladesh by ten wickets in Match 17 of the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam, continuing their winning streak. With an incredible hundred—113 not out off 77 balls—captain Alyssa Healy took the lead, and Phoebe Litchfield, who had an undefeated 84 off 72, was the ideal complement. Australia won in 25 overs thanks to the unbroken 202-run partnership. They chased down Bangladesh’s 198/9 with 151 balls remaining to secure their semifinal berth.
After winning the toss earlier in the day, Bangladesh decided to bat first in an attempt to take advantage of the true-surfaced Visakhapatnam pitch. The Australian pacers kept things tight as they started their innings cautiously. Sobhana Mostary gave the innings its spine with a cool 66 not out from 80 balls, while opener Rubya Haider appeared steady as she crafted a patient 44 off 59. The spin combination of Georgia Wareham and Alana King put constant pressure on Bangladesh in the middle overs, and despite their sporadic partnerships, they were unable to accelerate.
Wareham’s deft variations earned her 2 for 22, while Alana King’s excellent ball-handling took her 2 for 18 in her ten overs, including four maidens. Even though the lower order found it difficult to rotate strikes, their combined spells made sure Bangladesh never really broke free. Bangladesh finished with a respectable 198/9 from their 50 overs, thanks to the Australian fielding’s continued discipline and sharpness, save for a few late drops.
It was a full display of power when Australia emerged to pursue. With bold cuts and sharp drives to start, Alyssa Healy quickly reached her half-century. As Bangladesh’s hopes were crushed by both right- and left-handers, Litchfield skillfully matched her rhythm and found openings. The two set the stage for an early finish by scoring fifty runs between them in just 7.2 overs.
In her dream form, Healy scored her second consecutive century in this tournament after hitting 142 against India. Litchfield played fluidly around her, combining timing and superb placement, while she dominated the Bangladeshi bowlers, punishing anything even slightly loose. Their communication and shot choices demonstrated maturity beyond their years, and their chemistry was evident.
To their credit, Bangladesh never let their shoulders drop entirely. There were signs of improvement in the first innings thanks to Sobhana Mostary’s resolute fifty and careful field placements. However, their inexperienced bowling attack was unable to match Australia’s seasoned batting power. Despite their hard work, spinners Ritu Moni and Nishita Akter Nishi went wicketless, highlighting the widening gap between the teams at this level.
Later, Healy commended her bowlers for laying the groundwork for the victory, praising Litchfield’s composure under duress and highlighting Alana King and Georgia Wareham for their reliability. Australia now has four wins out of five games, solidifying their spot in the semi-finals. Bangladesh lost for the fourth time in a row, but they came away from the match with fresh insights for the remainder of the season.
The Australian camp was filled with smiles as the evening in Visakhapatnam came to a close, reflecting both triumph and joy. It wasn’t just another victory as Healy and Litchfield walked off hand in hand with the scoreboard showing 202 without a loss. The reigning champions made it clear that they are still the team to beat in this World Cup.
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