Women’s World Cup 2025: England vs Bangladesh – Preview and Stats
By Gaurav Tripathi | Oct 06, 2025 | 05:31 pm
The ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 is intensifying as England Women prepare to face Bangladesh Women in the eighth match of the tournament. This exciting encounter will take place at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on October 7.
Both teams come into this clash on the back of convincing wins in their opening matches. England dominated South Africa by 10 wickets, while Bangladesh secured a solid 7-wicket victory over Pakistan.
Pitch Report and Conditions
The Barsapara Cricket Stadium is known for its batting-friendly surface. The pitch offers good bounce and carry, which benefits batters, especially during the early stages of the innings. Fast bowlers can expect some assistance from the extra pace available at the start of the match.
As the game progresses, the surface tends to slow down, allowing spinners to play a crucial role in the middle and later overs. The match is scheduled to begin at 3:00 pm IST.
Match History and Standings
Currently, England and Bangladesh are placed third and fourth in the tournament standings, separated only by their Net Run Rate (NRR). The two sides have met only once before in a 50-over match—back in 2022—where England emerged victorious by 100 runs.
On paper, England are clear favorites heading into this contest, thanks to their strong lineup and recent performances.
Probable Playing XIs
England (Probable XI): 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.
Bangladesh (Probable XI): 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.
Key Players to Watch
Sharmin Akhter has been Bangladesh’s top run-scorer this year, accumulating 366 runs at an average of 45.75 in WODIs. Close behind is captain Nigar Sultana with 377 runs at 44.62.
For England, Nat Sciver-Brunt stands out with 396 runs in WODIs during 2025, boasting an impressive average of 49.5. Spinner Linsey Smith, who claimed three wickets in England’s opening win against South Africa, will be looking to leverage the Guwahati conditions once more.
Bangladesh’s lead bowlers Nahida Akter and Fahima Khatun have been effective in 2025, with 12 wickets at 24.91 and 11 wickets at 23.45 respectively.
Poll
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