AUS-W vs BAN-W Match Preview

The defending champions Australia Women (AUS-W) will take on Bangladesh Women (BAN-W) in match number 17 of the 2025 Women’s Cricket World Cup. The match will be played at ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam on October 16. Australia are at the top of the points table with three wins in four matches so far and are yet to lose a game this season. Now, they will almost confirm their place in the semi-final with another win.

On the other hand, Bangladesh Women will be looking to stun Australia Women and register their second win in the ongoing World Cup. Let’s have a look at today’s cricket match prediction, pitch report, head-to-head and key players ahead of the 17th match of 2025 Women’s Cricket World Cup between Australia Women and Bangladesh Women.

AUS-W vs BAN-W Match Details

Match

Australia Women vs Bangladesh Women, Match 12

Venue

ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam

Date & Time

Thursday, October 16, 3:00 PM (IST)

Live Broadcast & Streaming Details

JioHotstar (app and website) and Star Sports Network

AUS-W vs BAN-W Pitch Report

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The surface of the ACA-VDCA International Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam is known for its support for the spin bowlers. The team winning the toss prefers to bat first at this ground. Out of 18 ODI matches played at this ground, the team batting won three times while the chasing side came out victorious on 13 occasions.

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AUS-W vs BAN-W Head-to-Head Stats and Records

Australia Women and Bangladesh Women have faced each other four times in the ODI format so far with Australia winning on all four occasions.

Matches played

4

Australia Women won

4

Bangladesh Women won

0

AUS-W vs BAN-W Probable Playing XIs

Australia Women: Alyssa Healy (c & wk), Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Sophie Molineux, Kim Garth, Alana King, Megan Schutt

Bangladesh Women: Rubya Haider, Fargana Hoque, Sharmin Akhter, Nigar Sultana (c & wk), Sobhana Mostary, Shorna Akter, Fahima Khatun, Nahida Akter, Rabeya Khan, Ritu Moni, Marufa Akter

AUS-W vs BAN-W 2025 Women’s CWC Full Squads

Australia Women: Alyssa Healy (c & wk), Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Sophie Molineux, Kim Garth, Alana King, Megan Schutt, Georgia Wareham, Heather Graham, Darcie Brown, Georgia Voll

Bangladesh Women: Rubya Haider, Fargana Hoque, Sharmin Akhter, Nigar Sultana (c & wk), Sobhana Mostary, Shorna Akter, Fahima Khatun, Nahida Akter, Rabeya Khan, Ritu Moni, Marufa Akter, Shanjida Akter Meghla, Fariha Trisna, Sumaiya Akter, Nishita Akter Nishi

AUS-W vs BAN-W Predicted Top Batter

Alyssa Healy: Australia captain Alyssa Healy is currently the second highest run scorer in the ongoing Women’s World Cup so far. She has amassed 181 runs from three matches at an average of 60.33 and will be looking to get another match-winning knock against Bangladesh Women.

AUS-W vs BAN-W Predicted Top Bowler

Annabel Sutherland: In the bowling lineup, Australian fast bowler Annabel Sutherland is currently the leading wicket-taker of the 2025 Women’s World Cup so far. She has scalped 10 wickets from three matches so far.

Today’s Cricket Match Prediction

Toss Prediction: Australia Women to win the toss

Scenario 1; Australia Women opt to bowl

1st innings prediction: Bangladesh Women to post 210-220 runs

Match Prediction: Australia Women to win

Scenario 2: Australia Women opt to bat

1st innings prediction: Australia Women to post 325-335 runs

Match Prediction: Australia Women to win