-England Women won by 4 wickets (with 23 balls remaining)
Guwahati/Patiala, 08 October (Sports Desk)
England Women secured their second consecutive win in the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025, edging past Bangladesh Women by 4 wickets in a tense chase at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati, Bangladesh, batting first after losing the toss, posted 178 all out in 49.4 overs, powered by Sobhana Mostary’s maiden ODI fifty (60 off 85; 6×4) and Rabeya Khan’s unbeaten 43 (27 balls; 4×4, 1×6). Fahima Khatun (3/16) was Bangladesh’s standout bowler. In the reply, England slumped to 103/6 after 30 overs, but Heather Knight’s gritty unbeaten 79 (111 balls; 6×4) and Charlie Dean’s supportive 27* (56 balls; 1×4) forged a match-winning 79-run seventh-wicket stand, guiding England to 182/6 in 46.1 overs. Knight was Player of the Match for her rescue act. England (2-0) top the table with +0.78 NRR, while Bangladesh (0-1) suffer their first defeat.
The match showcased England’s resilience and Bangladesh’s fighting spirit, with a bug swarm causing a brief halt.
Toss and Playing XIs
- Toss: Bangladesh Women lost and were asked to bat first (pitch favoring seamers early).
- England Women XI: Danni Wyatt-Hollis, Maia Bouchier, Tammy Beaumont, Heather Knight (c), Nat Sciver-Brunt, Alice Capsey, Amy Jones (wk), Sophie Ecclestone, Charlie Dean, Lauren Bell, Lauren Filer. (Impact Sub: Sarah Glenn—used for spin.)
- Bangladesh Women XI: Fargana Hoque, Rubya Haider, Sharmin Akhter, Sobhana Mostary, Nigar Sultana Joty (c & wk), Fahima Khatun, Rabeya Khan, Nahida Akter, Marufa Akter, Shorna Akter, Nishita Akter Nishi. (Impact Sub: Sumaiya Akter—used for batting.)
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Bangladesh Women Innings: 178 all out (49.4 overs)
Bangladesh recovered from 83/6 to post a competitive total, with Mostary anchoring and Khan accelerating.
| Batsman | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fargana Hoque | c Jones b Bell | 12 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 48.00 |
| Rubya Haider | c Sciver-Brunt b Ecclestone | 18 | 32 | 2 | 0 | 56.25 |
| Sharmin Akhter | c Capsey b Filer | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Sobhana Mostary | c Wyatt-Hollis b Dean | 60 | 85 | 6 | 0 | 70.59 |
| Nigar Sultana Joty (c & wk) | c Dean b Smith | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Fahima Khatun | c Bouchier b Filer | 13 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 65.00 |
| Rabeya Khan | not out | 43* | 27 | 4 | 1 | 159.26 |
| Nahida Akter | c Jones b Ecclestone | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Marufa Akter | c Jones b Dean | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Shorna Akter | c Sciver-Brunt b Ecclestone | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 25.00 |
| Nishita Akter Nishi | b Bell | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Extras | (lb 1, w 29) | 30 | – | – | – | – |
| Total | 178 all out (49.4 overs) | 14 | 1 | 3.58 RPO |
- Fall of Wickets: 1-28 (Hoque, 7.4 ov), 2-28 (Akhter, 7.6 ov), 3-46 (Haider, 13.1 ov), 4-46 (Sultana Joty, 13.3 ov), 5-83 (Khatun, 23.2 ov), 6-102 (Mostary, 32.1 ov), 7-102 (Nahida Akter, 32.2 ov), 8-102 (Marufa Akter, 32.3 ov), 9-175 (Shorna Akter, 47.1 ov), 10-178 (Nishi, 49.4 ov).
- Key Highlights: Powerplay: 28/2. Mostary’s 60 her maiden ODI 50; Khan’s 43* off 27 (159 SR) late surge; 29 wides from England.
- England Bowling:
Bowler Overs Maidens Runs Wickets Econ Sophie Ecclestone 10 1 24 3 2.40 Charlie Dean 9.4 0 28 2 2.90 Lauren Filer 10 0 42 2 4.20 Lauren Bell 10 0 40 1 4.00 Linsey Smith 10 0 44 1 4.40
England Women Innings: 182/6 (46.1 overs, target 179)
England’s chase was a rollercoaster, slumping to 103/6 before Knight’s heroics rescued them.
| Batsman | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danni Wyatt-Hollis | c Mostary b Khatun | 21 | 24 | 3 | 0 | 87.50 |
| Maia Bouchier | c Sultana Joty b Akter | 12 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Tammy Beaumont | c Sultana Joty b Akter | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Heather Knight (c) | not out | 79* | 111 | 6 | 0 | 71.17 |
| Nat Sciver-Brunt | c Haider b Khatun | 32 | 47 | 2 | 0 | 68.09 |
| Alice Capsey | lbw b Khatun | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Amy Jones (wk) | c Sultana Joty b Akter | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Sophie Ecclestone | c Mostary b Akter | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Charlie Dean | not out | 27* | 56 | 1 | 0 | 48.21 |
| Extras | (lb 1, w 10) | 11 | – | – | – | – |
| Total | 182/6 (46.1 overs) | 14 | 0 | 3.94 RPO |
- Fall of Wickets: 1-33 (Wyatt-Hollis, 6.5 ov), 2-33 (Beaumont, 7.1 ov), 3-33 (Bouchier, 7.3 ov), 4-103 (Sciver-Brunt, 24.3 ov), 5-103 (Capsey, 24.4 ov), 6-103 (Jones, 24.5 ov), 7-103 (Ecclestone, 25.2 ov).
- Key Highlights: Powerplay: 33/3. Knight-Dean 79-run stand from 103/6; Knight’s 79* her 28th ODI 50, overturning three dismissals (DRS on 0, 8, 13).
- Bangladesh Bowling:
Bowler Overs Maidens Runs Wickets Econ Fahima Khatun 10 1 16 3 1.60 Marufa Akter 10 0 28 4 2.80 Shorna Akter 10 0 45 0 4.50 Rabeya Khan 9 0 52 0 5.78 Sumaiya Akter 7.1 0 41 0 5.70
Match Context and Key Notes
- Tournament Impact: England (2-0) top with +0.78 NRR; Bangladesh (0-1) drop to sixth. England aim for third straight win vs Australia; Bangladesh regroup for India.
- Milestones: Knight’s 79* her 28th ODI 50; Mostary’s 60 maiden ODI 50; Khatun’s 3/16 her second-best ODI figures.
- Post-Match Buzz: Heather Knight: “We made it hard, but getting over the line is key.” Nigar Sultana Joty: “Girls fought till the end; proud of our bowling.” X: “Knight’s grit saves England!” (2M+ posts).
