New Delhi: The England women’s cricket team continued their excellent form in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, defeating Bangladesh by four wickets. Captain Heather Knight’s brilliant half-century helped England achieve the target and register their second consecutive win in the tournament.
Bangladesh’s Batting Weakness
Bangladesh’s women’s team batted first but were all out for just 178 runs. Opener Sharmin Akhtar scored 30, while Sobhana Mostari played a useful innings of 60. Captains Nigar Sultana and Rubya Haider were dismissed early, putting the team under initial pressure.
England’s Bowlers Dominate
England’s bowlers performed brilliantly. Sophie Ecclestone destroyed the middle order, taking three wickets. Linsey Smith and Charlie Dean took two wickets each. Alice Capsey and Lauren Bell also took one wicket each, denying Bangladesh a chance to recover.
England’s Batting and Captaincy
England got off to a slow start while chasing the target. Amy Jones and Tammy Beaumont were dismissed early. But captain Heather Knight steadied the team with an unbeaten 79*. Knight hit 11 fours in 118 balls to take the team to victory.
Fahima Khatun’s Challenge
Bangladesh’s Fahima Khatun bowled brilliantly, taking 3 crucial wickets for 36 runs in 10 overs. She took the important wickets of Nat Sciver-Brunt and Sophia Dunkley, but could not lead the team to victory.
Excellent Partnership
Captain Knight was brilliantly supported by Charlotte Dean. The two shared an unbeaten partnership for the seventh wicket, taking England to the target in 46.1 overs. Dean scored 27 runs off 56 balls.
England’s Confident Victory
In the end, England scored 182 runs to beat Bangladesh by 4 wickets. With this win, England registered their second consecutive victory in the tournament and confirmed their strong position.
Story Highlights
- Bangladesh all out for 178, Sobhana Mostari’s 60-run innings went in vain.
- Sophie Ecclestone took three wickets to strengthen England’s position.
- Captain Heather Knight’s unbeaten 79-run captaincy innings.
- England won by four wickets in 46.1 overs.
