AUSW vs BANW Probable Playing 11: Alyssa Healy-led Australia will square off against Nigar Sultana-led Bangladesh Women in the 17th match of the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 on October 16 at ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam.
Australia Women secured 3 wins out of four games in the marquee tournament. Alyssa Healy’s side went on to secure an 89-run victory against New Zealand Women in their opener match.
However, their game against Sri Lanka has been abandoned due to rain. However, they secured a 107-run victory against Pakistan and a three-wicket victory against India.
Meanwhile, Bangladesh has only one win out of four games. After securing a 7 wicket victory against Pakistan, Nigar Sultana’s side suffered back to back defeats in the games against England, New Zealand and South Africa.
With Australia secured the top position, Bangladesh women are in the bottom third position of the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 points table.
AUSW vs BANW Weather Report
According to weather report, the conditions will be partly sunny and humid. The temperature will range between 25 and 30 degrees celsius while humidity to rise up to 90%.
With dew factor set to make a major impact in the second innings, and less chances for rain, we could expect a full 50-over game at Visakhapatnam.
AUSW vs BANW Pitch Report
The pitch at ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, generally offers a balanced contest. The fast bowlers can extract bounce while the surface becomes favourable for batting as the match progresses.
Spinners can come into play in the middle and later overs gaining turn and grip, making it a versatile track suitable for both batters and bowlers.
AUSW vs BANW Probable Playing 11
Australia Women
Alyssa Healy (wk/c), Beth Mooney, Meg Lanning (c), Ellyse Perry, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Grace Harris, Annabel Sutherland, Megan Schutt, Jess Jonassen, Alana King
Bangladesh Women
Fargana Hoque, Murshida Khatun, Nigar Sultana (c/wk), Sobhana Mostary, Rumana Ahmed, Fahima Khatun, Nahida Akter, Ritu Moni, Marufa Akter, Jahanara Alam, Salma Khatun
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