England Women secured a clean 4‑wicket win over Bangladesh at the Baraspara Stadium in Guwahati, making it two victories from two games in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025. The match was a tense chase, with England reaching 182/6 in 46.1 overs to lock up a spot at the top of the points table.
Key moments
- Former skipper Heather Knight stayed unbeaten on 79 from 111 balls, guiding a late push to beat Bangladesh’s target of 178.
- England’s spin bowlers dominated early: Sophie Ecclestone (3‑24), Charlie Dean (2‑28), and Alice Capsey (2‑31) all took at least two wickets, while left‑arm spinner Linsey Smith also chipped in with 2‑33.
- Bangladesh struggled to keep the score moving. After an early 24‑run partnership, the openers fell and the team was left pinned at 29/2. A steady effort from Sobhana Mostary (60) was the lone highlight, but the innings never regained momentum.
Bangladesh’s innings
- Mostary’s 60 off 108 balls was the only bright spot. She steadied the team after both openers collapsed, but wickets kept falling on the other end.
- Rabeya Khan finished unbeaten on 43, adding fresh runs and preventing a lower total.
- The final total of 178 all‑out was built from 49.4 overs, with wickets tumbling at regular intervals.
England’s comeback
- The bowlers opened with a strong start: Marufa Akter took 2‑28 and Fahima Khatun 3‑16, removing the openers cheaply.
- Knight formed a 40‑run partnership with Nat Sciver‑Brunt, stabilising the chase.
- When Sophia Dunkley and Emma Lamb fell, England seemed at risk, but Knight rebuilt responsibly, pushing the score to 103/6.
- Charlie Dean provided the final spark, adding 27 not out as England closed the chase at 182/6 in the 47th over, sealing the victory.
After the match
With four points and a superior net run rate, England sits level with India at the top of the points table. They will face Sri Lanka in Colombo on Saturday, while Bangladesh prepare to meet New Zealand in Guwahati on Friday.
Bottom line
England Women’s disciplined spin attack and Heather Knight’s calm batting turned a tight match into a decisive win, cementing their place at the summit of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 table.
Source: ianslive
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