ICC Women's CWC 2022 | BAN-W vs AUS-W | Match 25, Preview, Predictions, Fantasy XI

We are entering the business end of the tournament. Bangladesh Women will face Australia Women at Basin Reserve in Wellington on March 25, 2022. A historic game awaits us as Bangladesh are playing against Australia for the first time in ODI's.

The Bangla Tigresses are in seventh place with a solitary win over Pakistan Women, while Australia has been unstoppable and is the only unbeaten team in the competition.

The Nigar Sultana led side had their dreams come true when they got their first opportunity to play in the World Cups. They have given tough fights to their opponents, and their determination and adaptability to the foreign conditions have gained them praise from the cricketing fraternities. The team from Asia have won just a solitary match against Pakistan and will be looking to bow out on a high.

Their bowling is their strength, and they consistently troubled the best in the business. However, despite Bangladesh bowling their hearts out, their batters have failed to click as a unit, and as a result, Bangladesh finds themselves in this situation. They are up against the mighty Aussies, and it won't be an easy task against a top-notch side.

On the other hand, Australia Women, led by the run machine Meg Lanning, is unstoppable. They have already qualified for the semis and are just enjoying their unbreachable record of 6-wins on a trot. After working hard for the victory in the first match against England Women, they have raised themselves to a level higher. The upcoming battle should be a cakewalk for the mighty Australian Women.

With their players in unbelievable form, the Australian Women's side is a team to beat if one wants to lift the silverware. If Healy doesn't hit you, Haynes will; if she doesn't, then surely Lanning will, and then the list goes on till Brown at number 11. Australia shouldn't be complacent about this game despite securing a place in the semis.

Ellyse Perry is ruled out of this game with an injury. Considering the opponents and their position in the points table, they might think of giving rest to the big guns ahead of the big semi-finale game.

Match Details:

Bangladesh Women vs Australia Women- Match 25

Date and Time- March 25, 2022, 3:30 AM IST

Venue- Basin Reserve, Wellington

Broadcast- Star Sports Network and Disney+Hotstar

Pitch Report:

The Basin Reserve is hosting its fifth game of the ongoing World Cup. Australian women are well aware of the surface, but Bangladesh will find it hard to adjust to the conditions. The last match played here was taken away by rain. Talking about the pitch, it's a seamer-friendly surface. Batters will have to play watchfully and then pick their spots to score. Early morning start and with some moisture in the pitch will give the captain winning the toss an easy time during the toss. Bowling first should be the motto. The average score batting first is around the 225-240 mark.

Weather Conditions:

According to the forecasts, guess what? It's another gloomy day with no hope, to be honest. However, there is predicted rain throughout the day. 

Squads:

Bangladesh Women

Nigar Sultana (c & wk), Murshida Khatun, Sharmin Akhter, Fargana Hoque, Rumana Ahmed, Lata Mondal, Salma Khatun, Ritu Moni, Fahima Khatun, Nahida Akter, Jahanara Alam, Suraiya Azmin, Shamima Sultana, Sobhana Mostary, Shanjida Akter, Fariha Trisna.

Australia Women

Alyssa Healy (wk), Meg Lanning (c), Rachael Haynes, Beth Mooney, Tahlia McGrath, Ashleigh Gardner, Annabel Sutherland, Ellyse Perry, Jess Jonassen, Alana King, Megan Schutt, Grace Harris, Nicola Carey, Amanda Wellington, Darcie Brown.

Probable Playing XI:

Bangladesh Women

Sharmin Akhter, Murshida Khatun, Fargana Hoque, Nigar Sultana (c & wk), Rumana Ahmed, Ritu Moni, Lata Mondal, Salma Khatun, Nahida Akter, Fariha Trisna, Jahanara Alam.

Australia Women

Rachael Haynes, Alyssa Healy (wk), Meg Lanning (c), Grace Harris, Beth Mooney, Tahlia McGrath, Ashleigh Gardner, Jess Jonassen, Annabel Sutherland, Amanda Wellington, Megan Schutt.

CE Fantasy XI:

Alyssa Healy, Beth Mooney, Ashleigh Gardner, Jess Jonassen, Megan Schutt, Fargana Hoque, Nigar Sultana, Ritu Moni, Jahanara Alam

Captain- Meg Lanning

Vice-Captain- Rachael Haynes