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The ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 action continues as South Africa Women (SA-W) take on Bangladesh Women (BAN-W) in Match 14 on Monday, October 13 at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam. The high-voltage encounter will get underway at 3:00 PM IST.
South Africa Women
After a crushing 10-wicket loss to England Women in their tournament opener, South Africa Women have made a brilliant comeback with consecutive wins against New Zealand Women and India Women. Their most recent victory came in a thrilling three-wicket chase against India. Bowling first, the Proteas restricted India to 251 with Chloe Tryon leading the attack with three wickets while Nonkululeko Mlaba, Marizanne Kapp, and Nadine de Klerk picked up two apiece.
The chase wasn’t straightforward as they slipped to 81/5, but captain Laura Wolvaardt’s gritty 70 and Nadine de Klerk’s match-winning 84 off 54 balls turned the game around. With two confidence-boosting wins behind them, South Africa will aim for a hat-trick of victories and strengthen their position in the points table.
Bangladesh Women
Bangladesh Women started their campaign positively with a seven-wicket win over Pakistan Women but since then, things haven’t gone their way. They have suffered consecutive defeats to England Women and New Zealand Women. In their last outing against the White Ferns, they conceded 227/9 with Rabeya Khan being the standout bowler, claiming three wickets.
However, their batting crumbled under pressure with the top five batters all dismissed for single digits. Fahima Khatun’s 34 off 80 balls was the only resistance as they folded for 127. Bangladesh will need a collective batting effort to challenge South Africa’s in-form bowling attack. Their spinners, particularly Nahida Akter and Fahima Khatun, will have to play a major role if they are to pull off an upset in Visakhapatnam.
SA-W vs BAN-W head-to-head overview
South Africa Women and Bangladesh Women have faced each other 21 times in One-Day Internationals. The Proteas hold a dominant record with 18 wins while Bangladesh have registered only 3 victories.
Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium pitch report
The Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam is known for its batting-friendly surface as it offers even bounce and plenty of opportunities for stroke-making. Spinners, however, come into play as the match progresses while pacers must make the most of the early swing before resorting to cutters and slower deliveries. Interestingly, five of the six Women’s ODIs at this venue have been won by teams batting second. Expect the captain winning the toss to field first and look to restrict the opposition.
South Africa Women and Bangladesh Women’s probable playing XI
South Africa Women
Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Sune Luus, Marizanne Kapp, Anneke Bosch, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Tumi Sekhukhune, Ayabonga Khaka
Bangladesh Women
Rubya Haider, Sharmin Akhter, Nigar Sultana (c & wk), Sobhana Mostary, Sumaiya AKter, Shorna Akter, Fahima Khatun, Nahida Akter, Rabeya Khan, Marufa Akter, Nishita Akter Nishi
Top run scorers in SA-W vs BAN-W ODIs
We are considering only the players from the current squad.
Fargana Hoque: 496 Runs
Bangladesh Women’s opener, Fargana Hoque has scored 496 runs in 20 innings at an average of 26.10, including one century and four fifties with a highest score of 102.
Laura Wolvaardt: 421 Runs
South Africa’s captain, Laura Wolvaardt has amassed 421 runs in 9 matches at a superb average of 60.14, including one hundred and two fifties. Her calm and elegant strokeplay makes her a key wicket for Bangladesh.
Nigar Sultana: 271 Runs
Bangladesh skipper, Nigar Sultana has registered 271 runs in 15 innings at an average of 20.84 with one fifty. Her role as a stabilizer in the middle order will be crucial.
Top wicket-takers in SA-W vs BAN-W ODIs
We are considering only the players from the current squad.
Marizanne Kapp: 23 Wickets
The veteran all-rounder has been a consistent performer as she has snagged 23 wickets in 17 matches at an incredible average of 14.30 with best figures of 2/5.
Ayabonga Khaka: 20 Wickets
Ayabonga Khaka has bagged 20 wickets in 14 matches at an average of 17.95 with a best of 4/32, providing early breakthroughs with the new ball.
Sune Luus: 13 Wickets
The all-rounder has taken 13 wickets in 12 innings at 20.30 average, often providing key breakthroughs with her spin in the middle overs.
SA-W vs BAN-W stats
South Africa Women’s records
- South Africa Women have played 30 ODIs in India, winning 13 and losing 17.
- Tazmin Brits has been in phenomenal form in 2025, scoring 749 runs in 12 ODIs at an average of 74.90, including five centuries and a highest score of 171*.
- Laura Wolvaardt has tallied 437 runs in 12 matches this year at 36.41 average with one hundred and two fifties.
- Nonkululeko Mlaba leads South Africa’s wicket charts in 2025 with 21 wickets in 11 ODIs at an economy of 4.76.
- Laura Wolvaardt vs Marufa Akter in ODIs: 22 runs, 29 balls, 1 dismissal
- Tazmin Brits vs Nahida Akter in ODIs: 21 runs, 32 balls, 0 dismissals
- Nonkululeko Mlaba vs Nigar Sultana in ODIs: 6 runs, 12 balls, 1 dismissal.
- Marizanne Kapp vs Fargana Hoque in ODIs: 49 runs, 131 balls, 3 dismissals.
Bangladesh Women’s records
- Bangladesh Women have played 5 ODIs in India and lost all.
- Sharmin Akhter is Bangladesh’s top scorer in 2025 with 399 runs in 11 matches, including three fifties.
- Nigar Sultana has scored 361 runs in 11 ODIs this year at a strike rate of 73.6 with one century and three fifties.
- Fahima Khatun has claimed 15 wickets in 10 ODIs in 2025 at an economy of 4.10, including a five-wicket haul.
- Rabeya Khan has taken 13 wickets in 11 matches at 3.58 economy.
- Sharmin Akhter vs Ayabonga Khaka in ODIs: 37 runs, 71 balls, 2 dismissals.
- Fahima Khatun vs Anneke Bosch in ODIs: 17 runs, 17 balls, 0 dismissals.
- Rabeya Khan vs Sune Luus in ODIs: 15 runs, 27 balls, 1 dismissal.
- Nahida Akter vs Anneke Bosch in ODIs: 28 runs, 26 balls, 1 dismissal
Records that can be broken in SA-W vs BAN-W Match 14 of 2025 Women’s World Cup
- Anneke Bosch requires 2 fours to reach 50 ODI fours.
- Sune Luus needs 2 fours to complete 250 ODI fours.
- Chloe Tryon is 7 fours away from 200 ODI fours.
- Nonkululeko Mlaba needs 6 wickets to reach 50 ODI wickets.
- Sharmin Akhter requires 3 fours to complete 150 ODI fours.
- Ritu Moni needs 2 fours to reach 50 ODI fours.
