By narenchoudhary6747@gmail.com 
The Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 saw another dominant performance from Australia Women, who cruised past Bangladesh Women with a 10-wicket victory in Vizag. It was a match that started with promise for Bangladesh but ended in a one-sided affair as Alyssa Healy and Phoebe Litchfield produced a masterclass in batting. With this win, Australia became the first team to qualify for the semi-finals, proving once again why they remain the most dominant force in women’s cricket.
Winning the toss and choosing to bat first, Bangladesh aimed to put up a competitive total on the board. Their plan initially worked as they managed to navigate through the powerplay without losing many wickets. Skipper Nigar Sultana looked composed, and the team appeared to have learned from their previous outing against South Africa.However, once the spinners came into play, Bangladesh’s innings started to crumble. The lack of partnerships and poor shot selections hurt them deeply. After a promising start, they kept losing wickets at regular intervals and failed to build any momentum in the middle overs.
The star of the first innings was undoubtedly Alana King, who bowled with remarkable control and precision. Her ability to maintain a consistent line and length troubled the Bangladeshi batters throughout the innings. King was named the Player of the Match for her exceptional performance.
After the game, King said,
“We focused on being disciplined with the ball and bowling to our strengths. There was a bit of spin in the surface, but for me, it’s always about the right length and plans. I’m happy I could play my part in keeping them to a reasonable score.”
Her spell ensured Bangladesh were restricted to a below-par total of 198 runs, a score that was never going to challenge a powerhouse like Australia.
When Australia came out to bat, there was no sign of hesitation or caution. From the very first ball, both Alyssa Healy and Phoebe Litchfield went on the attack. What followed was one of the most dominant chases in Women’s World Cup history.Australia reached the target of 199 runs without losing a wicket, completing the chase in just 24.5 overs. It was a show of pure dominance, one that underlined their unmatched batting depth and professionalism.
- Alyssa Healy, the Australian captain, was in sublime touch. She scored a breathtaking 113 off 73 balls*, registering her fourth World Cup century and her second consecutive ton of the 2025 edition.
- Phoebe Litchfield, her young opening partner, complemented her perfectly with a composed yet aggressive 85 off 70 balls*.
Their partnership of *202 runs became the third-highest opening stand in Women’s ODI World Cup history and the second-highest against Bangladesh Women.This chase also marked the eighth 10-wicket victory for Australia Women in World Cup history, a record that no other team has matched.
Healy was all smiles after the game but also acknowledged areas for improvement.
“Bangladesh played nicely, and we tried our best, but our execution wasn’t perfect. I was disappointed with my glove work today, but happy to contribute with the bat. It’s always a challenge, and I love it,” she said.
Healy also praised her teammates for their roles.
“Alana King was outstanding, and Darcie Brown set the tone beautifully up front. We pride ourselves on professionalism, and today was another step forward. We’ll take this confidence to Indore as we face England next.”
For Bangladesh, it was a tough day at the office.
“We started well and didn’t lose many wickets early, but we failed to build partnerships. The intent wasn’t there like in the match against South Africa. Missing two of our main bowlers hurt us. It was just a bad day for the team, and we’ll learn from this,” said Sultana.
Despite the loss, Bangladesh’s progress in recent years remains commendable, and matches like this will serve as valuable learning experiences for the developing side.
This game produced several eye-catching records:
- Australia’s 10-wicket win was their eighth in World Cup history, the most by any team.
- Their chase of 199 without losing a wicket became the second-highest successful chase without losing a wicket in Women’s ODIs.
- Alyssa Healy’s 73-ball century was the second-fastest in Women’s World Cup history, just behind Deandra Dottin’s 71-ball ton.
- Healy now holds four centuries in Women’s World Cups, joining legends like Charlotte Edwards and Suzie Bates.
- The 202-run partnership between Healy and Litchfield is also one of the highest in World Cup history for Australia.
These numbers underline Australia’s dominance and the consistency of their star players.
Speaking after receiving her Player of the Match award, Alana King emphasized the importance of teamwork and communication:
“If it’s not someone’s day, someone else always steps up. That’s the beauty of this team. We’ve got great communication, especially with Healy behind the stumps guiding us. We take pride in playing for each other.”
Her words perfectly summed up the Australian spirit, a team built on trust, clarity, and shared goals.
While Bangladesh suffered a heavy defeat, there were still positives to take away. Their openers showed patience early on, and the bowlers, though expensive, displayed discipline in the powerplay overs. The team’s key takeaway will be the need for consistency and partnerships.The absence of two frontline bowlers clearly hurt their balance. However, under Nigar Sultana’s leadership, the team continues to show growth. If they can combine intent with execution, Bangladesh can still make a mark in the remaining matches.
With this win, Australia have officially secured their spot in the semi-finals, becoming the first team to do so in the 2025 Women’s World Cup. They now look ahead to their next challenge against England in Indore, a fixture expected to be high-voltage.Australia’s ability to adapt, dominate, and stay professional makes them favorites not just to reach the final but to lift yet another World Cup trophy. Their balance, from fiery pacers to match-winning spinners and world-class batters, remains unmatched.
The Bangladesh vs Australia Women clash was a clear reminder of the gulf between the world champions and emerging teams. Bangladesh fought hard early on but couldn’t maintain pressure against a side as ruthless as Australia.For Australia, it was another day at the office, a commanding display led by the ever-reliable Alyssa Healy, the rising Phoebe Litchfield, and the skillful Alana King. With their semi-final spot confirmed, Australia look stronger than ever and are peaking just at the right time.
As the tournament moves forward, the message is loud and clear: Australia are here to dominate, and the rest of the teams have been put on notice.