ENG vs BAN Women’s ODI: England and Bangladesh will clash in the 8th match of the ongoing ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, today, October 7. Both sides have begun the tournament on a strong note, and this encounter promises to be an intriguing contest.
England started their campaign in style, beating South Africa by 10 wickets in their opener. The win was particularly significant given the scrutiny the team faced after their group-stage exit in last year’s T20 World Cup and the 16-0 Ashes defeat earlier this year.
England’s bowlers were ruthless, bundling out South Africa for just 69 runs. Sinalo Jafta’s 22 was the only notable resistance from the visitors, as no other batter reached double digits. With Heather Knight’s side firing on all cylinders, they will be eager to reinforce their title credentials against Bangladesh.
Bangladesh will look to continue their impressive run and upset a top-ranked team. With a growing reputation on the global stage, they aim to script another giant-killing act and build on their World Cup history.
England vs Bangladesh: Head-to-head records
-Total Matches: 1
-England Wins: 1
-Bangladesh Wins: 0
The only previous ODI World Cup encounter between these two sides was in 2022 at Wellington, where England secured a 100-run victory.
England vs Bangladesh: Weather and pitch report
The forecast for Guwahati on Tuesday is not very encouraging, with rain predicted throughout the day. Even if the match gets underway, a shortened game cannot be ruled out. Temperatures are expected to hover in the high 20s during play, adding another layer of uncertainty to the contest.
The Barsapara Stadium has offered assistance to seamers so far in the tournament. In the opening game, Sri Lanka’s bowlers reduced India to 124/6 before the hosts recovered to post 269. England exploited similar conditions to bowl out South Africa for just 69. With moisture in the air, bowlers are likely to play a key role once again, making the toss a crucial factor.
England vs Bangladesh: Predicted playing XIs
England: Tammy Beaumont, Amy Jones (w), Heather Knight, Nat Sciver-Brunt (c), Sophia Dunkley, Emma Lamb, Alice Capsey, Charlotte Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Linsey Smith, Lauren Bell
Bangladesh: Fargana Hoque, Rubya Haider, Sharmin Akhter, Nigar Sultana (w/c), Sobhana Mostary, Shorna Akter, Fahima Khatun, Nahida Akter, Rabeya Khan, Marufa Akter, Nishita Akter Nishi