Defending champions Australia continued their dominant run in the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025, booking their place in the semifinals after crushing Bangladesh by 10 wickets in a one-sided match played at the Eden Park, Auckland.
Bangladesh, after winning the toss and choosing to bat first, struggled against the disciplined Australian bowling attack. Their innings never gained momentum as wickets kept falling regularly. Only Fargana Hoque (38) and Nigar Sultana (25) managed to show some resistance. The Bangladeshi team was bowled out for 142 runs in 39.4 overs.
For Australia, Megan Schutt and Jess Jonassen were the stars with the ball, taking 3 wickets each, while Ashleigh Gardner provided good support with 2 wickets. Their tight bowling restricted Bangladesh to a below-par total, setting the stage for an easy chase.
Full Scorecard & Match Details
🇧🇩 Bangladesh Innings
Bangladesh: 198/9 (50 overs)
Venue: Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA–VDCA Stadium, Visakhapatnam
Top Scorers:
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Sobhana Mostary – 66* (80 balls, 7 fours)
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Rubya Haider – 44 (68 balls, 4 fours)
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Nigar Sultana (C) – 23 (30 balls)
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Fargana Hoque – 17 (25 balls)
Fell of Wickets: 22/1, 49/2, 76/3, 103/4, 129/5, 142/6, 163/7, 184/8, 198/9
Australian Bowling:
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Alana King: 10–2–18–2
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Georgia Wareham: 10–1–22–2
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Annabel Sutherland: 7–0–36–2
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Ashleigh Gardner: 9–0–41–2
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Megan Schutt: 8–0–38–1
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Ellyse Perry: 6–0–35–0
Bangladesh managed a fighting total of 198/9, thanks to Sobhana Mostary’s resilient unbeaten half-century. But the rest of the batting lineup failed to provide solid partnerships.
🇦🇺 Australia Innings
Australia: 202/0 (24.5 overs)
Result: Australia won by 10 wickets
Top Scorers:
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Alyssa Healy (C & WK): 113* (77 balls, 20 fours)
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Phoebe Litchfield: 84* (72 balls, 10 fours, 2 sixes)
Partnership:
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Healy and Litchfield – 202* (Opening Stand, 24.5 overs)
Australia chased down the target of 199 runs with complete authority.
Captain Alyssa Healy played one of the most dominant innings of the tournament, smashing a blistering 113 not out off just 77 deliveries. Her stroke play was elegant and powerful, showing her world-class touch.
Phoebe Litchfield complemented her beautifully with a steady 84 not out, ensuring Australia never lost momentum.
Together, they formed an unbroken 202-run partnership, finishing the match in under 25 overs.
🏆 Match Highlights
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Player of the Match: Alyssa Healy (113* off 77 balls)
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Australia Qualify for Semifinals – fifth win in six matches.
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Healy’s Innings: Fastest century (73 balls) of the tournament.
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Bangladesh’s Best Performer: Sobhana Mostary (66*).
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Australia remain unbeaten in the group stage.
📊 Final Summary
| Team | Score | Overs | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | 198/9 | 50.0 | — |
| Australia | 202/0 | 24.5 | Won by 10 wickets |
🗝️ Key Takeaways
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Alyssa Healy’s commanding hundred led Australia’s charge.
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Australian bowlers were clinical — King, Wareham, Gardner, and Sutherland shared eight wickets.
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Bangladesh’s top order collapsed under pressure except Mostary’s resistance.
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This win sealed Australia’s semifinal spot with two games remaining.
