South Africa Women will meet Bangladesh Women in the 14th match of the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam on Monday, October 13.

The Proteas enter the contest with renewed confidence after recovering from a tough start to the tournament. They began with a heavy defeat against England but bounced back strongly with a dominant win over New Zealand. Their momentum continued as they pulled off a thrilling chase against India, led by Nadine de Klerk’s superb all-round display.

Chloe Tryon’s Form Boosts South Africa

Chloe Tryon has been one of South Africa’s standout performers. After a quiet start to the tournament, she made a strong comeback against India, showing her value as a true all-rounder.

She first dismantled India’s middle order with figures of 3 for 23, dismissing Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur, and Amanjot Kaur. Later, when South Africa were struggling at 81 for 5 while chasing 252, Tryon stepped up with a fighting knock to guide them home. Remarkably, she did it all while managing a calf niggle, earning widespread praise for her resilience and determination.

Bangladesh Seek Stability After Mixed Start

Bangladesh Women, on the other hand, are struggling for consistency. They started impressively with a commanding victory over Pakistan but stumbled in their next two matches against England and New Zealand. Their batting unit, in particular, has failed to deliver under pressure, often losing wickets in clusters.

Captain Nigar Sultana’s own form has been a concern. She has scored only 23, 0, and 4 in her last three innings, each ending in soft dismissals. Despite praising her bowlers after the New Zealand match, Nigar admitted her team’s batting lacked stability. She said the players must “build partnerships and show composure when chasing targets over 200.”

Key Battle and Toss Importance

If recent matches are any indication, the toss will play a crucial role in this contest. Visakhapatnam’s pitch has generally favored batters early on but tends to slow down as spinners come into play. Teams that bat sensibly in the early overs and keep wickets in hand could score heavily in the latter stages of the innings.

Given the venue’s recent high-scoring games, both captains will likely prefer to chase, especially with the chance of rain influencing the outcome.

Head-to-Head Record

South Africa hold a dominant record over Bangladesh in women’s ODIs. Out of 21 encounters, South Africa have won 18, while Bangladesh have managed just 3 victories. This record highlights South Africa’s clear upper hand, though Bangladesh will be eager to prove themselves on a global stage.

Pitch Report

The pitch at the ACA-VDCA Stadium is expected to be balanced, offering opportunities for both batters and bowlers. In the earlier India-South Africa match, pacers found good movement early on, but spinners gained control as the game progressed. Teams that preserve wickets can take full advantage of the flat surface in the final overs, where scoring becomes easier.

Weather Report

The weather in Visakhapatnam on Monday, October 13, 2025, may impact the match significantly. There is a 75% chance of rain during the day, along with high humidity levels of around 86%. Temperatures are expected to hover between 30°C and 24°C, and winds will blow from the northeast at about 11 mph. If rain intervenes, the match could see reduced overs or tricky conditions under lights.

Squads

Bangladesh Women: Rubya Haider, Sharmin Akhter, Nigar Sultana (c/wk), Sobhana Mostary, Sumaiya Akter, Fahima Khatun, Shorna Akter, Nahida Akter, Rabeya Khan, Nishita Akter Nishi, Marufa Akter, Ritu Moni, Shanjida Akter Meghla, Fariha Trisna, Fargana Hoque

South Africa Women: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Sune Luus, Marizanne Kapp, Anneke Bosch, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Ayabonga Khaka, Tumi Sekhukhune, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Masabata Klaas, Nondumiso Shangase, Karabo Meso, Annerie Dercksen