Australia Women will face Bangladesh Women in the 17th match of the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 at Visakhapatnam. The defending champions have been unbeaten so far. They have won three matches, including a dominant victory over hosts India. One of their games, against Sri Lanka, was washed out due to rain.

Captain Alyssa Healy is in red-hot form, scoring 142 in Australia’s chase of a record 331 against India at the same venue. Skipper Healy’s performance has given the Aussies confidence as they aim to maintain their flawless record.

Bangladesh Women Show Improvement

Bangladesh have improved significantly. They nearly defeated South Africa in their last match and have tested Australia before. In the ODI World Cup 2022 clash in Wellington, Bangladesh defended a modest total of 132 but still pushed Australia to the edge.

Bangladesh are likely to keep the same line-up after their impressive performance against South Africa.

Key Player Updates

Australia faced a few challenges in the last match. Ellyse Perry and Megan Schutt had to leave the game due to cramps in the humid conditions at Vizag. Australia can bring in Georgia Wareham to give rest to Sophie Molineux, who is returning from a long knee injury break.

Head-to-Head Record

Australia and Bangladesh have faced each other four times in ODIs. Australia Women have won all four encounters, maintaining complete dominance.

Pitch Report

The Dr Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam offers a batter-friendly surface. Teams scoring above 275 are likely to be competitive. Spinners often become crucial as the match progresses. Accuracy and consistency will be key for both sides. The team batting first will aim for a big total.

Weather Report

The weather is expected to be hot and humid, with partly cloudy skies. The temperature will reach 33°C, feeling like 39°C, with humidity around 62%. Winds will blow at 11 mph from the east. No rain is expected, so the full game should be played. Dew could become a factor later in the evening.

Squads

Australia Women: Alyssa Healy (c/wk), Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Sophie Molineux, Kim Garth, Alana King, Megan Schutt, Georgia Wareham, Darcie Brown, Georgia Voll, Heather Graham

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