Bangladesh vs England face off in the Women’s ODI World Cup at Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati, on October 7, 2025. England are strong favorites after a dominant start, while Bangladesh aim to build on their opening win. Key players include Sophie Ecclestone, Amy Jones, and Nahida Akter, with spin expected to be crucial.
Match Details:
- Date: Tuesday, 7th October 2025
- Venue: Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati
- Start Time: 09:30 AM BST | 03:00 PM IST
Bangladesh vs England, Current Form:
England:
England began their World Cup campaign in style, thrashing South Africa for just 69 runs and chasing the target without losing a wicket. Key batters Nat Sciver-Brunt, Tammy Beaumont, and Amy Jones have been in excellent form, while the spin quartet of Charlie Dean, Linsey Smith, Sarah Glenn, and Sophie Ecclestone has been instrumental in restricting oppositions.
Bangladesh:
Bangladesh also made a flying start, defeating Pakistan convincingly in their opening match. The team will look to maintain momentum, with Tazmin Brits aiming to continue her strong performance. All-round contributions and the potential inclusion of Annerie Dercksen could add depth, while Nonkululeko Mlaba’s spin remains a key factor with the ball.
Bangladesh vs England, Players to Watch:
England:
- Sophie Ecclestone: Leading wicket-taker for England this year with 14 wickets in seven matches, averaging 18.35, with a strike every 26.5 balls.
- Amy Jones: In red-hot form, scoring 450 runs in nine innings at an average of 75 and strike rate of 90.5, including two centuries in 2025.
- Linsey Smith: Enjoying a career resurgence, she has 13 wickets in five games, averaging 13.2 with a strike every 18 balls.
Bangladesh:
- Marufa Akter: Crucial pace bowler, accounting for nearly 20% of Bangladesh’s pace wickets, providing early breakthroughs.
- Rubya Haider Jhelik: Calm on debut, scoring 54*, pivotal to Bangladesh’s opening win.
- Nahida Akter: Leading wicket-taker for Bangladesh in 2025 with 12 wickets in seven matches, maintaining an economical 4.0 runs per over.
Bangladesh vs England, Head-to-Head (Last 5 Matches):
- England: 1 win
- Bangladesh: 0 wins
These teams have met only once previously, in the 2022 Women’s World Cup at Wellington, where England won by 100 runs. Bangladesh will hope their spin attack can produce some surprises and challenge the dominant English side.