England vs Bangladesh Women’s World Cup 2025 clash began with Nat Sciver-Brunt winning the toss and choosing to bowl first in Guwahati. Both sides entered the match with confidence after registering victories in their opening games of the tournament.
England Stick with Unchanged XI After Dominant Start
England maintained their winning combination from the opening fixture. Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt confirmed that her team would remain unchanged after their emphatic ten-wicket win over South Africa. The skipper mentioned that the players were feeling confident but emphasized the need to start fresh against Bangladesh.
The England vs Bangladesh Women’s World Cup 2025 fixture marks just the second ODI meeting between the two sides. England had previously defeated Bangladesh by 100 runs at the last World Cup, setting the stage for another intriguing contest.
Bangladesh Make Two Changes to Strengthen Line-Up
Bangladesh introduced two key changes for this World Cup encounter. All-rounder Ritu Moni was brought into the middle order, while left-arm spinner Sanjida Akter Meghla replaced offspinner Nishita Akter Nishi. Their captain, Nigar Sultana, expressed optimism about the team’s approach and highlighted the confidence gained from their seven-wicket victory over Pakistan.
She also stated that the side aims to deliver strong performances against top-ranked teams like England and Australia. With young players showing consistency, Bangladesh appear motivated to challenge stronger opponents in the Women’s World Cup 2025.
Team Line-ups for the England vs Bangladesh Women’s World Cup 2025 Match
England XI: Tammy Beaumont, Amy Jones (wk), Heather Knight, Nat Sciver-Brunt (c), Sophia Dunkley, Emma Lamb, Alice Capsey, Charlie Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Linsey Smith, Lauren Bell.
Bangladesh XI: Rubya Haider, Sharmin Akhter, Nigar Sultana (c & wk), Sobhana Mostary, Ritu Moni, Shorna Akter, Fahima Khatun, Nahida Akter, Rabeya Khan, Marufa Akter, Sanjida Akter Meghla.
What Lies Ahead in Guwahati
With both teams eager to maintain momentum, the England vs Bangladesh Women’s World Cup 2025 contest promises an exciting battle between England’s disciplined bowling attack and Bangladesh’s improving batting line-up. The outcome could play a crucial role in shaping the points table and tournament momentum.
