In a hard-fought battle at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati, England Women held their nerves to clinch a 4-wicket victory over a spirited Bangladesh Women side in the 8th ODI of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025. This win marked England’s second consecutive victory in the tournament, taking them to 4 points on the table.
- Date: October 7, 2025
- Venue: Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
- Result: England Women won by 4 wickets
- Toss: England Women won the toss and opted to bowl
Bangladesh Women’s Innings – Rabeya’s Late Fireworks Lift Total to 178
Opting to bat first, Bangladesh Women struggled for momentum throughout the innings. The top order collapsed early, and it was Sobhana Mostary who stood out with a patient 60 off 108 balls, holding one end together.
The real spark came in the final overs as Rabeya Khan smashed a quickfire 43 off 27 balls, lifting Bangladesh to a respectable 178 all out in 49.4 overs.
Top Batters – BAN-W
| Player | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sobhana Mostary | 60 | 108 | 8 | 0 | 55.56 |
| Rabeya Khan | 43* | 27 | 6 | 1 | 159.26 |
| Sharmin Akhter | 30 | 52 | 6 | 0 | 57.69 |
Top Bowlers – ENG-W
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sophie Ecclestone | 10 | 24 | 3 | 2.40 |
| Charlie Dean | 10 | 28 | 2 | 2.80 |
| Alice Capsey | 8 | 31 | 2 | 3.88 |
England Women’s Run-Chase – Knight Holds Fort Amid Wickets
Chasing 179 on a tricky surface, England didn’t have it easy. Early dismissals of Tammy Beaumont and Amy Jones pushed them to the back foot. But skipper Heather Knight stood like a wall and guided the innings with an unbeaten 79 off 111 balls, supported late by *Charlie Dean (27 off 56)**.
The duo stitched a 79-run partnership for the 7th wicket, taking England home in 46.1 overs.
Top Batters – ENG-W
| Player | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heather Knight | 79* | 111 | 8 | 1 | 71.17 |
| Nat Sciver | 32 | 41 | 5 | 0 | 78.05 |
| Charlie Dean | 27* | 56 | 2 | 0 | 48.21 |
Top Bowlers – BAN-W
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fahima Khatun | 10 | 16 | 3 | 1.60 |
| Marufa Akter | 5 | 28 | 2 | 5.60 |
| Sanjida Meghla | 7 | 24 | 1 | 3.43 |
Partnership of the Match
- Heather Knight and Charlie Dean’s 79-run unbeaten stand proved to be the match-winning effort under pressure.
Points Table Impact
With this win, England Women move to 4 points with 2 wins in 2 matches, topping their group. Bangladesh, despite a good fight, remain with 1 win from 2 games.
Points Table Snapshot
| Team | Matches | Wins | Losses | NRR | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG-W | 2 | 2 | 0 | +3.561 | 4 |
| BAN-W | 2 | 1 | 1 | +1.623 | 2 |
What’s Next?
- Bangladesh Women will next face New Zealand Women on October 10 at the same venue – Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati.
- England Women take on Sri Lanka Women on October 11 in Colombo.
Read more: England Women vs Bangladesh Women Head-to-Head ODI & T20I
Final Words
England showed grit and depth as they weathered early blows and mounted a successful chase, thanks to a calm and composed knock by Heather Knight. Bangladesh may have lost, but their bowling and Rabeya Khan’s late cameo left a strong impression.
