AUS W VS BAN W MATCH 17

Can anyone stop the Australian juggernaut? The defending champions roll into Visakhapatnam for Match 17 of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, riding high after pulling off the highest successful chase in Women’s ODI history - gunning down India’s 331 with remarkable composure, led by Alyssa Healy’s scintillating century and steady support from Ellyse Perry and Beth Mooney. That record-breaking victory, following earlier wins over Pakistan and New Zealand, has cemented Australia’s spot near the top of the table and showcased the depth and balance that make them such a feared side, with Ashleigh Gardner’s guile and Annabel Sutherland’s sharp bursts, including a brilliant fifer in the last game, adding bite to their bowling. With Phoebe Litchfield's quick early starts and Healy, Mooney, and Gardner all already scoring tons, they are looking as formidable as ever. Bangladesh Women, though, are no pushovers - they’ve already stunned Pakistan and pushed heavyweights England and South Africa to the brink with spirited, disciplined displays led by Fargana Hoque, Nigar Sultana Joty, and Shorna Akter, who scored the fastest fifty for her nation in the last game. However, their spin trio of Rabeya Khan, Nahida Akter, and Marufa Akter have been causing real trouble, but just that they have not been supported by the fielders in pressure situations, which has been their downfall. That said, their growing belief and tactical nous have earned them plenty of respect this tournament, but they’ll need to be flawless to tame the world champions. With Australia’s juggernaut showing no signs of slowing and Bangladesh hungry for another upset, Visakhapatnam could be in for a contest that tests both resolve and reputation.