Alyssa Healy produced another masterclass as Australia progressed to the semi-finals of the Women’s World Cup. On Thursday, October 16, Healy scored back-to-back centuries to lead the seven-time champions to an impressive 10-wicket victory over Nigar Sultana Jota’s Bangladesh at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam.
After setting a record for highest successful run-chase in women’s ODIs against India at the same venue, Australia easily made 199 and finished the game with 25.1 overs to spare. The win extended Australia’s unbeaten run and allowed them to reclaim top spot in the points table. For Bangladesh, the result leaves them in a must-win position to keep their remaining matches in contention.
AUS vs BAN Women’s World Cup Highlights
Bangladesh brings honor to Mostary
After electing to bat first, Bangladesh got off to a steady start with a 32-run opening stand between Rubya Haider Jhelik and Fargana Hoque Pinky. Megan Schutt broke the partnership and dismissed Pinky who managed just 8 off 24 balls. Jhelik survived a tough chance early on when Phoebe Litchfield dropped her in the slips and went on to score 44 off 59 balls, including eight fours, before Ash Gardner claimed his wicket.
Gardner soon added Sharmin Akter Supta to her tally, who scored 19 off 33. Alana King then picked up the valuable wicket of Nigar Sultana Jota for 12 to continue her batting streak in the tournament. Shorna Akter, who recently scored the fastest fifty by a Bangladeshi batsman, managed just seven off 24 balls.
However, Sobhana Mostary anchored the innings with her second fifty of the tournament to guide the Tigers to a total of 198 for nine. Mostary reached her fifty off 66 balls and remained unbeaten on 66 off 80 deliveries, hitting nine fours. Gardner, Annabel Sutherland, King and Georgia Wareham shared the goals, with each of the latter three taking two.
Healy, Litchfield relieve Bangladesh
The run drive was completely one-sided, with Australia completing the target in just 24.5 overs. Healy and Litchfield started cautiously, scoring 17 runs in the first four overs, but quickly picked up the pace and never looked back. The pair helped Australia record the fastest team 100 of the tournament, which they achieved in just 13.5 overs.
Healy reached her fifty off 43 balls, followed by Litchfield with 46. The duo’s 150-run partnership came in 20.5 overs. Healy went on to score an unbeaten 113 off 77 balls, including 20 fours, while Litchfield backed up 84 off 72 balls.
Fariha Trisna, who came in for Marufu Akter, struggled for Bangladesh and conceded 47 runs in 5.5 overs. Fahima Khatun, impressive against England, also had a tough game and finished with an economy of 12. The loss left Bangladesh seventh in the points table.
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Issued by:
sabyasachi chowdhury
Published on:
October 16, 2025
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