The Vishakhapatnam pitch is a haven for the batters, and Bangladesh, by winning the toss, tried testing the theory by choosing to bat first. However, with the lethal bowling attack, the Aussies wrapped the game for Bangladesh at 198/9. A target as modest as 198 proved to be a cakewalk for Australia. The openers Alyssa Healy and Phoebe Litchfield pulled the game in Australia’s favor, taking the score to 202 without any loss of wickets.
Bangladesh Women Post 198/9 — Sobhana Mostary Leads the Fightback
Bangladesh won the toss and chose to bat first and raised a modest score of 198/9. The Aussies were quick with their game and began the hunt for the wickets of Bangla’s tigresses. Fargana Hoque was the first to fall, only contributing 8 runs to the team’s total. Rubya Haider, however, stood true to her opener's oath and deposited a strong 44 runs in the team’s account. Sharmin Akhter and Bangla’s skipper Nigar Sultana made their small cameo and raised 19 and 12 runs, respectively.
Sobhana Mostary fought against the deadly bowling attack of Aussie kangaroos. And stood on the ground till the end, almost breaking a sweat of the Australian bowlers. She gave a stunning performance in her innings and gave a solid 66-run contribution to her team.
Australia Women Bowlers Run Through Bangladesh Top Order to Restrict Total
The Aussies started their bowling attack with their no-mercy policy. Megan Schutt got an early breakthrough in the Bangladesh batting lineup. And Ashleigh Gardner was quick to carry forward the momentum. Among the two wickets she took, Rubya Haider’s wicket proved to be crucial. Alana King supported the cause and struck the bails of Bangladesh’s skipper Nigar Sultana and collapsed the middle order by quickly dismissing Shorna Akter.
With their flawless bowling spells, Georgia Wareham and Annabel Sutherland sent the entire lower order of Bangladesh back to the pavilion without giving them any chance to deposit runs more than a single digit. Both the bowlers, with their exceptional precision, claimed two wickets each.
Healy and Litchfield Openers Dominate Chase — Healy 113, Litchfield 84
Australia’s batting lineup was phenomenal; the two openers, Alyssa Healy and Phoebe Litchfield, tested the patience of Bangladesh’s bowling lineup and didn’t budge from the crease. Both batters rotated the strike effortlessly and proved what Bangladesh couldn't: that Vishakhapatnam’s pitch is a batting haven for the batters. Healy and Litchfield gave a hard time to the Bangla tigresses and swept the victory back home.
Alyssa Healy and Phoebe Litchfield, with their grit and performance, showed what Aussie mentality is made up of. Alyssa Healy dominated each bowling attack put forward by Bangladesh’s bowling lineup and alone deposited a staggering total of 113 runs. Pheobe Litchfield handled the partnership unproblematically and gave a solid total of 84 runs and guided the team to victory.
Bangladesh Bowling Falters as Australia Complete Comfortable 10-Wicket Chase
Bangladesh tried dismantling the Aussies’ batting lineup; however, they found no luck, as the openers alone guided the team to victory. With the Kangaroos smashing every loose ball coming their way, the Bangla tigresses had no option but to return empty-handed, with their hunt coming to a frustrating end.
Australia Women Extend Unbeaten Streak in ICC Women’s World Cup 2025
With only 77 balls, Alyssa Healy raised a monumental score of 113 runs and gave the victory to the Aussies. In the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, Australia remains undefeated and carries its title of “Mighty Aussie” with all the pride and glory. Their dominance on the field has certainly created an alarming situation for their opposition. It will be fascinating to see which team challenges and breaks the winning streak of the Aussie Kangaroos. Till then, the Aussies enjoy their dominance on the scoreboard by standing undefeated.