The ICC Women’s ODI World Cup is reaching its business end as the fight for the coveted trophy intensifies. In Match No. 25, table-toppers Australia will lock horns with Bangladesh in Basin Reserve, Wellington on March 25. The Bangla Tigers have had their best-ever World Cup campaign in their history of the tournament. After their historic victory over rivals Pakistan, Bangladesh lost against the mighty West Indies by 4 runs in a nail-biting clash. Despite languishing at the 7th spot with 1 win and 4 losses in their campaign, pundits have hailed the side’s fighting spirit. On the other hand, Australia are once again on the road to earn the crown of champions. Meg Lanning and her brigade have won 6 matches in a row and are yet to be defeated in the tournament.
Match Details
| Date : | Friday, March 25, 2022 |
| Time : | 03:00 AM IST /11:00 AM LOCAL |
| Venue : | Basin Reserve, Wellington |
| Where To Watch : | Star Sports Network and Disney+Hotstar |
Pitch Report
The pitch will be conducive for seamers upfront. Bowlers who like to seam and swing the ball will get a lot of movement off the deck. However, it is a high-scoring ground, and batters can score big runs once settled. Teams will look to opt bat first on winning the toss.
Weather Report
Rain might once again spoilsport in Wellington. Chances of 86% precipitation is forecasted with a cloudy sky all day. The temperature will be around 15°C alongside 94% humidity. It must be noted that the last match in Basin Reserves, between SAW and WIW, too was abandoned due to rain.
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BAN-W Vs AUS-W: Dream 11 Top Picks
Rachael Haynes
The Australia southpaw is in sublime touch and currently stands 3rd in the list of highest run-scorers of the tournament with 337 runs. At a staggering average of 67.40, the swashbuckling opener has hit 1 century and 2 fifties so far. Her consistency ensures that the team gets off to a flying track and thereby is on track to post a mammoth total on board.
Meg Lanning
The charismatic captain of Australia, Lanning has led the team from the front. She is the leading run-scorer of the tournament so far with 358 runs in 6 matches. Lanning smashed a scintillating ton against Proteas in their last game and was adjudged the Player Of The Match. Her 135* is the highest score in an innings register by any batter in the ongoing tournament. Her blistering form with the bat and her shrewd captaincy has steered Australia on a golden run as they eye for their 7th World Cup title in 2022.
Fargana Hoque
Smashing 2 fifties in just 5 innings, Fargana Hoque has been the X-factor of Bangladesh with the bat. She so far amassed 154 runs at an average over 30. Hoque is the backbone of Bangladesh’s batting line-up and will definitely be a player to watch out for against the Aussies.
Dream 11 Fantasy Team 1 For BAN-W vs AUS-W
Wicket-keepers: Alyssa Healy, Nigar Sultana
Batters: Rachael Haynes, Meg Lanning, Fargana Hoque, Beth Mooney
All-rounders: Ellyse Perry, Ritu Moni
Bowlers: Annabel Sutherland, Megan Schutt, Salma Khatun
BAN-W vs AUS-W: Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Choice for match no. 25
Captain: Rachael Haynes
Vice-Captain: Meg Lanning
Dream 11 Fantasy Team 1 For BAN-W vs AUS-W
Wicket-keepers: Alyssa Healy
Batters: Rachael Haynes, Meg Lanning, Fargana Hoque, Sharmin Akhter
All-rounders: Ellyse Perry, Ritu Moni
Bowlers: Jess Jonassen, Megan Schutt, Jahanara Alam, Salma Khatun
BAN-W vs AUS-W: Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Choice for match no. 25
Captain: Meg Lanning
Vice-Captain: Fargana Hoque
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Probable XI for BAN-W vs AUS-W
Bangladesh Women :
Sharmin Akhter, Murshida Khatun, Fargana Hoque, Nigar Sultana (c & wk), Rumana Ahmed, Ritu Moni, Lata Mondal, Salma Khatun, Nahida Akter, Fahima Khatun, Jahanara Alam
Australia Women :
Rachael Haynes, Alyssa Healy(wk), Meg Lanning(c), Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Tahlia McGrath, Ashleigh Gardner, Jess Jonassen, Annabel Sutherland, Alana King, Megan Schutt
Match Prediction: Who Will Win?
Australia are surely the front-runners to win the World Cup this time around. Be it batting, bowling, or fielding, Lanning and Co. have excelled in every department of the game. Bangladesh are on the track to be amongst the top big teams in the international circuit and their performances in this tournament reflect that. Bangladesh will definitely be a tough challenge for Australia, but the Women in Yellow will have an upper hand in the encounter. If Australia wins, it will be their 7th successive victory and therefore will enter the knockout stage as the only unbeaten side in the tournament. However, one can not rule out the possibility of the match getting washed out as high chances of rain is predicted.