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Australia Crush Bangladesh to Enter Semis of ICC Women's World Cup 2025 -Healy's Blazing 113 Leads 10-Wicket Win
Visakhapatnam, Oct 16 – A ruthless Australian side bulldozed Bangladesh by 10 wickets to become the first team to qualify for the semi-finals of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025. Led by a breathtaking century from captain Alyssa Healy (113* off 77), the Aussies made a mockery of the 199-run target, reaching it in just 24.5 overs without losing a single wicket.
Match Summary: AUSW vs BANW | 17th Match | Women’s World Cup 2025
- Venue: ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam
- Toss: Bangladesh Women won the toss and chose to bat
- Date: October 16, 2025
- Result: Australia Women won by 10 wickets
- Player of the Match: Alana King (2/18 in 10 overs)
Top Headline
- Australia enter into semi-finals of ICC Women's World Cup 2025
- Alyssa Healy hammers 113 off 77 balls* -her fastest ODI ton!
- Bangladesh post 198/9; Aussies chase it down in just 24.5 overs
- Alana King’s magical 10-over spell restricts Bangladesh mid-innings
- Next up: Sri Lanka Women vs South Africa Women in Colombo
- Healy & Litchfield’s 202-Run Partnership Breaks Records
Australia's reply was nothing short of demolition. Alyssa Healy was in beast mode, punishing every bowler en route to a blistering 113* with 20 boundaries. She was perfectly supported by Phoebe Litchfield, who remained unbeaten on 84 off 72 balls*, including 12 fours and a six.
Their partnership of 202 runs* is among the highest unbeaten opening stands in Women’s World Cup history.
“We wanted to make a statement – and we did,” said Healy post-match. “It’s about peaking at the right time, and I’m proud of how clinical we were today.”
Bangladesh’s Inning – Promising Start, Mid-Overs Collapse
Despite a few bright moments with the bat, Bangladesh Women failed to build partnerships after choosing to bat first.
Top Scorers:
- Rubya Haider – 44 (59)
- Sobhana Mostary – 66* (80)
- Sharmin Akhter – 19 (33)
However, wickets kept falling at regular intervals thanks to tight bowling from Australia:
AUSW Bowling Highlights:
- Alana King – 10-4-18-2
- Ashleigh Gardner – 2 wickets
- Annabel Sutherland & Georgia Wareham – 2 wickets each
Australia’s bowling was relentless, not allowing Bangladesh to post a challenging total.
Why This Win Matters:
- This victory secures Australia’s place in the Women’s World Cup 2025 semi-finals
- A 10-wicket win boosts NRR and psychological edge over other semi-finalists
- Bench strength untouched - Perry, Mooney, McGrath yet to bat in the tournament
What’s Next in the World Cup?
Today’s Fixture (Oct 17):
- Sri Lanka Women vs South Africa Women
- Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
- Time: 3:00 PM IST
This match could decide the fate of Group B and potentially India's route to the knockout stage.
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