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Australia Women Crush Bangladesh, Secure Semi-Final Spot

10/16/2025

Summary

Story summary

Australia Women defeated Bangladesh Women by ten wickets in the 17th match of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 at ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam.
Bangladesh scored 198 runs, with Sobhana Mostary making 66 not out, while Australia's bowlers, led by Alana King, restricted their scoring.
In response, Alyssa Healy scored 113 not out, and Phoebe Litchfield added 84 not out, allowing Australia to chase the target in just 25 overs.
This victory secures Australia's spot in the semi-finals, leaving Bangladesh at the bottom of the points table.

History

Historical Context

The 2017 ICC Women's Cricket World Cup, held in England from June 24 to July 23, marked a significant milestone as all players were fully professional for the first time. England triumphed over India by 9 runs in the final at Lord's, attracting over 180,000 fans. This event underscored the rising competitiveness of women's cricket and the ongoing investment in the sport's future.

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Story summary

Australia Women defeated Bangladesh Women by ten wickets in the 17th match of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 at ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam.
Bangladesh scored 198 runs, with Sobhana Mostary making 66 not out, while Australia's bowlers, led by Alana King, restricted their scoring.
In response, Alyssa Healy scored 113 not out, and Phoebe Litchfield added 84 not out, allowing Australia to chase the target in just 25 overs.
This victory secures Australia's spot in the semi-finals, leaving Bangladesh at the bottom of the points table.

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