SA-W vs BAN-W 14th Match Prediction of ICC WWC 2025
The 14th match of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 will see South Africa Women (SA-W) take on Bangladesh Women (BAN-W) at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam on 13th October 2025 at 3:00 PM IST. Both teams are aiming for crucial points as the tournament reaches its middle phase, but the Proteas enter the contest as firm favorites given their current form and dominant head-to-head record. So let’s have a look at SA-W vs BAN-W 14th Match Prediction.
South Africa Women: In Form and Confident
South Africa Women are currently fourth on the points table with two wins and a loss. They come into this game with confidence after a thrilling 3-wicket victory over India Women in their last match. Key performers in that game included Laura Wolvaardt, who scored 70 runs, and Nadine de Klerk, who remained unbeaten on 84.
With the ball, Nonkululeko Mlaba has been exceptional, claiming six wickets so far. Though opener Tazmin Brits struggled in the previous match, she has been in phenomenal form throughout 2025, scoring heavily and capable of turning games single-handedly.
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Bangladesh Women: Struggling for Consistency
Bangladesh Women have faced challenges in the tournament so far, losing their last match against New Zealand Women by a margin of 100 runs. Chasing 228, they were bowled out for just 127, highlighting the need for their batting unit to step up.
Sobhana Mostary has been the leading run-scorer for Bangladesh with 86 runs, while Fahima Khatun has taken five wickets in the tournament. For Bangladesh to challenge the Proteas, they must improve batting depth and maintain pressure on the opposition throughout the innings.
Pitch and Weather Conditions
The Visakhapatnam pitch is generally batter-friendly, providing good bounce and assistance to stroke play. Spinners may make an impact in the middle and later stages of the game. The weather is expected to be humid and partly cloudy, with high chances of rain affecting the match.
Key Players to Watch
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Tazmin Brits (SA-W): The right-handed batter has scored 749 runs in 12 WODI innings in 2025, including five centuries. She can change the course of the match on her own.
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Fahima Khatun (BAN-W): Bangladesh’s leading bowler in the tournament, capable of troubling top-order batters with her leg-spin.
Match Predictions
Based on form, experience, and head-to-head stats, South Africa Women are favorites to win. Teams batting first at Visakhapatnam generally have the upper hand. Expected scores are SA-W 260+ and BAN-W 235+, with Marizanne Kapp likely to shine as Player of the Match.
With their dominant record against Bangladesh Women and key players in form, the Proteas are poised to secure another victory in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025.
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