ENG-W vs BAN-W Match 8 Highlights of ICC WWC 2025
Bangladesh Batters Struggle Against English Bowling
England Women held their nerves to register a hard-fought four-wicket victory over Bangladesh Women in the 8th match of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati, on Tuesday. Chasing a modest target of 179, the English side overcame some hiccups in the middle order before skipper Heather Knight guided them to victory with a composed knock. So let’s have a look at ENG-W vs BAN-W Match 8 Highlights.
Winning the toss and choosing to bat, Bangladesh Women faced a disciplined bowling attack from England. Their openers showed intent but failed to build on their starts. Murshida Khatun and Ritu Moni tried to stitch a partnership, yet regular breakthroughs by England kept the scoring in check.
Nat Sciver-Brunt and Sophie Ecclestone applied consistent pressure in the middle overs, making it hard for Bangladesh to accelerate. The lower middle order, led by Fahima Khatun, played with grit to push the score close to 180 before Bangladesh were bowled out for 178 in 49.4 overs. Ecclestone stood out with her economical spell and vital wickets.
England’s Chase Gets Off to a Nervy Start
Chasing 179, England Women were tested early on. Openers Tammy Beaumont and Maia Bouchier departed cheaply, giving Bangladesh a glimmer of hope. The disciplined bowling of Nahida Akter and Marufa Akter ensured England could not run away with the chase in the powerplay.
At 50/3, the match looked evenly balanced, but captain Heather Knight’s arrival steadied the ship. She played smartly, rotating the strike and picking boundaries whenever the bowlers erred. Amy Jones and Danielle Wyatt chipped in with crucial cameos to build partnerships alongside Knight.
Heather Knight Guides the Run Chase
Under pressure, Knight’s calm approach proved to be the difference. She paced her innings to perfection, never allowing Bangladesh to gain full control. Her ability to handle spin with ease and punish loose balls frustrated the Bangladeshi bowlers, who otherwise bowled with discipline.
Even as wickets fell around her, Knight held one end firm. With her composed knock, England reached 182/6 in 46.1 overs, crossing the line with four wickets to spare. For her leadership and unbeaten innings, Knight was rightly adjudged Player of the Match.
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Bangladesh’s Spirited Fight Not Enough
While Bangladesh will take pride in their disciplined bowling effort, their batters’ inability to post a bigger total hurt their chances. Their bowlers created opportunities and kept the chase alive until the final phase, but defending 178 against a strong side like England was always going to be difficult.
What This Win Means
The victory gave England two vital points and momentum in their World Cup campaign as they eye the knockout stages. Bangladesh, on the other hand, will need to regroup quickly, turning their fighting performances into results if they are to stay alive in the tournament.
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