Australia vs Bangladesh Highlights, Women's World Cup 2025: Australia crush Bangladesh by 10 wickets; Alyssa Healy scores ton
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THE TIMES OF INDIA | Oct 16, 2025, 21:38:23 IST
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Australia vs Bangladesh Highlights, Women's World Cup 2025: Australia crush Bangladesh by 10 wickets; Alyssa Healy scores ton

Australia vs Bangladesh Highlights, Women's World Cup 2025: Alyssa Healy continued her remarkable run of form, leading Australia to a commanding 10-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the Women’s ODI World Cup on Thursday. The Australian captain hammered an unbeaten 113 off just 77 balls, her second successive century, as the defending champions cruised to their target of 199 in a mere 24.5 overs.

Bangladesh, after choosing to bat first, struggled to find rhythm against a disciplined Australian bowling unit. They were restricted to 198 for 9, with Shobana Mostary holding the innings together with an unbeaten 66 off 80 balls — the highest individual score by a Bangladeshi batter against Australia in women’s cricket. Rubya Haider chipped in with a brisk 44, but the middle order failed to build on the foundation as wickets fell at regular intervals.

Australia’s bowlers ensured constant pressure. Alana King (2/18), Annabel Sutherland (2/41), Ashleigh Gardner (2/49) and Georgia Wareham (2/22) shared the wickets evenly, maintaining control through the innings.

In reply, Healy and Phoebe Litchfield turned the chase into a one-sided affair. The pair launched into the Bangladesh attack from the outset, with Healy peppering the boundary ropes 20 times and Litchfield complementing her skipper’s aggression with 12 fours and a six. The partnership dismantled Bangladesh’s famed spin attack, leaving them without answers.

Litchfield ended the contest in style, striking consecutive boundaries off Fariha Trisna to seal the win before the halfway stage.

The comprehensive victory further solidified Australia’s position at the top, bringing them closer to a semifinal spot and reaffirming their dominance on the global stage.hungry for resurgence.
15:34 (IST) Oct 16
Score after 8 overs 32 - 0
Runs Scored: 0
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  • Rubya Haider 22 (30)
  • Fargana Hoque 8 (18)
Darcie Brown4-0-21-0
0
Overs7.6
Score32 - 0

Darcie Brown to Rubya Haider, Back of a length around off, Rubya Haider rocks back and blocks.

15:33 (IST) Oct 16
0
Overs7.5
Score32 - 0

Darcie Brown to Rubya Haider, Good length on off, Rubya Haider steps down the track and blocks.

15:33 (IST) Oct 16
1
Overs7.4
Score32 - 0

Darcie Brown to Fargana Hoque, On a length around off, Fahima Khatun drops this to the right of Ashleigh Gardner at point and runs a single. Ash picks it up and throws it towards the striker's end but misses the stumps. Had Ashleigh Gardner found the stumps with a direct hit at the keeper's end, Rubya Haider would have been gone.

15:32 (IST) Oct 16
1wd
Overs7.4
Score31 - 0

Darcie Brown to Fargana Hoque, WIDE! Bumper, a bit too high. Fargana Hoque sits under it. Wided.

15:31 (IST) Oct 16
0
Overs7.3
Score30 - 0

Darcie Brown to Fargana Hoque, Good length on off, Fargana Hoque blocks this one.

15:31 (IST) Oct 16
0
Overs7.2
Score30 - 0

Darcie Brown to Fargana Hoque, Full and wide outside off, Fahima Khatun dabs this to gully for no run.

15:30 (IST) Oct 16
0
Overs7.1
Score30 - 0

Darcie Brown to Fargana Hoque, On a length around off, Fargana Hoque drives this to point.

15:29 (IST) Oct 16
Score after 7 overs 30 - 0
Runs Scored: 0
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  • Rubya Haider 22 (28)
  • Fargana Hoque 7 (14)
Megan Schutt4-0-11-0
0
Overs6.6
Score30 - 0

Megan Schutt to Rubya Haider, On a length, going harmlessly away from the batter. Rubya Haider decides well to leave it.

15:29 (IST) Oct 16
0
Overs6.5
Score30 - 0

Megan Schutt to Rubya Haider, Good length on off, Rubya Haider blocks it.

15:28 (IST) Oct 16
0
Overs6.4
Score30 - 0

Megan Schutt to Rubya Haider, Full and wide of off, Rubya Haider swings and misses.

15:28 (IST) Oct 16
0
Overs6.3
Score30 - 0

Megan Schutt to Rubya Haider, EDGED AND DOWN! Rubya Haider gets a lifeline on 22. Megan bowls it full and away on off, tempting the batter to drive this one. Rubya Haider takes a baby step and goes for the drive, away from her body. Gets an outside edge to the right of first slip. Phoebe Litchfield dives to her right, stretches her right hand. Gets hits on her palm and the ball pops out. 

15:27 (IST) Oct 16
0
Overs6.2
Score30 - 0

Megan Schutt to Rubya Haider, Good length on middle and leg, Rubya Haider tucks this to mid-wicket for no run.

15:26 (IST) Oct 16
1
Overs6.1
Score30 - 0

Megan Schutt to Fargana Hoque, On a length, going down the leg. Fargana Hoque tucks this to fine leg for one.

15:25 (IST) Oct 16
Score after 6 overs 29 - 0
Runs Scored: 0
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  • Rubya Haider 22 (23)
  • Fargana Hoque 6 (13)
Darcie Brown3-0-19-0
2
Overs5.6
Score29 - 0

Darcie Brown to Rubya Haider, Good length on the pads, Rubya Haider nudges this through square leg for a couple.

15:25 (IST) Oct 16
4
Overs5.5
Score27 - 0

Darcie Brown to Rubya Haider, FOUR! That's the most convincing boundary so far from a Bangladesh Women batter. Darcie Brown bowls it a lot fuller on the pads, Rubya Haider leans inside the line and flicks this all along the carpet through the mid-wicket region for a boundary.

15:24 (IST) Oct 16
0
Overs5.4
Score23 - 0

Darcie Brown to Rubya Haider, On a length, angling away from the batter, Rubya Haider gives it a good look and leaves it again.

15:24 (IST) Oct 16
0
Overs5.3
Score23 - 0

Darcie Brown to Rubya Haider, Back of a length around off, Rubya Haider leaves it all alone.

15:23 (IST) Oct 16
4
Overs5.2
Score23 - 0

Darcie Brown to Rubya Haider, FOUR! Edged and away for a boundary. On a length, shaping away from the left-hander. Rubya Haider dances down the track and flashes her bat at it. Gets an outside edge past Beth Mooney at first slip, to her left for a boundary.

15:22 (IST) Oct 16
1
Overs5.1
Score19 - 0

Darcie Brown to Fargana Hoque, Good length around middle and leg, Fargana Hoque flicks this through square leg for one.

15:21 (IST) Oct 16
Score after 5 overs 18 - 0
Runs Scored: 0
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  • Rubya Haider 12 (18)
  • Fargana Hoque 5 (12)
Megan Schutt3-0-10-0
0
Overs4.6
Score18 - 0

Megan Schutt to Rubya Haider, Megan comes round the wicket, bowls a length delivery on off. Rubya Haider tucks this to mid-wicket for no run.

15:20 (IST) Oct 16
0
Overs4.5
Score18 - 0

Megan Schutt to Rubya Haider, Good length around off, shaping away from the batter. Rubya Haider pushes this to mid off for no run.

15:20 (IST) Oct 16
1
Overs4.4
Score18 - 0

Megan Schutt to Fargana Hoque, On a length, going down the leg, Fargana Hoque comes inside the line and flicks this to fine leg for one.

15:19 (IST) Oct 16
0
Overs4.3
Score17 - 0

Megan Schutt to Fargana Hoque, Good length on off, Fargana Hoque pushes this straight to the fielder.

15:19 (IST) Oct 16
0
Overs4.2
Score17 - 0

Megan Schutt to Fargana Hoque, Too full from Megan, on off. Fargana Hoque blocks this one.

15:18 (IST) Oct 16
0
Overs4.1
Score17 - 0

Megan Schutt to Fargana Hoque, On a length around off, Fargana Hoque drives this towards mid off for no run.

15:18 (IST) Oct 16
Score after 4 overs 17 - 0
Runs Scored: 0
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  • Rubya Haider 12 (16)
  • Fargana Hoque 4 (8)
Darcie Brown2-0-8-0
0
Overs3.6
Score17 - 0

Darcie Brown to Rubya Haider, Good length, on top of off. Rubya Haider blocks this to cover for no run.

15:17 (IST) Oct 16
0
Overs3.5
Score17 - 0

Darcie Brown to Rubya Haider, Brown hits the hard length on off, Rubya Haider pushes this to cover-point for no run.

15:16 (IST) Oct 16
1wd
Overs3.5
Score17 - 0

Darcie Brown to Rubya Haider, WIDE! Darcie Brown errs in length a bowls a bumper, way too high. Wided.

15:16 (IST) Oct 16
2
Overs3.4
Score16 - 0

Darcie Brown to Rubya Haider, Pitched up around off, Rubya Haider takes a baby stride out in front and drives this through point for a couple.

15:16 (IST) Oct 16
AUS W vs BAN W Live Score: Australia's playing XI for this match
Australia Women (Playing XI): Alyssa Healy(w/c), Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Georgia Wareham, Alana King, Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown
15:15 (IST) Oct 16
Australia vs Bangladesh Live Score: Bangladesh Playing XI
Bangladesh Women (Playing XI): Fargana Hoque, Rubya Haider, Sharmin Akhter, Nigar Sultana(w/c), Sobhana Mostary, Ritu Moni, Shorna Akter, Fahima Khatun, Rabeya Khan, Nishita Akter Nishi, Fariha Trisna
15:15 (IST) Oct 16
0
Overs3.3
Score14 - 0

Darcie Brown to Rubya Haider, Good length on off, Rubya Haider pushes this to extra cover for no run.

15:15 (IST) Oct 16
0
Overs3.2
Score14 - 0

Darcie Brown to Rubya Haider, Darcie Brown bends her back, bowls a bumper around off. Rubya Haider mistimes the pull and that saves her as the ball lands in the empty space around silly mid off.

15:14 (IST) Oct 16
Women's World Cup Live Score: What Nigar Sultana said
After winning the toss, the Bangladesh skipper said, "We wanted to bat first. Seeing the conditions we wanted to put runs on the board. We were short on 30-40 runs in the last game. We have two changes. The thing is we do have a good bowling side. We had to give rest so that they can recover for the last few games. Hard to recover I know. We wont compromise on any game."
15:14 (IST) Oct 16
0
Overs3.1
Score14 - 0

Darcie Brown to Rubya Haider, Good length, on off, shaping away from the left-hander. Rubya Haider presses in front and blocks this to mid off for no run.

15:14 (IST) Oct 16
AUS W vs BAN W Live Score: What the skippers said
Ahead of the game, Australia captain Alyssa Healy said, "Look I would have loved to bat. Good breeze, would help the girls. Beautiful place to play cricket. Great crowd. Two changes. Darcie Brown gets the nod and am happy to see what she does."
15:13 (IST) Oct 16
Australia vs Bangladesh Live Score: Hello and welcome!
Hello and welcome to the live coverage of the ICC Women's World Cup match between Bangladesh and Australia. The Aussies are on the back of a formidable win over India, while Bangladesh look to avoid a fourth consecutive loss after defeats to England, New Zealand and South Africa.
15:13 (IST) Oct 16
Score after 3 overs 14 - 0
Runs Scored: 0
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  • Fargana Hoque 4 (8)
  • Rubya Haider 10 (10)
Megan Schutt2-0-9-0
0
Overs2.6
Score14 - 0

Megan Schutt to Fargana Hoque, Megan comes over the wicket for Fargana Hoque and bowls it on a good length wide of off, FH goes for the drive but gets beaten.

15:12 (IST) Oct 16
1
Overs2.5
Score14 - 0

Megan Schutt to Rubya Haider, Good length wide of off, Rubya Haider pushes this through cover for one.

15:12 (IST) Oct 16
4
Overs2.4
Score13 - 0

Megan Schutt to Rubya Haider, FOUR! Schutt and Healy wouldn't mind this boundary. Megan Schutt comes round the wicket, bowls a length delivery on off. The ball shapes away after pitching from the left-hander and Rubya Haider throws her hands at it. Gets an outside edge that just beats gully to her right for four.

15:11 (IST) Oct 16
0
Overs2.3
Score9 - 0

Megan Schutt to Rubya Haider, Good length, wide of off, Rubya Haider rises up with the bounce but gets beaten as the ball shapes away.

15:11 (IST) Oct 16
0
Overs2.2
Score9 - 0

Megan Schutt to Rubya Haider, Another fuller one around off, Rubya Haider swings and misses.

15:10 (IST) Oct 16
0
Overs2.1
Score9 - 0

Megan Schutt to Rubya Haider, Full and wide, outside off, with Alyssa Healy standing close to the stumps. Rubya Haider goes for the drive but gets beaten.

15:09 (IST) Oct 16
Score after 2 overs 9 - 0
Runs Scored: 0
000410
  • Fargana Hoque 4 (7)
  • Rubya Haider 5 (5)
Darcie Brown1-0-5-0
0
Overs1.6
Score9 - 0

Darcie Brown to Fargana Hoque, Good length on the pads, Fargana Hoque tucks this to square leg for no run.

15:08 (IST) Oct 16
1
Overs1.5
Score9 - 0

Darcie Brown to Rubya Haider, Back of a length around off, Rubya Haider rocks back to punch at it but gets an inside edge onto the pads for a single as the ball rolls through the slip cordon. An appeal for LBW from the Aussies but the umpire turns it down.

15:07 (IST) Oct 16
4
Overs1.4
Score8 - 0

Darcie Brown to Rubya Haider, FOUR! The fielding so far has been very unlike Australia, as two scoring strokes from Bangladesh Women have both been misfielded. Good length on off, Rubya Haider stands her ground without any footwork and looks to punch this through cover but the ball gets an outside edge that half-volleys Beth Mooney at first slip. Mooney fails to gather this and the ball deflects off her hands towards the fence at third man region for four.

15:07 (IST) Oct 16
0
Overs1.3
Score4 - 0

Darcie Brown to Rubya Haider, Short and wide of off, Rubya Haider hangs back and looks to cut this but swipes under and the ball beats her outside edge.

15:06 (IST) Oct 16
0
Overs1.2
Score4 - 0

Darcie Brown to Rubya Haider, Play and a miss this time. Good length, on off, nipping away from the batter. Rubya Haider hops up on her toes and pokes at it but gets beaten to the movement away.

15:05 (IST) Oct 16
0
Overs1.1
Score4 - 0

Darcie Brown to Rubya Haider, Brown hits the hard length, taking one away from the batter. Rubya Haider gives it a good look and leaves it.

15:05 (IST) Oct 16

Darcie Brown will bowl from the other end.

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Australia vs Bangladesh Highlights, Women's World Cup 2025: Alyssa Healy’s sensational form powered Australia to a crushing 10-wicket win over Bangladesh in the Women’s ODI World Cup on Thursday. The Australian captain smashed her second successive century, remaining unbeaten on 113 off just 77 balls as the seven-time champions chased down a target of 199 in only 24.5 overs.

Bangladesh, who opted to bat first, could manage only 198 for 9 as Australia’s disciplined bowling attack kept them on a tight leash. Shobana Mostary was the lone bright spot for Bangladesh with an unbeaten 66, the highest-ever score by a Bangladeshi batter against Australia in women’s cricket. Rubya Haider added 44, but regular wickets stalled their progress.

Australia’s bowlers — Alana King, Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner and Georgia Wareham — claimed two wickets apiece to ensure Bangladesh never built any momentum.

In reply, Healy and her opening partner Phoebe Litchfield (84* off 72) went on the attack from the outset, dismantling Bangladesh’s spinners and seamers alike. Healy struck 20 fours, while Litchfield added 12 boundaries and a six, finishing the chase in emphatic fashion.

The thumping win not only highlighted Australia’s dominance but also brought them closer to confirming a semifinal berth in the ongoing World Cup.