Australia vs Bangladesh Highlights, Women's World Cup 2025: Australia crush Bangladesh by 10 wickets; Alyssa Healy scores ton

Megan Schutt to Fargana Hoque, Good length on off, Fargana Hoque defends this to end the first over.

Megan Schutt to Fargana Hoque, Another inswinging delivery on off, on a good length. Fargana Hoque strides to the pitch of it and blocks.

Megan Schutt to Fargana Hoque, On a length, on the stumps. Fargana Hoque defends it across the line toward the leg stump. 

Megan Schutt to Fargana Hoque, Back of a length around off, nipping back in. Fargana Hoque tucks this towards mid-wicket for no run.

Megan Schutt to Fargana Hoque, Good length on off, Fargana Hoque blocks this off her front foot.

Megan Schutt to Fargana Hoque, FOUR! Ideal start for Bangladesh Women! Megan Schutt scoots from over the wicket and bowls fuller, shaping it in, down the leg. Fargana Hoque lunges and tickles it toward the right of the deep fine leg fielder. Darcie Brown fumbles a bit and the ball nutmegs the fielder to roll toward the boundary fence. 

We are all set for the action to begin now. Rubya Haider and Fargana Hoque are walking out to bat for Bangladesh Women, with Megan Schutt ready to bowl the first over for Australia Women. Let's see how Bangladesh starts their innings.

The teams are lined up, flags unfurled, and the players are standing tall with pride as the national anthems are about to be played. First up is the national anthem of Bangladesh, followed by Australia's. The crowd is buzzing with excitement, and the players are ready to give it their all on the field. 

PITCH REPORT - The pitch at the ACA-VDCA Stadium looks incredible, with a flat and hard surface ideal for batting, according to Mel Jones and Carlos Brathwaite. The ground's dimensions, 67 meters straight down the ground and 57 meters either side of the square, favor big hitters. Brathwaite notes that sweeps and reverse sweeps should be attempted on this wicket, with Alyssa Healy's performance against India serving as a good template against Bangladesh's spinners, who've been excellent. However, batters will need to be cautious against fast bowlers Darcie Brown and Megan Schutt, who'll be looking to make an impact with the new ball.

The skipper of Australia Women, Alyssa Healy, expressed her excitement about playing on this ground, which she fondly remembered from 2011. She noted the pleasant weather and looked forward to facing a fresh opposition. Healy announced two team changes, with Darcie Brown replacing Kim Garth and Georgia Wareham replacing Sophie Molineux, aiming to keep the team fresh after two intense games in Indore.

Bangladesh's skipper Nigar Sultana is pumped up for today's match against Australia. She's keen on making the most of the track conditions and is looking to make up for the runs they fell short of in the last game. With two changes in the playing XI and a strong bowling side, Nigar mentions that they are planning to put in extra effort and not compromise on any aspect of the game.

Bangladesh Women (Playing XI) - Rubya Haider, Fargana Hoque, Sharmin Akhter, Nigar Sultana Joty (C)(WK), Sobhana Mostary, Shorna Akter, Fahima Khatun, Rabeya Khan, Mst Ritu Moni, Nishita Akter Nishi, Fariha Trisna.

Australia Women (Playing XI) - Alyssa Healy (C)(WK), Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Georgia Wareham, Alana King, Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown.

TOSS - The skipper of Bangladesh Women has won the coin flip and she has opted to BAT first.