England vs Bangladesh Highlights, Women's World Cup 2025: Stunning Heather Knight fifty saves England, defeat Bangladesh by four wickets
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THE TIMES OF INDIA | Oct 07, 2025, 22:42:49 IST
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England vs Bangladesh Highlights, Women's World Cup 2025: Stunning Heather Knight fifty saves England, defeat Bangladesh by four wickets

England vs Bangladesh Highlights, Women's World Cup 2025: England Women continued their strong start to the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, grinding out a tense four-wicket win over Bangladesh in Guwahati on Tuesday. Former skipper Heather Knight produced a captain’s knock in spirit, crafting an unbeaten 79 off 111 deliveries to steer England home after a shaky chase of 178.

Put in to bat, Bangladesh struggled for fluency against England’s disciplined spin attack. Sophie Ecclestone once again proved her class, finishing with figures of 3/24, while Charlie Dean (2/28), Alice Capsey (2/31), and Linsey Smith (2/33) kept a tight grip on the proceedings. Sobhana Mostary offered resistance with a composed 60 off 108 balls, anchoring the innings as wickets fell at regular intervals. Rabeya Khan’s late fireworks — 43 not out from just 27 balls — ensured Bangladesh reached 178 before being bowled out in the final over.

England’s reply was far from smooth. Marufa Akter and Fahima Khatun bowled with purpose, reducing England to 29/2 inside seven overs and later to 103/6, keeping the contest alive. Nat Sciver-Brunt’s 32 provided brief stability, but once she and Sophia Dunkley fell, the pressure was squarely on Knight.

Displaying her trademark calm under fire, Knight built her innings steadily, bringing up her 28th ODI half-century with patience before switching gears in the closing stages. Alongside Charlie Dean, who remained unbeaten on 27 from 56 balls, she forged a match-winning 79-run stand for the seventh wicket to seal the result with 23 balls to spare.

With two wins in as many matches, England climbed to the top of the table alongside India, edging ahead on net run rate. Bangladesh, though spirited with the ball, were left ruing missed opportunities. England now face Sri Lanka next in Colombo, while Bangladesh will look to bounce back against New Zealand in Guwahati.
15:58 (IST) Oct 07
Score after 15 overs 59 - 2
Runs Scored: 0
011(1WD)0100
  • Sobhana Mostary 20 (30)
  • Sharmin Akhter 30 (49)
Charlie Dean2-0-4-0
0
Overs14.6
Score59 - 2

Charlie Dean to Sobhana Mostary, Keeps it full, on leg, Sobhana Mostary flicks it to mid-wicket.

15:57 (IST) Oct 07
0
Overs14.5
Score59 - 2

Charlie Dean to Sobhana Mostary, Quicker, on off, Sobhana Mostary blocks it solidly towards mid off.

15:57 (IST) Oct 07
1
Overs14.4
Score59 - 2

Charlie Dean to Sharmin Akhter, Bowls it on off, Sharmin Akhter pushes it to cover for one.

15:57 (IST) Oct 07
0
Overs14.3
Score58 - 2

Charlie Dean to Sharmin Akhter, Much fuller, on off, Sharmin Akhter pushes it to mid off.

15:56 (IST) Oct 07
1wd
Overs14.3
Score58 - 2

Charlie Dean to Sharmin Akhter, Wide! Down the leg side, Sharmin Akhter leaves it alone.

15:56 (IST) Oct 07
1
Overs14.2
Score57 - 2

Charlie Dean to Sobhana Mostary, Lands it on leg, Sobhana Mostary tugs it through backward square leg for a single. Good fielding in the deep.

15:56 (IST) Oct 07
0
Overs14.1
Score56 - 2

Charlie Dean to Sobhana Mostary, Short, on leg, Sobhana Mostary tucks it to mid-wicket.

15:54 (IST) Oct 07
Score after 14 overs 56 - 2
Runs Scored: 0
014000
  • Sharmin Akhter 29 (47)
  • Sobhana Mostary 19 (26)
Sophie Ecclestone3-1-10-0
0
Overs13.6
Score56 - 2

Sophie Ecclestone to Sharmin Akhter, Turn and bounce, outside off, Sharmin Akhter tries to block it but misses.

15:54 (IST) Oct 07
0
Overs13.5
Score56 - 2

Sophie Ecclestone to Sharmin Akhter, Quicker, on off, Sharmin Akhter taps it to the right of the bowler. A bit of a yes-no, but they decide not to take the single in the end.

15:54 (IST) Oct 07
0
Overs13.4
Score56 - 2

Sophie Ecclestone to Sharmin Akhter, Bowls it on off, Sharmin Akhter pushes it to mid off.

15:53 (IST) Oct 07
4
Overs13.3
Score56 - 2

Sophie Ecclestone to Sharmin Akhter, FOUR! Well played! Short and wide, Sharmin Akhter goes deep in her crease and guides it magnificently through short third for a boundary.

15:53 (IST) Oct 07
1
Overs13.2
Score52 - 2

Sophie Ecclestone to Sobhana Mostary, Oh! Quicker one, on off, Sobhana Mostary looks to block it but gets an inside edge as the ball goes past the leg pole towards fine leg. They collect a single.

15:52 (IST) Oct 07
0
Overs13.1
Score51 - 2

Sophie Ecclestone to Sobhana Mostary, Lands it outside off, Sobhana Mostary edges it to the fielder at short third.

15:51 (IST) Oct 07
Score after 13 overs 51 - 2
Runs Scored: 0
001(1WD)0000
  • Sharmin Akhter 25 (43)
  • Sobhana Mostary 18 (24)
Charlie Dean1-0-1-0
0
Overs12.6
Score51 - 2

Charlie Dean to Sharmin Akhter, Quicker, outside off, Sharmin Akhter looks to block it but misses.

15:51 (IST) Oct 07
0
Overs12.5
Score51 - 2

Charlie Dean to Sharmin Akhter, Much fuller, on leg, Sharmin Akhter digs it back to the bowler.

15:50 (IST) Oct 07
0
Overs12.4
Score51 - 2

Charlie Dean to Sharmin Akhter, Quicker, on middle and leg, Sharmin Akhter taps it to mid on. Dot again.

15:50 (IST) Oct 07
0
Overs12.3
Score51 - 2

Charlie Dean to Sharmin Akhter, Too full, on off, Sharmin Akhter pushes it to mid off.

15:50 (IST) Oct 07
1wd
Overs12.3
Score51 - 2

Charlie Dean to Sharmin Akhter, Wide! Down the leg side, Sharmin Akhter leaves it alone.

15:50 (IST) Oct 07
0
Overs12.2
Score50 - 2

Charlie Dean to Sharmin Akhter, Full again, on off, Sharmin Akhter pushes it to mid off.

15:49 (IST) Oct 07
0
Overs12.1
Score50 - 2

Charlie Dean to Sharmin Akhter, Full, on leg, Sharmin Akhter flicks it to mid-wicket.

15:48 (IST) Oct 07
Score after 12 overs 50 - 2
Runs Scored: 0
010400
  • Sobhana Mostary 18 (24)
  • Sharmin Akhter 25 (37)
Sophie Ecclestone2-1-5-0
0
Overs11.6
Score50 - 2

Sophie Ecclestone to Sobhana Mostary, Flatter, on off, Sobhana Mostary blocks it back to the bowler.

15:48 (IST) Oct 07
0
Overs11.5
Score50 - 2

Sophie Ecclestone to Sobhana Mostary, Short, on off, Sobhana Mostary edges it to the right of the keeper.

15:47 (IST) Oct 07
4
Overs11.4
Score50 - 2

Sophie Ecclestone to Sobhana Mostary, FOUR! Excellent from Sobhana Mostary! Much fuller, tossed up, outside off. Sobhana Mostary leans on and cuts it through point for a boundary. 50 UP FOR BANGLADESH WOMEN!

15:47 (IST) Oct 07
0
Overs11.3
Score46 - 2

Sophie Ecclestone to Sobhana Mostary, Back of a length, on off, Sobhana Mostary punches it to mid off.

15:46 (IST) Oct 07
1
Overs11.2
Score46 - 2

Sophie Ecclestone to Sharmin Akhter, Full, on off, Sharmin Akhter sweeps it to square leg for one.

15:46 (IST) Oct 07
0
Overs11.1
Score45 - 2

Sophie Ecclestone to Sharmin Akhter, Oh! Turn and bounce, on off, Sharmin Akhter blocks it but gets a thick edge. The ball lands just short of the silly point, who makes a dive to take it. Dot ball.

15:44 (IST) Oct 07
Score after 11 overs 45 - 2
Runs Scored: 0
411(1WD)0404
  • Sobhana Mostary 14 (20)
  • Sharmin Akhter 24 (35)
Nat Sciver-Brunt2-0-19-0
4
Overs10.6
Score45 - 2

Nat Sciver-Brunt to Sobhana Mostary, FOUR! This is a very good over for Bangladesh Women! Short and wide, Sobhana Mostary reaches out to it and slaps it through covers for a boundary. 14 runs off the over!

15:44 (IST) Oct 07
0
Overs10.5
Score41 - 2

Nat Sciver-Brunt to Sobhana Mostary, Hard length, just outside off, Sobhana Mostary leaves it alone.

15:43 (IST) Oct 07
4
Overs10.4
Score41 - 2

Nat Sciver-Brunt to Sobhana Mostary, FOUR! Top shot! Short ball, on off, Sobhana Mostary stays in her crease and pulls it magnificently over square leg for a boundary.

15:43 (IST) Oct 07
0
Overs10.3
Score37 - 2

Nat Sciver-Brunt to Sobhana Mostary, Much fuller, on off, Sobhana Mostary pushes it to short covers.

15:42 (IST) Oct 07
1wd
Overs10.3
Score37 - 2

Nat Sciver-Brunt to Sobhana Mostary, Wide! Down the leg side, Sobhana Mostary leaves it alone. Wided.

15:42 (IST) Oct 07
1
Overs10.2
Score36 - 2

Nat Sciver-Brunt to Sharmin Akhter, Much fuller, on middle and leg, Sharmin Akhter flicks it to mid-wicket for one.

15:41 (IST) Oct 07
4
Overs10.1
Score35 - 2

Nat Sciver-Brunt to Sharmin Akhter, FOUR! Well played! Nat Sciver-Brunt errs her line down the leg side, Sharmin Akhter uses the pace of the ball and helps it fine for a boundary.

15:41 (IST) Oct 07

End of the first Powerplay! England Women will now be allowed to station four fielders outside the 25-yard circle for the rest of the innings. A bit of a crawl for Bangladesh in the first ten overs. They started pretty positively with 23/0 in the first 4 overs, but then the momentum dipped with 8/2 in the next 6 overs. The English bowlers have looked in control and have bowled with discipline. Bowling wicket-to-wicket has proved to be fruitful for them so far. Nat Sciver-Brunt to continue.

15:40 (IST) Oct 07
Score after 10 overs 31 - 2
Runs Scored: 0
000000
  • Sobhana Mostary 6 (16)
  • Sharmin Akhter 19 (33)
Sophie Ecclestone1-1-0-0
0
Overs9.6
Score31 - 2

Sophie Ecclestone to Sobhana Mostary, Tossed up at 76.8 kph, full and around off. Sobhana Mostary gets on the front foot and taps it to the off side with soft hands. Excellent start for Ecclestone. Begins her spell with a MAIDEN!

15:40 (IST) Oct 07
0
Overs9.5
Score31 - 2

Sophie Ecclestone to Sobhana Mostary, Good length, outside off, Mostary hangs deep in the crease and dabs it to cover-point.

15:40 (IST) Oct 07
0
Overs9.4
Score31 - 2

Sophie Ecclestone to Sobhana Mostary, PEACH! Slides into the batter, lands and then spins away from the batter. Sobhana Mostary draws the front foot out to block, but the ball grips away to beat the outside edge.

15:39 (IST) Oct 07
0
Overs9.3
Score31 - 2

Sophie Ecclestone to Sobhana Mostary, Short and on the stumps. Sobhana Mostary rocks back and cuts it to the point fielder.

15:39 (IST) Oct 07
0
Overs9.2
Score31 - 2

Sophie Ecclestone to Sobhana Mostary, Full and on middle, gripping away off the wicket. Sobhana Mostary opens the bat face and eases it to the off side.

15:39 (IST) Oct 07
0
Overs9.1
Score31 - 2

Sophie Ecclestone to Sobhana Mostary, Drifts into the batter, at 79.5 kph, full in length. Sobhana Mostary leans forward and keeps it out.

15:38 (IST) Oct 07

Double change. Here's Sophie Ecclestone into the attack. She replaces Linsey Smith.

15:37 (IST) Oct 07
Score after 9 overs 31 - 2
Runs Scored: 0
004100
  • Sharmin Akhter 19 (33)
  • Sobhana Mostary 6 (10)
Nat Sciver-Brunt1-0-5-0
0
Overs8.6
Score31 - 2

Nat Sciver-Brunt to Sharmin Akhter, Shortens the length by a yard, around off, Sharmin Akhter stands tall and dabs it down the pitch. 5 runs off Nat Sciver-Brunt's first over. 6 off the last two overs for Bangladesh Women.

15:37 (IST) Oct 07
0
Overs8.5
Score31 - 2

Nat Sciver-Brunt to Sharmin Akhter, Keeps it stump-to-stump, does NSB, full in length. Sharmin Akhter blocks it in front.

15:36 (IST) Oct 07
1
Overs8.4
Score31 - 2

Nat Sciver-Brunt to Sobhana Mostary, Short of a length, on the stumps, angling in. Sobhana turns it away to deep square leg for a single.

15:36 (IST) Oct 07
4
Overs8.3
Score30 - 2

Nat Sciver-Brunt to Sobhana Mostary, FOUR! Finds the gap and races away! A bit too full from Nat, outside off. Sobhana Mostary weighs on the front foot and drives it crisply to the left of the diving cover fielder and finds the fence. A boundary after 33 deliveries for Bangladesh Women!

15:35 (IST) Oct 07
0
Overs8.2
Score26 - 2

Nat Sciver-Brunt to Sobhana Mostary, Aims the stumps, does NSB, full in length, nipping back in. Mostary prods half forward and turns it off the inside half of the bat to the leg sid.

15:35 (IST) Oct 07
0
Overs8.1
Score26 - 2

Nat Sciver-Brunt to Sobhana Mostary, Starts off with a length ball, on middle. Sobhana Mostary rocks back and bunts it down the pitch with soft hands.

15:35 (IST) Oct 07

The first change from England. Nat Sciver-Brunt brings herself into the attack, replacing Lauren Bell.

15:34 (IST) Oct 07
Score after 8 overs 26 - 2
Runs Scored: 0
001000
  • Sharmin Akhter 19 (31)
  • Sobhana Mostary 1 (6)
Linsey Smith4-0-6-1
0
Overs7.6
Score26 - 2

Linsey Smith to Sharmin Akhter, Pulls her length back, does Linsey, outside off. Sharmin goes deep in the crease and dabs it to backward point. Another excellent, controlled over from Linsey Smith. Her figures read 4-0-6-1.

15:33 (IST) Oct 07
0
Overs7.5
Score26 - 2

Linsey Smith to Sharmin Akhter, Slows it up and bowls a tempter wide outside off, on a fuller length. Sharmin Akhter tries to push off the front foot, but gets beaten on the outside edge.

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England vs Bangladesh Highlights, Women's World Cup 2025: England Women made it two wins in a row at the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 with a hard-fought four-wicket victory over Bangladesh at the Baraspara Stadium in Guwahati. Former captain Heather Knight anchored the chase with a gritty unbeaten 79 off 111 balls, steering England to 182/6 in 46.1 overs after Bangladesh were bowled out for 178.

Earlier, England’s spin unit dominated proceedings. Sophie Ecclestone led the charge with 3/24, supported by Charlie Dean (2/28), Alice Capsey (2/31), and Linsey Smith (2/33), as Bangladesh’s innings never gained momentum. Sobhana Mostary was the lone bright spot for Bangladesh, compiling a patient 60 off 108 balls, while Rabeya Khan’s late cameo of 43 not out lifted the total to a modest 178.

In reply, England’s top order faltered early as Marufa Akter (2/28) and Fahima Khatun (3/16) exploited the conditions to leave them reeling at 103/6. However, Knight stood firm, showcasing composure and shot selection, and found steady support in Charlie Dean (27*). Their unbroken 79-run stand for the seventh wicket took England over the line with 23 balls remaining.

The win took England to the top of the table with four points, level with India but ahead on net run rate. Bangladesh, despite their spirited bowling effort, are still searching for their first win of the campaign. England now travel to Colombo to face Sri Lanka, while Bangladesh meet New Zealand next in Guwahati.