BANW vs AUSW Match Preview
Bangladesh Women are entering this contest after four defeats in a row. Their last win in the ODI format was in December 2023 against South African Women. In the second game of the ODI series, Bangladesh Women batted first and were promptly bowled out for a paltry score of 97 runs. As expected, the Australian Women won the game easily in 23.5 overs. Although the Bangladesh bowlers picked up four wickets to display some resistance, the target was not enough.
Only three batters in the Bangladesh Women's side reached double figures. The top run-getter for Bangladesh Women was Nahida Akter. She scored 22 runs from 47 balls and tried her best to resurrect the Bangla inning, but to no reward. After the dramatic collapse, the Bangladesh team did pick up a couple of wickets through their bowlers. The successful bowlers were Sultana Khatun and Rabeya Khan. Two more wickets fell to runouts. These will be the bowlers and Nahid Akter, who must pick up wickets for Bangladesh Women.
The Australian Women, on the other hand, have been superb in the ODI format. They are entering this contest with four wins in their last five games. Sophie Molineux made a dramatic return to the Australian ODI side with a 3-fer that ensured a low total from the Bangladesh batters. The visitors lost some early wickets during the chase. But Ellyse Perry ensured that the team got across the line comfortably in the end. Australian women did not make a good start in their chase. They are 39 for three in the thirteenth over. But their middle order hung on to register a comfortable win.
The return of Molineux to the side proved to be a massive uplift for the Australian team. This was the Aussie all-rounder's first time playing international cricket since October 2021. She received a foot stress fracture in 2021. With Molineux, other bowlers such as Ashleigh Gardner, Megan Schutt, Georgia Wareham, and Alana King performed well to get the opposition out for a minor score. During the Aussie chase, Ellyse Perry was the top batter with 35 runs from 50 balls. This little innings ensured that there were no major hiccups during the chase.
Weather Report
We are expecting bright and sunny conditions for this contest. The temperatures will remain close to 22 degrees, and moderate winds will be present. Showers are not likely during this contest, and minimal cloud cover can be expected.
Pitch Report
One thing is sure about the pitch at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka. It will help the spinners. Bangladesh spinners can better exploit these conditions. However, the Aussie Women also have some excellent spinners in their ranks.
Notable stats
Australian Women have a terrific ODI record against Bangladesh Women.
Australian Women have won all three one-day international matches they have played against Bangladesh Women.
In recent games, Annabel Sutherland has had a great bowling strike rate for Australian Women.
Sutherland has picked up 14 wickets from her last eight games with a strike rate 17.14.
Team News
The teams might change when they face off on 27th March. Apart from that, there do not appear to be any recurring injury updates available at the moment.
BANW vs AUSW Probable 11
BANW Playing 11
- Murshida Khatun
- Sobhana Mostary
- Fargana Hoque
- Nigar Sultana (C)
- Ritu Moni
- Shorna Akter
- Rabeya Khan
- Nahida Akter
- Fahima Khatun
- Marufa Akter
- Sultana Khatun
AUSW Playing 11
- Alyssa Healy (C)
- Phoebe Litchfield
- Ellyse Perry
- Beth Mooney
- Tahlia McGrath
- Ashleigh Gardner
- Annabel Sutherland
- Georgia Wareham
- Alana King
- Kim Garth
- Megan Schutt
Dream11 Prediction
The Bangladesh Women's team has never won an ODI game against Australian Women. You can expect Bangladesh Women to put up a spirited fight, but Australia will start this game as firm favorites to win the contest and take home the trophy with a solid 3-0 margin.
Top Picks
Nahida Akter: In her last ten games, Nahida Akter has picked up 17 wickets and bowled economically, with an economy rate of 3.85.
Ellyse Perry: Perry has scored 249 runs from her last ten games, with an average of 41.5. She was the top batter for Australia in their last game against the same opposition.
Annabel Sutherland: Annabel Sutherland has taken 14 wickets in her last eight games, with a strike rate of 17.14.
Alana King: King is in the form of her life, with 19 victims from her last ten games and a strike rate of 19.78.
BANW vs AUSW Dream11 Team 1
Keeper: A Healy
Batters: B Mooney, N Sultana, E Perry, P Litchfield
All-rounders: F Khatun, A Sutherland, A Gardner (C)
Bowlers: N Akter, S Molineux, A King (VC)
