Match Details
Tournament: ICC Women’s World Cup 2025
Match Number: 14th Match (Day/Night)
Date: Monday, October 13, 2025
Start Time: 2:30 PM Local Time / 3:00 PM IST
Stadium: Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam
Toss: Not yet done (will happen around 2:00 PM)
TV: Star Sports Network
Online: JioCinema
How Both Teams Are Playing
Bangladesh Women – Mixed Results
Bangladesh have played three games so far:
- Won against Pakistan by 7 wickets
- Lost to England by 8 wickets (very close game)
- Lost to New Zealand by 100 runs
They started well but need to get back to winning. Their bowling has been good, but batting needs to improve.
South Africa Women – Back in Form
South Africa also played three matches:
- Lost to England by 10 wickets (scored only 69 runs)
- Won against New Zealand by 6 wickets
- Won against India by 3 wickets
After a terrible first game, they have won their last two matches. They are playing with confidence now.
Expected Playing 11
Important Note: Final teams will be announced at toss time. These are likely players based on recent matches.
Bangladesh Women (Likely Team)
- Murshida Khatun
- Sobhana Mostary
- Fargana Hoque
- Nigar Sultana (Captain & Wicketkeeper)
- Ritu Moni
- Fahima Khatun
- Rabeya Khan
- Nahida Akter
- Marufa Akter
- Salma Khatun
- Fariha Trisna
South Africa Women (Likely Team)
- Tazmin Brits (Opener)
- Laura Wolvaardt (Captain & Opener)
- Anneke Bosch
- Marizanne Kapp
- Sune Luus
- Chloe Tryon
- Nadine de Klerk
- Sinalo Jafta (Wicketkeeper)
- Annerie Dercksen
- Nonkululeko Mlaba
- Ayabonga Khaka
Top Players to Watch
| Player Name | Team | Role | Recent Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tazmin Brits | South Africa | Opening Batter | Amazing form – 600 runs in 9 games, average 85.71 |
| Laura Wolvaardt | South Africa | Captain | 384 runs in 10 games, leads from front |
| Sune Luus | South Africa | All-rounder | Scored 83 not out against New Zealand |
| Marizanne Kapp | South Africa | All-rounder | Can bat and bowl, very important player |
| Nonkululeko Mlaba | South Africa | Spin Bowler | 15 wickets in 8 matches, very economical |
| Nigar Sultana | Bangladesh | Captain | 357 runs in 10 games, team’s best batter |
| Sobhana Mostary | Bangladesh | Opening Batter | 347 runs in 10 matches, good form |
| Marufa Akter | Bangladesh | Fast Bowler | Young talent, took 2 wickets vs Pakistan and England |
| Nahida Akter | Bangladesh | Spin Bowler | 13 wickets in 10 games, tight bowling |
| Fahima Khatun | Bangladesh | Spin Bowler | Team’s top bowler with 15 wickets |
Pitch and Weather
What to Expect from the Pitch
The Visakhapatnam pitch helps both batters and bowlers. Fast bowlers get help early with the new ball. Spinners become more dangerous as the game goes on. Teams batting first usually do better here. The average first innings score is around 252 runs.
Key Points:
- Winning the toss is very important
- Pitch gets harder to bat on later
- Spinners will play a big role
- Good pitch for batting first
Weather Warning
There is a big chance of rain today. Weather reports show 80% chance of rain. Temperature will be around 30°C with high humidity (84%). If it rains, the match might be shortened and DLS rules will decide the winner.
Match Preview
This is an important game for both teams. South Africa are playing much better after their first match disaster. Their batting is very strong right now. Tazmin Brits is in amazing form and scored a century recently. Captain Laura Wolvaardt also leads the team well.
Bangladesh have a strong spin bowling attack. Players like Nahida Akter and Fahima Khatun can trouble South Africa on this pitch. But Bangladesh batters need to score more runs. Captain Nigar Sultana must lead from the front.
South Africa have many all-rounders like Kapp, Tryon, De Klerk, and Luus. This gives them a big advantage. They can adjust to any situation in the game.
The weather might be the biggest factor today. If rain comes, it can change everything. Both teams must be ready for interruptions.
Who Will Win?
Favorites: South Africa Women
Chances: South Africa 70% – Bangladesh 30%
Why South Africa Should Win:
- They won their last two matches
- Batting lineup is very strong and deep
- Have many good all-rounders
- Team confidence is high
How Bangladesh Can Win:
- Their spin bowlers are dangerous on this pitch
- If they take early wickets, anything is possible
- They know local conditions better
- Desperate to win, will fight hard
Final Prediction: South Africa are favorites and should win this match. But Bangladesh’s spinners can surprise them. Weather will also play a big role.
Key Battle
Tazmin Brits vs Nahida Akter
If Bangladesh can get Tazmin Brits out early, their chances improve a lot. Brits is in superb form and very hard to stop right now.
Where to Watch
TV Channels: Star Sports Network
Online Streaming: JioCinema app and website