Opening Thoughts
Greetings and welcome to game number 17 of the Women’s Cricket World Cup! This match features the unbeaten Australian side taking on Bangladesh, who are aiming for their second victory of the competition.
So far it's been a captivating competition – while Australia remains yet to lose a game, they have appeared vulnerable at certain moments. Their batting against Pakistan was far from its best, while facing India they had difficulty locating the right responses during their defensive effort. Both times they were succeeded in getting to victory, but rival squads will be watching closely to identify these weaknesses and formulate tactics to exploit them.
Bangladesh’s sole win of the competition so far came against the Pakistani team – a clear-cut, win with seven wickets in hand with key inputs throughout the bowling lineup. That said, they also produced strong displays in the South Africa match, which came down to the last over, and England, who looked in trouble at five for seventy-eight pursuing the 178 runs set by Bangladesh. While neither of those contests ended in a victory, they will have given the side significant assurance that they have the ability to compete with leading global squads.
If Bangladesh can bring that form in this encounter, we could witness one more dramatic ending. While Australia are the clear front-runners in this match, let’s not write off the supposed weaker side. There’s plenty to discuss, so we should begin!
Background Highlights
And Bangladesh’s close call against England is important to recall ahead of this contest as well.
For those seeking a recap about the record-setting pursuit by Australia to claim the victory versus India, we’ve got that match report for you as well.
While we’re waiting for the toss, why not catch up on last night’s excitement? Sadly, actual rainfall rained on the parade of the Pakistani team, who narrowly missed out of their first ever ODI victory over England. In case you weren't watching, we’ve can fill you in with this match report.
Weather rescues England in the Women's World Cup and dashes Pakistan's chances of landmark victory.
England rescued by Knight as Bangladesh expresses frustration after three referrals benefit her.
Australia successfully achieves historic total to defeat India in Women’s Cricket World Cup epic.
