South Africa Women face Bangladesh Women in the 14th match of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam on October 13, starting at 3:00 PM local time. South Africa enter this contest after back-to-back wins against New Zealand and Indiaaiming to maintain momentum in their push for the semifinals. Bangladesh, on the other hand, comes into the match on the back of two consecutive losses and will view this as a must-win to keep their qualification hopes alive.​

South Africa boast strong batting performances in the tournament, with players like Compensation Britswho averages 74.90, and Laura Wolvaardt leading the charge. Bangladesh’s batting has been led by Sharmin akhter and Nigar sultawho have delivered some resistance but will need to step up significantly to challenge the Proteas’ bowling attack.​

This match is crucial for Bangladesh’s campaign, needing a win to stay in the semifinal race, while South Africa aim to consolidate their position with a third straight victory. Expect a competitive encounter at a venue that typically rewards good batting and intelligent bowling strategies.​

SA-W vs BAN-W, Women’s World Cup: Match Details

• Date and Time: October 13; 03:00 pm IST/ 09:30 am GMT
• Venue: Dr. Ys rajasekhara reddy aca-vdca cricket stadium, visakhapatnam

SA-W vs BAN-W, Head-to-Head Record:

Matches Played: 21 | Sa-w wn: 18 | BAN-W won: 3 | No results: 0

Dr. Ys Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium Pitch Report:

The ACA-VDCA stadium is known for being a batting-friendly pitch, offering consistent bounce and a smooth surface that allows batters to play freely, making it ideal for stroke-makers. Conditions typically favour teams chasing as the pitch tends to become more predictable as the game progresses. The team winning the toss often prefers to bowl first to exploit early movement and pressure the opposition before the pitch settles. Spinners can come into play in the middle overs when the pitch slows down, adding a tactical dimension to the game.

Squads:

South Africa: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Thank you Khaka, Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Marzanne Kapp, Tazmin Brits, We have Jafta (wk), Nov.

Bangladesh Women: Fargana Hoque, Rubya Haider, Sharmin Akhter, Nigar Sultana (wk/c)Sobhana Mostary, Shorna Akter, Fahima Khatun, Nahida Akter, Rabeya Khan, Marufa Akter, Nishita Akter Nishi, Sumaiya Akter, Fariha Trisna, Shanjida Akter Meghla, Ritu Moni

SA-W vs BAN-W, Women’s World Cup: Today’s Match Prediction

Case 1:

• South Africa Women wins the toss and bowls first
• Bangladesh Women’s powerplay score: 40-50
• Bangladesh Women’s total score: 210-220

Case 2:

• Bangladesh Women wins the toss and bowls first
• South Africa Women’s powerplay score: 60-70
• South Africa Women’s total score: 300-320

Match result: Team to bowl first will win the game.

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