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England and Bangladesh gear up for Match Number 8 of the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 on October 7, 2025. The match is set to be held at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati. England have met Bangladesh once at the Women’s World Cup. They went on to win the same.

England started their Women’s 2025 World Cup campaign with a massive 10-wicket win over South Africa. They sealed a 10-wicket win after bowling SA Women out for 69 runs.

Bangladesh also overcame Pakistan in their World Cup 2025 opener. They claimed a 7-wicket win.

The Women’s ODI World Cup is an 8-team tournament with all sides playing against one another. The top 4 teams from this 8-team table will make it to the semis.

For England, this is a World Cup they will be keen to win after the heartbreak of losing the 2022 final against Australia. Before that, England won the 2017 event. Notably, England are 4-time World Cup winners and four-time runners-up as well. Bangladesh are playing just their 2nd World Cup. They finished 7th in the 2022 edition.

England squad for the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025

Tammy Beaumont, Amy Jones (wk), Nat Sciver-Brunt (c), Heather Knight, Sophia Dunkley, Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, Charlotte Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Linsey Smith, Lauren Filer, Lauren Bell, Em Arlott, Sarah Glenn, Alice Capsey, Emma Lamb.

Bangladesh squad for the ICC Women’s World Cup

Fargana Hoque, Rubya Haider, Sharmin Akhter, Nigar Sultana (W/C), Sobhana Mostary, Shorna Akter, Fahima Khatun, Nahida Akter, Rabeya Khan Akter, Nishita Akter, Nishita Akter, Sumii. Akter, Fariha Trisna, Shanjida Akter Meghla, Ritu Moni.

In terms of the H2H record, England and Bangladesh have faced each other 1 time. England went on to win that contest.

England probable XI for the match against Bangladesh

Amy Jones (wk), Tammy Beaumont, Heather Knight, Nat Sciver-Brunt (c), Sophia Dunkley, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Alice Capsey, Sophie Ecclestone, Charlie Dean, Em Arlott, Lauren Bell.

Bangladesh probable XI for the match against England

Fargana Hoque, Rubya Haider, Sharmin Akhter, Nigar Sultana (C & Wk), Sobhana Mostary, Shorna Akter, Fahima Khatun, Nahida Akter, Rabeya Khan, Marufa Akter, Nishita Nishi Akter.

The Women’s ODI World Cup 8th encounter will start at 3:00 pm IST on October 7 in Guwahati.

Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati & Key Details of the Stadium

The Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati, is located in North East India. Established in 2012, the stadium can host around 40000 people. On November 4, 2012, the East Zone Senior Women’s Inter-State One-Day Championship match between Assam and Odisha became the first match to be played at the ground. In October 2017, the stadium hosted its first T20I match between India and Australia (men’s).

In March 2019, the ground hosted Women’s International Cricket for the first time with India taking on England in a three-match T20I series. England won the series 3-0.

The India vs Sri Lanka Women’s World Cup 2025 opener was for the first time, the stadium hosted a Women’s ODI match. The England vs South Africa clash was the 2nd WODI at this venue. And now, this is the 3rd encounter.

What is the Pitch like at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati?

One can expect spin to come into play as the game goes on. The surface could tend to be slow. Overall, batters will have to be patient on this surface here in Guwahati. The pitch here tends to offer good bounce and carry early on which means both pacers and batters are in the contest. As the innings progresses, there may be slight variation, but not much deterioration, keeping batters interested. Spinners may get into the game during middle overs, especially with slower balls and bowling in right channels.

Key Stats & Records at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati

The first and only WODI played here between India and Sri Lanka during this tournament saw Harmanpreet Kaur’s side score 269/8 in 47 overs. India then defeated Sri Lanka by 59 runs via DLS method. Sri Lanka scored 211/10 in 45.4 overs.

The next match saw SA-W get bowled out for 69 runs. In response, England scored 73/0 in 14.1 overs.

The highest total at this venue in Women’s ODIs have been recorded by India, who scored 269/8. SA Women have the lowest score (69).

Amanjot Kaur owns the highest individual score (57) in WODIs. Deepti Sharma also has a fifty here (53). Inoka Ranaweera owns a 4-fer here. England’s Linsey Smith and India’s Deepti Sharma have a three-fer here.

As per Sponnethe average run rate for teams batting first here in WODIs reads 4.99 for sides batting first and 4.74 for teams batting 2nd.

ENG vs BAN: Weather Forecast – Will Rain Play a Role?

According to the weather forecast, the match day could witness showers. There was rain predicted for the England vs South Africa game on Monday, however it stayed dry. Interestingly, as per SponneBangladesh were forced indoors two days before this match due to an unexpected shower.

ENG vs BAN: Pitch Advantage for Which Side?

All things considered, Guwahati is likely to offer a good batting wicket with quality assistance for spin in the middle overs. England Women will probably be slight favourites given their pedigree and experience. Bangladesh should aim to be disciplined and offer resistance.

FAQs – Pitch Report for Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati

What is the pitch report for Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati

One can expect spin to come into play as the game goes on. The surface could tend to be slow. Overall, batters will have to be patient on this surface here in Guwahati. The pitch here tends to offer good bounce and carry early on which means both pacers and batters are in the contest. As the innings progresses, there may be slight variation, but not much deterioration, keeping batters interested. Spinners may get into the game during middle overs, especially with slower balls and bowling in right channels.

What is ENG and BAN’s record at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati?

This will be the 3rd Women’s ODI match to be played at this venue. England have played here once and won the same. Bangladesh play for the 1st time here.