Australia showcased their dominance once again with a crushing 10-wicket victory over Bangladesh in their Women's World Cup clash at the ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam on Thursday.
Batting first after winning the toss, Bangladesh posted 198 for 9 in their allotted 50 overs. The innings revolved around a composed unbeaten knock of 66 runs from Sobhana Mostary, who held the innings together despite regular wickets falling at the other end. Rubya Haider chipped in with a valuable 44, but Australia's disciplined bowling restricted the scoring. Leg-spinner Alana King claimed 2 for 18, while Georgia Wareham picked up 2 for 22, ensuring Bangladesh never gained full momentum.
Chasing 199, Australia's openers made the task look effortless. Alyssa Healy was at her aggressive best, smashing an unbeaten 113 off 77 balls, while her partner Phoebe Litchfield compiled a fluent 84 not out. The pair shared an unbroken opening stand of 202 runs, reaching the target in just 23.3 overs, leaving Bangladesh's bowlers without answers.
The emphatic win further cements Australia's position at the top of the points table and highlights their status as tournament favourites. Bangladesh, on the other hand, will take positives from Mostary's innings but need more consistent performances to stay in the competition.
Australia's next challenge will be tougher tests ahead, while Bangladesh will look to bounce back stronger in their remaining group matches.
