After Lauren Bell: England Women made it two wins out of two in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, holding their nerve to secure a tense four-wicket victory over Bangladesh at the Baraspara Stadium here on Tuesday. It was former skipper Heather Knight who stood tall amid the pressure, guiding England home with a composed unbeaten 79 off 111 balls, as they chased down 178 in 46.1 overs to move to the top of the points table with four points, level with India.
Earlier in the day, England’s spin trio of Sophie Ecclestone (3-24), Charlie Dean (2-28), and Alice Capsey (2-31) orchestrated a dominant bowling display to bundle Bangladesh out for 178 in 49.4 overs. Left-arm spinner Linsey Smith (2-33) also chipped in, ensuring that Bangladesh never recovered despite a fighting half-century from Sobhana Mostary.
Mostary’s 60 off 108 balls, featuring eight boundaries, was the lone highlight for Bangladesh in an otherwise faltering innings. Showing grit and patience, the 22-year-old steadied the ship after both openers fell cheaply. She brought up her maiden ODI fifty off 92 balls and held one end together even as wickets continued to tumble at the other.
