Australia, on Thursday (October 16), 10 waketheth from Bangladesh to book their place in the semi-finals of the 10s World Cup 2025.
Captain Alyssa once again led from the front as she scored her second consecutive century in the tournament. Just four days after smashing his monumental 142 against India, Australia chased down the target of 199.5.5.5.5.5.5 off just 77 balls in just 24.5 overs at Vishakhapatnam’s ACA-VDCA stadium.
Healy’s stunning knock was studded with 20 fours. Along with Healy, another key, Phoebe Litchfield, also impressed with the bat. He bowled his first over of the competition and was not out for 84 as Australia chased down Australia’s top scorer in comfort. Litchfield’s knock came off 72 balls and featured 12 fours and a six.
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With the latest win, Australia reclaimed the top spot in the points table. There are now four wins from five matches, ending with a washout with the other match.
Australia restrict Bangladesh to a modest total:
Earlier, Australia restricted Bangladesh to 198/9 in the allotted 50 overs. Sober-spinner King of Alan could almost have done as he bowled four maidens and took just 18 runs in his 10 overs while picking up two wickets. King was adjudged by the player of the match for a brilliant bowling display.
Bangladesh got off to a decent start and were 73/1 at one stage, and Opener Rubya Haider’s dismissal halted their innings. From this stage, they continued to lose wickets regularly. With wickets falling regularly from one end, Sobhana Masarar held firm from the other and scored an unbeaten 66 to take her team to a respectable total.
Bangladesh have now lost four matches in a row in the ongoing World Cup. With only one win from five games, he is in sixth place in the points table.
Australia vs Bangladesh Quick Scores:
Bangladesh 198-9 (50 overs): Sobhana Masarary 66 * (80); Alana King 2-18
Australia 202-0 (24.5 overs): Alyssa healy 113* (77), phoebe litchfield 84 (72); Shorna Akter 0-19
Australia won by 10 wickets
