ENG-W vs BAN-W Pitch Report: England Women will face Bangladesh Women in the 8th match of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati, on 07 October 2025, at 15:00 IST.
Both teams began their campaigns with dominant wins. England Women bowled South Africa out for just 69 runs and chased it down without losing a wicket. Bangladesh Women stunned Pakistan with a seven-wicket victory, led by Rubya Haider’s unbeaten 54. With both sides unbeaten, this clash will decide who climbs to the top of the table
Barsapara Cricket Stadium Pitch Report – ENG-W vs BAN-W
The Barsapara surface in Guwahati is known to assist both batters and spinners. The average first-innings score in recent ODIs here is around 270–280, making it a competitive venue. The pitch offers swing for pacers early on, but as the match progresses, spinners come strongly into play with plenty of turn on offer.
A par score in this game is likely to be 280+ runs, considering both sides’ batting depth.
Batting Conditions
Top-order batters like Tammy Beaumont and Amy Jones will aim to give England a strong start, while Rubya Haider and Nigar Sultana hold the key for Bangladesh. Partnerships in the middle overs will be crucial, and hitting against spin later in the innings will decide the final score.
Fast Bowling
The new ball will offer movement in Guwahati’s humid conditions. England’s Lauren Bell and Bangladesh’s Marufa Akter will look to exploit swing in the powerplay. Early wickets will be vital to control the game.
Spinners
This pitch offers notable assistance for spinners. Sophie Ecclestone and Linsey Smith will relish bowling in the middle overs, while Bangladesh’s trio of Shorna Akter, Nahida Akter, and Rabeya Khan could trouble England’s middle order with turn and variation.
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Toss Prediction – ENG-W vs BAN-W
With spin expected to play a big role later in the game, the team winning the toss is likely to bowl first. Chasing under lights has been easier at Guwahati, and both teams registered wins by batting second in their opening games.
ENG-W vs BAN-W Weather Forecast – Indore (6th OCT, Afternoon)
| Time | Temp (°C) | Rain | Wind Speed (k/h) | Wind Direction | Cloud Cover | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 | 31 | 0.6 mm | 2.5 | WSW | 44% | Partly cloudy |
| 12:00 | 27 | 0.5 mm | 2.4 | SSW | 55% | Humid, cloudy |
| 15:00 | 25 | 0.4 mm | 1.8 | SW | 30% | Cloudy, chance of drizzle |
| 18:00 | 25 | 0.6 mm | 1.4 | SSW | 22% | Damp, aiding spin |
| 21:00 | 24 | 2.1 mm | 1.2 | SSW | 11% | Showers likely |
Match Conditions & Game Plan – ENG-W vs BAN-W
If England bat first, they will aim for 280+ runs to let Ecclestone and Smith control the game with spin.
If Bangladesh bat first, they will need at least 250+ runs, with Haider and Nigar Sultana anchoring the innings, to give their bowlers something to defend.
Given the balance of both sides, batting first might be slightly tougher, with chasing teams having a slight edge.
