Preview of the match between South Africa and Bangladesh – Women’s World Cup 2025, Match 14

South Africa will take on hosts Bangladesh in the 14th match of the currently ongoing ICC Women’s World Cup 2025. The match is scheduled to be played on Monday (October 13) at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam.

After two wins in three matches, South Africa currently ranks fourth in the points table. They started their campaign with a 10-wicket defeat to Bangladesh before responding in style with wins over New Zealand and hosts India.

After a six-wicket win over New Zealand, South Africa beat India by three wickets. Chasing 252 runs, South Africa were reeling at 81/5 before Laura Wolfardt (70) and Nadine de Klerk (84*) steered them to a brilliant win.

With the momentum South Africa has, they will be looking for another win. They will also look to improve on the negative net run rate against Bangladesh. South Africa have won 18 of their 21 ODIs against Bangladesh so far and will be favorites to win the next match as well.

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Bangladesh enters this game after suffering a massive 100-run loss at the hands of New Zealand. After starting their campaign with a win over Pakistan, Bangladesh suffered a loss to England, although they impressed everyone with their performance.

However, they were largely outplayed by New Zealand. While they did well with the ball to restrict New Zealand to 227, their batsmen again failed to deliver the ball. The onus will be on the batsmen to shine in the next match as Bangladesh look forward to a famous win.

South Africa vs Bangladesh match review – Women’s World Cup 2025, Match 14

South Africa vs Bangladesh – Weather Report:

The weather forecast predicts rain during the afternoon in Vishakhapatnam. However, the weather is expected to improve later in the day. Even if the start of the match is delayed, the entire match is unlikely to be affected.

The temperature will be around 30 degrees Celsius in the afternoon and will drop by 2 degrees over time.

South Africa vs Bangladesh – Pitch Report:

The venue witnessed a festival on Saturday when both India and Australia registered over 300 total. After India scored 330 runs, Australia mounted a world record chase with six balls to spare. The pitch is likely to help the batsmen more in the next match as well.

Hitting the pitch will become easier over time due to the dew. Both teams will look to run first and restrict the opposition to a modest total before trying to chase them down.

South Africa vs Bangladesh – expected lineup to play:

South Africa: Laura Wolfhardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Sonny Loos, Marizanne Kapp, Anneke Bosch, We Dena Jafta (wk), Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Tomoko Mbaba.

Bangladesh: Rupiya Haider, Sharmeen Akhtar, Nigar Sultana (C&W), Subhana Mostari, Soumya Akter, Shurna Akter, Fahima Khatun, Nahida Akter, Rabia Khan, Maruva Akter, Nishita Akter and Nishi Akter.

South Africa vs Bangladesh – Formations:

South Africa: Laura Wolfhardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Sonny Loos, Marizanne Kapp, Anneke Bosch, Sinalo Jafta (w), Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Ayabonga Khaka, Tommy Sekhukun, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Masabata Klass, Nondumiso Changase, Karabo Miso, Aniri Dirksen

Bangladesh: Rupiya Haider, Sharmeen Akhter, Nigar Sultana (W/C), Subhana Mostari, Soumya Akter, Fahima Khatun, Shurna Akter, Nahida Akter, Rabia Khan, Nishita Nishita Nishi, Maruva Akter, Ritu Moon. Shanjida Aktar Migla, Fariha Trisna, Ferghana Haq