The 8th Match of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 between England Women and Bangladesh Women is scheduled at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati on October 7, 2025, starting at 3:00 pm IST.
England has a strong spin bowling unit featuring Sophie Ecclestone, Sarah Glenn, Charlie Dean, and Linsey Smith, which is well-suited to sub-continental conditions with pitch favorability.
The return of Heather Knight and Danni Wyatt-Hodge adds valuable depth to the batting lineup. The team features several match-winning all-rounders who contribute significantly with the bat.
Match Preview
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England are four-time champions and clear favorites, with a strong squad featuring experienced players like Heather Knight, Tammy Beaumont, and Nat Sciver-Brunt.
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Bangladesh, led by Nigar Sultana, have an energetic young squad featuring several promising players such as Rubya Haider.
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The pitch in Guwahati generally favors batsmen early, with spin bowlers becoming more effective as the match progresses.
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England’s spin trio, including Sophie Ecclestone and Charlotte Dean, is expected to play a decisive role against Bangladesh’s batting lineup.
NZW vs SAW Match Details
- Event: ICC Women’s World Cup 2025
- Teams: England Women vs Bangladesh Women
- Date: 07 October 2025
- Time: 02:30 PM
- Venue: Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
Women’s World Cup Live streaming info
The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 features a total of 31 matches as part of the event. The tournament begins on September 30, 2025, with the opening match between India and Sri Lanka in Guwahati and concludes with the final scheduled for November 2, 2025. The format includes a round-robin stage where all eight teams play each other once, making up 28 group matches. The top four teams from this stage advance to the semi-finals, followed by the final match to decide the champion.The prize money totals $13.88 million, a significant increase over previous editions, highlighting the emphasis on gender equity in cricket.
There are several ways to watch the Women’s World Cup 2025 live streaming. Here are some of the options available:
- In India, matches will be telecast live on the Sony Sports Network (Sony Ten channels). Live streaming is available on the SonyLIV app & website.
- In Pakistan: Broadcast on PTV Sports. Live streaming is available for free on the Tamasha app and Myco app.
- In India, matches will be telecast live on the Star Sports Network. Live streaming is available on the JioHotstar app and website, which offers commentary in multiple regional languages including Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada.
- In Sri Lanka, matches will be broadcast live on Maharaja TV’s channel TV1, with streaming available on the Sirasa TV website.
- In the United Kingdom and Ireland, coverage is available on Sky Sports Cricket, with both linear TV and digital streaming through Sky’s platforms.
- In Australia, Prime Video has exclusive live streaming rights for all matches.
- In the United States and Canada, Willow TV provides live coverage and streaming, offering access via traditional TV and digital packages.
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ICC.tv streams all matches live globally, including highlights and exclusive content.
How to Watch the Match for Free:
You can watch the 2025 Women’s World Cup matches for free on official platforms in some regions. ICC tv In Pakistan, PTV Sports will broadcast matches free on TV, while the Tamasha and Myco apps will stream them online without charge. In Bangladesh, fans can enjoy free streaming on the Toffee app and website.
Live Streaming Info:
The WCWC 2025 match will be live on Sky Sports.
Live Score Info:
ESPN Live Score Ball-by-Ball update ENG W vs BAN W
Playing XI:
England Women: Tammy Beaumont, Amy Jones (wk), Heather Knight, Nat Sciver-Brunt (c), Sophia Dunkley, Emma Lamb, Alice Capsey, Charlotte Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Linsey Smith, Lauren Bell
Bangladesh Women: Nigar Sultana (c & wk), Rubya Haider, Nishita Akter Nishi, Shaima Akter, Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Nahida Akter, and others.
FAQs
When and where is the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 held?
The tournament is being held from September 30 to November 2, 2025, across multiple venues in India and Sri Lanka.
How many teams are competing?
Eight teams are competing: India (host), Australia, New Zealand, England, Sri Lanka, South Africa (from Women’s Championship rankings), and Pakistan and Bangladesh (via qualifiers).
What is the tournament format?
The World Cup follows a round-robin format with 31 matches. Each team plays every other team once. The top four teams advance to the knockout semi-finals and then the final.
What are the key venues?
Matches are played in stadiums such as Navi Mumbai ACA Stadium, DY Patil Stadium (Navi Mumbai), Indore ACA-VDCA Stadium, Guwahati Holkar Stadium, Vizag, and Colombo R Premadasa Stadium.
Where can the matches be watched?
In India, matches are streamed on JioStar and JioHotstar app. UK and Ireland coverage is on Sky Sports, Australia on Amazon Prime Video, Pakistan on PTV and Ten Sports, Sri Lanka on Maharaja TV, and North America on Willow TV.
What is the prize money?
The prize fund is approximately 13.88 million USD, a significant increase from the previous edition.
How are teams selected?
India qualifies automatically as host. The top 5 teams of the ICC Women’s Championship secure direct qualification, and the remaining spots are filled by regional qualifiers.