Bangladesh Women square off against South Africa Women in the 2nd Warm Up match of the 2025 Women’s World Cup on Thursday, 25th September. The match is slated to be played at Colombo Cricket Club Ground and the scheduled start time is 3:00 PM IST. Catch all the live updates of this match including playing XI, match winner prediction, head to head record and props of the BAN-W vs SA- W match.
BAN-W vs SA-W Props
Stats
- The average 1st innings score at Colombo Cricket Club Ground is 163 runs.
- Teams bowling first have won 5 of the 8 WODIs played at Colombo Cricket Club Ground.
- Fargana Hoque scored 138 runs in 3 WODIs at Colombo Cricket Club Ground.
- Laura Wolvaardt scored 32 runs in the single WODI at Colombo Cricket Club Ground.
Colombo Cricket Club Ground Pitch Report
The pitch at Colombo Cricket Club Ground for WODIs generally offers a balanced contest, though it tends to slightly favor teams chasing. In the 8 WODIs played here, sides batting first have won 3 times, while teams chasing have come out on top in 5 matches.
Scoring at this venue can be challenging, with the average first-innings total standing at 163 runs, and the average second-innings total dropping to 122 runs. This indicates that the surface can be tricky for batters, especially under pressure while chasing.
BAN-W vs SA-W Head to Head Record
South Africa Women and Bangladesh Women faced off in 21 ODI matches so far. South Africa Women have a dominant record by winning 18 matches while Bangladesh Women won 3. The last time these two teams met, South Africa Women won by a huge margin of 216 runs.
- Matches Played: 21
- Bangladesh Women Won: 3
- South Africa Women Won: 18
BAN-W vs SA-W Squads
Bangladesh Women Squad: Fargana Hoque, Sumaiya Akter, Sharmin Akhter, Rubya Haider, Sobhana Mostary, Shorna Akter, Rabeya Khan, Nigar Sultana, Nahida Akter, Fahima Khatun, Marufa Akter, Ritu Moni, Fariha Trisna, Nishita Akter Nishi, Sanjida Akter Meghla.
South Africa Women Squad: Laura Wolvaardt, Anneke Bosch, Nondumiso Shangase, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Marizanne Kapp, Chloe Tryon, Sune Luus, Sinalo Jafta, Tazmin Brits, Karabo Meso, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Masabata Klaas, Ayabonga Khaka, Tumi Sekhukhune.
BAN-W vs SA-W Match Winner Prediction
South Africa Women head into this clash against Bangladesh Women as strong favorites, backed by their dominant head-to-head record. In 21 ODI encounters between these teams, South Africa Women have won 18 matches, while Bangladesh Women have managed just 3 victories. Their last meeting was particularly one-sided, with South Africa Women securing a massive 216-run win.
Key players for South Africa include Laura Wolvaardt, Marizanne Kapp and Chloe Tryon, who have consistently contributed with the bat and in crucial moments. Bangladesh Women will look to Fargana Hoque, Nigar Sultana and Nahida Akter to provide resistance, but given South Africa's superior experience, form and winning record against Bangladesh, they are likely to continue their dominance and claim the win in this encounter.
Our Analysis: South Africa Women are more likely to win.
