womens world cup 2025 - Heather Knight to the fore as England overcome spirited Bangladesh
A few contentious third umpire decisions also took the spotlight
07/10Result
8th Match (D/N), ICC Women's World Cup at Guwahati, Oct 7 2025
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![Bangladesh Women]( "Bangladesh Women")
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![England Women]( "England Women")
182/6 (46.1/50 ov)
Player of the Match
07/10Result
8th Match (D/N), ICC Women's World Cup at Guwahati, Oct 7 2025
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![Bangladesh Women]( "Bangladesh Women")
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![England Women]( "England Women")
182/6 (46.1/50 ov)
Player of the Match
CWC 2025 Cricinfo weekly review - Bangladesh have an upset in them a little more than Sri Lanka
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Bangladesh captain also speaks about rising star Marufa Akter
Charlie Dean - 'Having Nat and Lottie feels like a fresh start'
The England spinner also heaps praise on Smith who has "been hard to ignore"
Match Coverage
All Match NewsPowerplay podcast - Bangladesh let England off the hook
Valkerie Baynes and Firdose Moonda look back at the Bangladesh vs England game, and Nahida Akter makes a special appearance to talk about her journey in the game
Shining Knight sweeps in to rescue England
Old-school knock steers tricky chase and makes it goodnight, Bangladesh
Knight scraps to help England overcome Bangladesh scare
Marufa and Fahima put the chase in jeopardy before Knight gritted through with Capsey and Dean
'At first look, I thought it was out' - Knight on the catching reprieve
"Had the call gone our way, there was every chance the outcome of the match could have been different," Fahima Khatun said
Charlie Dean takes England vice-captaincy in her stride
Spinner's promotion was announced at Abu Dhabi training camp prior to World Cup
