Bangladesh Women vs Australia Women, 1st ODI: Match Prediction – Who will win today's match between BAN-W vs AUS-W?

Bangladesh (BAN-W) and Australia (AUS-W) are all set to lock horns in the first ODI of the three-match series on Thursday, March 21, at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka. The visitors are on a white ball tour and will be playing a three-match T20I series after the one-day series. The series is part of the ICC Women's Championship 2022-25

The hosts, Bangladesh are coming off a loss from their last tour to South Africa. The Bengal Tigers lost the series 2-1 after winning the first ODI at Buffalo Park in East London. The Nigar Sultana-led side will be looking to dominate the mighty Australians in their backyard.

Some of the Australian players are coming straight from the recently concluded Women's Premier League 2024 in India and have been incredible throughout the tournament. Earlier Australia hosted South Africa in their last tour and thrashed the Proteas at home winning the series 2-1. Winners of seven ODI World Cup trophies, Aussies will be confident to continue their red-hot form.

BAN-W vs AUS-W Match Details

Shere Bangla National Stadium Pitch Report and Conditions

The pitch at the Shere Bangla National Stadium is a batting paradise. The average first innings score at this venue is 226 runs. The captain that wins the toss shall opt to bat first and put on a massive target for the opponents to chase.

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BAN-W vs AUS-W Head-to-Head Record in ODIs

BAN-W vs AUS-W Predicted Playing XI:

Bangladesh:

 ​​​Fargana Hoque, Disha Biswas, Sunaiya Akter, Murshida Khatun, Shoena Akter, Sobhana Mostary, Nigar Sultana (C & WK), Nahida Akter, Ritu Moni, Fahima Khatun, Marufa Akter 

Australia:

Phoebe Litchfield, Ashleigh Gardner, Ellyse Perry, Grace Harris, Georgia Wareham, Anabel Sutherland, Alyssa Healy (C), Beth Mooney (WK), Kim Garth, Alana King, Tayla VlaeminckProbable Top Performers

Probable Best Batter: Ellyse Perry

Ellyse Perry has been in red-hot form and could be the best batter in the upcoming game. Perry was the highest run-scorer in the recently concluded WPL season 2 in India. She scored 347 runs in nine innings which included two half-centuries. She will look to take the same form in the 50-over format.

Probable Best Bowler: Sophie Molineux

Sophie Molineux could be the best bowler in the 1st ODI between Bangladesh and Australia. The left-arm spinner too is coming from brilliant performances in WPL. She was the third-highest wicket-taker in the tournament and picked 12 wickets in 10 innings with the best figures of 3/20 against Delhi Capitals Women in the finals for which she was awarded the Player of the Match. 

                   Today’s Match Prediction: Team batting first to win the match

Scenario - 1

Bangladesh Women win the toss and bat

Powerplay Score – 30-40

First Innings Score - 230-250

Bangladesh Women win the match

Scenario - 2

Australia Women win the toss and bat

Powerplay Score - 40-50

First Innings Score - 240-260

Australia Women win the match

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.