The ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 continues with another exciting fixture as South Africa Women (SA W) take on Bangladesh Women (BAN W). South Africa are riding high after back-to-back wins, while Bangladesh are looking to bounce back from recent losses.
Over the years, this matchup has been dominated by South Africa, who have maintained a near-perfect record against Bangladesh in One-Day Internationals. As both teams meet again on the big stage, the Proteas will aim to extend their supremacy, while the Tigresses will look to cause a major upset.
Here’s a complete look at the SA W vs BAN W head-to-head records, World Cup meetings, recent results, and top players to watch in the 2025 edition.
South Africa Women Team Overview
Led by Laura Wolvaardt, South Africa Women have been in fine touch in the World Cup. They recently registered victories over New Zealand and India, proving their depth and determination.
All-rounder Nadine de Klerk has been the star performer with her match-winning 84 off 54 balls* against India, while Chloe Tryon continues to shine with both bat and ball. The Proteas’ blend of experience and power makes them one of the most balanced sides in the tournament.
Bangladesh Women Team Overview
Bangladesh Women enter this contest hoping to turn around their campaign after back-to-back defeats. Despite the losses, there have been positives — Fahima Khatun top-scored with a fighting 34 runs in the last match, and young leg-spinner Rabeya Khan impressed with figures of 3 for 30 against New Zealand.
Under the leadership of Nigar Sultana, Bangladesh will look to regroup and deliver a spirited performance against the in-form South African unit.
SA W vs BAN W ODI Head-to-Head
The head-to-head record is heavily tilted in favor of South Africa Women.
| Format | Total Matches | South Africa Women Won | Bangladesh Women Won | Tied | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODIs | 21 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| World Cup ODIs | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
SA W vs BAN W Women’s World Cup Head-to-Head
The teams have met once in the main Women’s World Cup tournament, with South Africa coming out on top.
| Date | Tournament | Match Result | Winner | Margin | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2022 | ICC Women’s World Cup 2022 | South Africa (207/10) beat Bangladesh (175/10) | South Africa Women | 32 runs | Dunedin, New Zealand |
SA W vs BAN W Recent ODI Matches and Results
| Date | Tournament / Series | Winner | Margin | Score (SA W) | Score (BAN W) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2025 | ICC Women’s World Cup | – | – | – | – | Visakhapatnam, India |
| Dec 23, 2023 | ODI Series | South Africa Women | 216 runs | 316/4 (50 ov) | 100/10 (31.1 ov) | Benoni, South Africa |
| Dec 20, 2023 | ODI Series | South Africa Women | 8 wickets | 223/2 (45.1 ov) | 222/4 (50 ov) | Potchefstroom, South Africa |
| Dec 16, 2023 | ODI Series | Bangladesh Women | 119 runs | 131/10 (36.3 ov) | 250/3 (50 ov) | East London, South Africa |
| Mar 23, 2022 | ODI Series | Bangladesh Women | 9 wickets | 154/10 (50 ov) | 156/1 (35.1 ov) | Johannesburg, South Africa |
Last 5 ODI Match Records
South Africa Women (SA W)
| Date | Opponent | Result | Margin | Tournament |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2025 | India Women | Won | by 3 wickets | ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 |
| Oct 6, 2025 | New Zealand Women | Won | by 6 wickets | ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 |
| Oct 3, 2025 | England Women | Lost | by 10 wickets | ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 |
| Sep 22, 2025 | Pakistan Women | Lost | by 6 wickets | ODI Series |
| Sep 19, 2025 | Pakistan Women | Won | by 25 runs | ODI Series |
Record: 3 Wins, 2 Losses
Bangladesh Women (BAN W)
| Date | Opponent | Result | Margin | Tournament |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2025 | New Zealand Women | Lost | by 100 runs | ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 |
| Oct 7, 2025 | England Women | Lost | by 4 wickets | ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 |
| Oct 2, 2025 | Pakistan Women | Won | by 7 wickets | ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 |
| May 7, 2025 | Sri Lanka Women | Won | by 1 run | Tri-Nation Series |
| May 4, 2025 | India Women | Lost | by 9 wickets | Tri-Nation Series |
Record: 2 Wins, 3 Losses
Key Players to Watch
South Africa Women
- Nadine de Klerk: Match-winning 84* off 54 balls vs India; among the most in-form batters in the World Cup.
- Chloe Tryon: Reliable all-rounder with 3/32 in her last match.
- Laura Wolvaardt: The captain’s consistency at the top provides stability.
Bangladesh Women
- Fahima Khatun: Top-scored with 34 runs in the last match, showing grit under pressure.
- Rabeya Khan: Impressive young spinner, took 3/30 vs New Zealand.
- Nigar Sultana: Experienced captain and dependable wicketkeeper-batter.
The head-to-head record paints a clear picture of South Africa’s dominance over Bangladesh, but the Tigresses have shown steady progress and will look to challenge that narrative. With both teams having played competitive cricket recently, this encounter at the Women’s World Cup 2025 promises an engaging battle.
