What's that gulf people keep talking about - of the top few teams in women's cricket and the rest? Well, it might well exist, but England going at 78 for 5 and then 103 for 6 chasing 179 to win against Bangladesh is quite the opposite of gulf, isn't it? But then we found the gulf, with some "inconclusive" umpiring calls helping England along, as they knocked off the runs without losing any more wickets at the Women's World Cup. For the longest time, it was shaping up to be one of the tournament's thrillers... Firdose Moonda and Valkerie Baynes look back at the contest in this podcast and there's a little bonus with Bangladesh's Nahida Akter.
Powerplay 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
VLive Sports DeskSyndicated Wire Coverage (ESPNcricinfo / Sports Feeds)
Oct 9, 2025, 7:01 AM
ICC Women's World Cup•ODI
RESULT
Bangladesh Women
England Women
178
182/6(46.1/50 ov, T:179)
ENG Women won by 4 wickets (with 23 balls remaining)
Match SummaryMatch at a Glance & Key Facts
Venue
Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
GuwahatiFormat & Details
ODI • SINGLE
ENG Women won by 4 wickets (with 23 balls remaining)KEY TAKEAWAYS
VLive Sports Desk- Editorial Angle:Analysis of Powerplay podcastBangladesh 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 — assessing tactical impact and tournament progression.
- Score Snapshot:BAN-W 178 vs ENG-W 182/6 — ENG Women won by 4 wickets (with 23 balls remaining)
- Tactical Context:Well, it might well exist, but England going at 78 for 5 and then 103 for 6 chasing 179 to win against Bangladesh is quite the opposite of gulf, isn't it?
- Tournament Context:Part of ICC Women's World Cup 2025/26. Follow real-time tournament standings, fixture progression, and live scorecards on VLive.
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