AUS vs BAN Women's T20 WC: Date, time, squads and live streaming details
Synopsis
Australia's all-spin strategy that crushed South Africa may not travel to Headingley — and that selection call could define their Group 1 campaign. Bangladesh arrive with a debut-inspired win and a settled lineup, making this more than a foregone conclusion despite the historical head-to-head gap.
Key Takeaways
Australia vs Bangladesh , Women's T20 World Cup 2025 , at Headingley, Leeds on 17 June at 3:00 PM IST .
Live on Star Sports ; streaming on JioHotstar .
Pacer Megan Schutt is in contention as Leeds conditions are expected to be less spin-friendly than Old Trafford.
Debutant Juairiya Ferdous scored a fifty in Bangladesh's opening six-wicket win over the Netherlands.
Australia have won all previous World Cup meetings with Bangladesh, including in 2020 and 2023 .
Both teams enter the match with wins, making it a key fixture in the Group 1 standings.
Australia face Bangladesh in their second Women's T20 World Cup 2025 Group 1 match at Headingley, Leeds on Wednesday, 17 June, with the defending champions potentially facing their first significant selection dilemma of the tournament. The match begins at 3:00 PM IST and will be broadcast on Star Sports channels, with JioHotstar providing live streaming.
Australia's Selection Puzzle at Headingley
Australia leaned entirely on spin to dismantle South Africa at Old Trafford, fielding Sophie Molineux, Ashleigh Gardner, Georgia Wareham, and Alana King as a four-pronged slow-bowling unit. Leeds, however, is expected to offer considerably less assistance to spinners, putting experienced pacer Megan Schutt firmly in contention for a recall to the playing XI.
The venue shift represents a genuine tactical test for the defending champions, who have otherwise looked imperious — completing a 3-0 clean sweep of the West Indies in the lead-up and brushing aside South Africa in Manchester. Their only notable recent stumble was a home T20 series defeat to India.
Bangladesh's Winning Formula
Bangladesh have little incentive to tinker with a setup that delivered a controlled six-wicket win over the Netherlands in their tournament opener. Debutant opener Juairiya Ferdous provided the foundation with a fluent fifty, before Sharmin Akter Supta anchored the successful chase.
The result extended a promising run of form — Bangladesh had won their final three matches of the tri-series involving Scotland and the Netherlands heading into the World Cup, recovering from consecutive defeats to arrive in England with momentum.
Head-to-Head: Australia's Historical Edge
Past encounters between the two sides have consistently favoured Australia. In the 2020 edition at Canberra, Alyssa Healy and Beth Mooney combined for a century opening partnership to set up a comfortable win. In 2023, Georgia Wareham's three-wicket haul restricted Bangladesh to 107, and Meg Lanning sealed the chase with an unbeaten 48. The historical record points firmly in Australia's favour, though Bangladesh's improved batting depth makes this a more competitive fixture than previous editions.
Match Details and Squads
When: Wednesday, 17 June, 3:00 PM IST
Where: Headingley, Leeds
Live TV: Star Sports channels
Live Streaming: JioHotstar
Australia squad: Sophie Molineux (c), Nicola Carey, Ashleigh Gardner, Kim Garth, Lucy Hamilton, Grace Harris, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham.
Bangladesh squad: Nigar Sultana Joty (c), Nahida Akter (vc), Sharmin Akter Supta, Sobhana Mostary, Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Rabeya Khan, Fahima Khatun, Fariha Islam Trisna, Marufa Akter, Shanjida Akther Maghla, Sultana Khatun, Dilara Akter, Juairiya Ferdous, Taj Nehar.
Group 1 Standings Context
With Australia leading Group 1 on net run rate and Bangladesh also having opened with a win, both sides can cement their knockout prospects with a victory at Headingley. The match is effectively a chance for one team to take a commanding position in the group before the competition enters its decisive phase.
Point of View
For their part, are no longer the group-stage makeweights they once were; a settled batting order and a debutant who delivered on the biggest stage signals a team that has genuinely evolved. The head-to-head record flatters Australia, but it was built in different conditions and against a Bangladesh side that has since improved considerably.
NationPress
11 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the Australia vs Bangladesh Women's T20 World Cup match?
The match is scheduled for Wednesday, 17 June, at 3:00 PM IST at Headingley, Leeds, as part of Group 1 of the Women's T20 World Cup 2025.
Where can I watch AUS vs BAN Women's T20 World Cup live in India?
The match will be broadcast live on Star Sports channels in India. JioHotstar will provide live streaming for viewers on digital platforms.
Why might Australia change their playing XI for the Bangladesh match?
Australia fielded four spinners against South Africa at Old Trafford, but Headingley is expected to offer less assistance to slow bowlers. Experienced pacer Megan Schutt is reportedly in contention to return to the XI to suit the Leeds conditions.
How did Bangladesh perform in their opening Women's T20 World Cup match?
Bangladesh beat the Netherlands by six wickets in their tournament opener. Debutant opener Juairiya Ferdous scored a fifty to set up the chase, which Sharmin Akter Supta then finished.
What is the head-to-head record between Australia and Bangladesh in Women's T20 World Cups?
Australia have won all previous Women's T20 World Cup encounters against Bangladesh. In 2020 at Canberra, Alyssa Healy and Beth Mooney shared a century opening stand; in 2023, Georgia Wareham's three-wicket haul restricted Bangladesh to 107 before Meg Lanning sealed the chase with an unbeaten 48.
