BAN W vs ENG W Betting Tips, Match 5 - ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024

England Women (ENG-W) will face Bangladesh Women (BAN-W) in Match 5 of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, at the Sharjah International Stadium on Saturday, October 5. England, one of the tournament favourites, will aim for a strong start, while Bangladesh looks to build on their opening win against Scotland.

BAN W vs ENG W Betting Odds 

BAN W vs ENG W Match Preview

England, led by Heather Knight, will look to impose their dominance in this crucial group-stage encounter. Although they haven’t won a T20 World Cup since 2009, England’s balanced squad and depth in both batting and bowling make them one of the top contenders. With players like Nat Sciver-Brunt and Sophie Ecclestone in their ranks, they are expected to comfortably outperform Bangladesh, who are still growing as a cricketing force.

Bangladesh, on the other hand, come into this match with a victory over Scotland in their opening game. Despite not being as experienced as England, Nigar Sultana Joty’s side has shown they can be competitive in high-stakes matches. Their spin-heavy bowling attack, led by Nahida Akter, will be crucial in exploiting Sharjah's low-bounce pitch.

In their previous encounters, England has consistently dominated Bangladesh, winning all three T20I matches. However, Bangladesh has improved considerably and will be eager to cause an upset in this fixture.

Recent Form 

England Women: W, W, L, W, L

Bangladesh Women: W, L, W, W, L

Head-to-Head Record

• Total Matches Played: 3

• India Women Wins: 3
• New Zealand Women Wins: 0
• No Result: 0

BAN W vs ENG W Probable Playing XI 

BAN W vs ENG W Betting Tips 

Sharjah International Stadium Pitch Report

The pitch at Sharjah International Stadium is known for its low bounce and tendency to assist spinners. It’s a slower surface that will likely favour spin bowlers, especially in the middle overs. Batters will need to apply themselves, but aggressive stroke play could still be rewarded with the right technique. Dew in the evening could also make chasing easier.

The average first-innings score in women’s T20I matches at Sharjah is around 120, and teams usually prefer chasing due to the impact of dew later in the game.

Toss Prediction – Bangladesh Women are expected to win the toss and choose to bat first, given the venue's record.

BAN W vs ENG W Match Winner Prediction 

England Women come into this match with a strong, balanced squad, boasting world-class players across both batting and bowling departments. Bangladesh’s recent form is commendable, but they lack the depth and experience to compete with a side like England over 20 overs. The English team’s superior firepower and tactical expertise should see them through comfortably.

Our Prediction: England Women to win the match