BD-W vs AU-W: 1st ODI Fantasy Predictions, Tips, Teams, Pitch Report & Top Picks

BD-W vs AU-W, ODI Series: Fantasy Tips of the First ODI [X]

Bangladesh Women (BD-W) and Australia Women (AU-W)are all set to take on each other in the first One Day International of the Three-match ODI series. The match will be played at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, Dhaka on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at 9:00 AM IST.

Before the match goes live, here is a look at the fantasy predictions, tips, pitch report, top picks and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.

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BD-W vs AU-W - Head-to-Head Stats

Bangladesh Women and Australia Women have faced each other 23 times in ODI cricket. Australia Women have won 20 of those, whereas Bangladesh Women have managed to win only time, and two matches ended as no result.

BD-W vs AU-W - Pitch Report

The pitch at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium is known for its versatility, offering a fair competition between batters and bowlers. It provides a conducive environment for both stroke play and bowling strategies, ensuring an equilibrium between the bat and the ball. Batters can anticipate consistent bounce and carry, allowing them to execute various shots effectively. Meanwhile, spinners find increasing assistance as the game progresses.

Sher-e-Bangla Stadium Ground Stats (ODI Records)

Total matches: 120
Matches won batting first: 56
Matches won bowling first: 62
No Result: 2 

Average first innings score: 226
Highest total recorded: 370/4 by India vs Bangladesh
Lowest total recorded: 58/10 by Bangladesh vs West Indies

Fantasy Value from Pitch Report

• Batters who can play spin better will be good picks for the match.
• Spin bowlers get good help in the middle overs, select one or two good spinner for your team.
• Top-order batters from both sides are beneficial.

BD-W vs AU-W - Fantasy Cricket Tips

Scenario 1: If Bangladesh Women bat first

• If the Bangladesh women's team bat first, Fargana Hoque, Nigar Sultana, and Murshida Khatun will be the key batters from their team.
• The bowling department will be handled by Nahida Akter, Rabeya Khan, Fahima Khatun, and Marufa Akter.

Scenario 2: If Australia Women Bat First

• If the Australia women's team bats first, Phoebe Litchfield, Alyssa Healy, Meg Lanning, Ellyse Perry, and Beth Mooney will be the key batters from their team.
• Kim Garth, Alana King, Megan Schutt, Ashleigh Gardner, and Tahlia McGrath will take care of the bowling part of their team.

BD-W vs AU-W - Winner Predictions

As per recent records between these two teams and all-time ODI head-to-head records, Australia Women are hot favourites to clinch a victory here against Bangladesh Women.

BD-W vs AU-W - Top Player Picks

Fargana Hoque (BD-W)

Fargana Hoque has been in excellent form with the bat in recent times. In her last 10 ODI matches, she has scored 460 runs, with one fifty and two hundreds. She is a must-pick for this game.

Nahida Akter (BD-W)

Nahida Akter is one of the best bowlers on the Bangladesh women's team right now. She is quite consistent. In her last 10 ODI matches, she has picked up 17 wickets. She is a perfect fit for this category.

Phoebe Litchfield (AU-W)

Phoebe Litchfield has been the leading run-getter for the Australian women's team in recent times. In her last 10 ODI matches, she has scored 400 runs, with two fifties and two hundreds. She is a must-pick for this game.

Ellyse Perry (AU-W)

Ellyse Perry's all-round performance in the recently concluded WPL 2024 was commendable. She was the top run-scorer of the tournament with 347 runs in nine innings and also picked up seven wickets. She is a top pick for this game.

BD-W vs AU-W - Differential Picks

Nigar Sultana (BD-W)

Skipper Nigar Sultana is a talented top-order batter and wicketkeeper who has scored 853 runs in 39 ODI innings, with the best score of 73 runs. Her experience and consistency over the years make her a great differential pick for this match.

Ashleigh Garnder (AU-W)

Ashleigh Garnder is a consistent wicket taker in WODI cricket and will enjoy this pitch in Mirpur. She has 81wickets in 62 ODI innings and also scored 921 runs in 45 innings. She is a great differential pick considering her all-round ability.

BD-W vs AU-W - Fantasy Expert Advice

Given the conditions and the probable-XIs of both teams, a combination of 2-3-3-3 looks ideal and perfect for this match.

BD-W vs AU-W - Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues

Wicketkeepers: Nigar Sultana, Alyssa Healy
Batters: Fargana Hoque, Ellyse Perry, Phoebe Litchfield
All-rounders: Fahima Khatun, Ashleigh Garnder, Anabel Sutherland
Bowlers: Rabeya Khan, Alana King, Sophie Molineux

Captain: Phoebe Litchfield
Vice-captain: Nigar Sultana

Bangladesh women: 4 Players, Australia women: 7 Players

BD-W vs AU-W - Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues

Wicketkeepers: Nigar Sultana, Beth Mooney
Batters: Fargana Hoque, Ellyse Perry, Phoebe Litchfield
All-rounders: Fahima Khatun, Ashleigh Garnder, Tahlia McGrath
Bowlers: Nahida Akter, Alana King, Megan Schutt

Captain: Ellyse Perry
Vice-captain: Fargana Hoque

Bangladesh women: 4 Players, Australia women: 7 Players