Tue Oct 07 15:00:00 UTC 2025: **News Article Summary**

England Women narrowly escaped an upset against Bangladesh Women in a thrilling World Cup encounter. After restricting Bangladesh to 178, England’s chase faltered early thanks to a fiery spell from Marufa Akter and Mahima Khatun. Heather Knight’s composed, unbeaten 79 and a crucial partnership with Charlie Dean guided England to a 4-wicket victory. Despite Sobhana Mostary’s half-century and Rabeya Khan’s late hitting for Bangladesh, their bowlers couldn’t sustain the pressure after taking key wickets.

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**Knight’s Grit Saves England from Bangladesh Upset in World Cup Thriller**

**Guwahati, India** – England Women survived a major scare, edging past Bangladesh Women by 4 wickets in a nail-biting World Cup match. What initially appeared to be a straightforward chase turned into a tense affair as Bangladesh’s bowlers, led by Marufa Akter (2-28) and Mahima Khatun (3-16), ripped through England’s top order.

Bangladesh, after being restricted to 178, came out firing with the ball. Akter dismissed opener Amy Jones early, and Khatun’s sharp spell saw the back of Nat Sciver-Brunt and Sophie Dunkley in quick succession, putting England under immense pressure.

Captain Heather Knight stood firm, however, anchoring the innings with an unbeaten 79. After a few more wickets fell, a vital partnership with Charlie Dean (27 not out) steadied the ship, with Knight’s experience ultimately guiding England to victory.

Earlier, Sobhana Mostary’s resilient half-century (60) and a late surge from Rabeya Khan (43) helped Bangladesh reach a respectable total after a shaky start.

While Bangladesh showcased their fighting spirit and nearly pulled off a major upset, Knight’s composed innings proved decisive. England secured their second win of the tournament, highlighting the unpredictable nature of the competition. If Bangladesh was able to add another 30-40 runs to the score, the game would have possibly swung in their favour.

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