Bangladesh decimated by Australia as Alyssa Healy and co. qualify for semi-finals of Women's World Cup 2025

Australia advanced to the Women's Cricket World Cup semifinals by defeating Bangladesh by 10 wickets.

Defending champion Australia reached the semifinals at the Women's Cricket World Cup with two matches to spare after thrashing Bangladesh by 10 wickets on Thursday.

Australia's captain Alyssa Healy, left, celebrates with batting partner Phoebe Litchfield after scoring hundred runs/(AP)

Alyssa Healy hit 113 not out off only 77 balls and Phoebe Litchner 84 not out off 72 as they reached 202 without loss in reply to Bangladesh's 198-9.

Healy and Litchfield crossed the finish line in just 24.5 overs, extending Australia's unbeaten World Cup streak to 13 consecutive games.

Healy's second consecutive hundred, after 142 against India at the same venue on Sunday, included 20 boundaries.

Litchfield struck 12 fours and a six.

Bangladesh opted to bat and and wrist spinner Alana King took 2-18 in 10 overs.

Australia has nine points from five games. Bangladesh has two from five and remained sixth.

On Friday, co-host Sri Lanka plays South Africa in Colombo.