Women’s T20 World Cup Team Preview: Bangladesh

At a glance

  • Seventh appearance in the tournament since 2014
  • Won first T20 game in the last tournament, since hosting
  • Qualified through the Global Qualifier

Bangladesh secured qualification through the Global Qualifier earlier this year, finishing top of the standings after an unbeaten campaign. The side also claimed its first tournament victory since hosting the event in 2014 with a win over Scotland during the 2024 competition.

Squad List

Bangladesh bring plenty of experience into the tournament, but they face a difficult group-stage draw. They will likely view their opening match against the Netherlands as a key opportunity to build momentum and confidence ahead of the tougher tests to come.

Bangladesh 15 Women Squad

NameCaps
Nigar Sultana Joty (c)119
Nahida Akter (vc)101
Dilara Akter33
Most. Sharmin Akter Supta31
Shorna Akter45
Mst Ritu Moni85
Sobhana Mostary57
Rabeya Khan45
Fahima Khatun99
Marufa Akter37
Taj Nehar8
Juairiya Ferdous10
Mst Fariha Islam Trisna20
Mst. Shanjida Akther Maghla24
Sultana Khatun20

Top Batters

NameRunsAveSR
Nigar Sultana233626.5491.14
Sobhana Mostary88519.2396.61
Sharmin Akhter55120.4084.37

Top Bowlers

NameWktsAveER
Nahida Akter11717.115.81
Fahima Khatun6722.505.82
Rabeya Khan4717.555.49

Fixtures

14th June – The Netherlands @ Edgbaston 10:30 BST

17th June – Australia @ Headingley 10:30 BST

20th June – Pakistan @ Southampton 14:30 BST

25th June – India @ Old Trafford 14:30 BST

28th June – South Africa @ Lord’s 10:30 BST

Prediction

Bangladesh will likely target at least one victory, with their opening match offering their best opportunity. Beyond that, producing competitive performances against some of the world’s strongest teams would still provide valuable confidence and experience for the future.

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