Bangladesh Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Squad Announced

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

Nigar Sultana will captain Bangladesh at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026.
Spinner Nahida Akter has been named vice-captain.
Bangladesh begin their World Cup campaign against the Netherlands on June 14 at Edgbaston.

Bangladesh women’s national cricket team on Sunday announced their 15-member squad for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, with experienced wicketkeeper-batter Nigar Sultana continuing as captain.

The Bangladesh side heads into the tournament carrying momentum after an unbeaten run in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier earlier this year. The performance reinforced Bangladesh’s growing reputation as a disciplined and steadily improving T20 unit capable of challenging stronger teams.

Bangladesh Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Squad Blends Experience and Youth

The selectors retained a core group of experienced performers while continuing to invest in emerging players who impressed during recent international assignments.

The spin department will once again revolve around vice-captain Nahida Akter alongside Rabeya Khan and Fahima Khatun. Bangladesh’s bowling attack has become one of its biggest strengths in T20 cricket, especially on slower surfaces.

Young talents such as Shorna Akter and Dilara Akter are also expected to play important roles during the tournament.

The squad reflects Bangladesh’s long-term strategy of building depth instead of relying only on senior names. That approach has helped the team remain competitive across ICC events in recent years.

Why Bangladesh Could Be a Dangerous Team in the Tournament

Bangladesh enters its seventh Women’s T20 World Cup with increasing expectations.

The team showed signs of progress in the previous edition in 2024 after opening the tournament with a memorable win over Scotland women’s national cricket team.

The second-order effect of consistent ICC tournament appearances is now becoming visible. Younger players are gaining exposure to high-pressure matches earlier in their careers, improving Bangladesh’s tactical maturity and squad balance.

If the batting lineup delivers support around Nigar Sultana and the bowling attack maintains control in middle overs, Bangladesh could emerge as a serious contender for a knockout-stage spot.

Bangladesh Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule

Before the World Cup, Bangladesh will travel to Edinburgh on May 25 for a tri-series involving Scotland and the Netherlands. The team will later move to Loughborough for official warm-up fixtures.

Bangladesh’s group-stage schedule:

June 14, Bangladesh vs Netherlands, Edgbaston
June 17, Australia vs Bangladesh, Headingley Stadium
June 20, Pakistan vs Bangladesh, Hampshire Bowl
June 25, India vs Bangladesh, Old Trafford Cricket Ground
June 28, South Africa vs Bangladesh, Lord’s Cricket Ground
Full Bangladesh Squad for ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026

Bangladesh squad:

Nigar Sultana Joty (captain), Nahida Akter (vice-captain), Sharmin Akter Supta, Sobhana Mostary, Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Rabeya Khan, Fahima Khatun, Fariha Islam Trisna, Marufa Akter, Shanjida Akther Maghla, Sultana Khatun, Dilara Akter, Juairiya Ferdous and Tajnehar.

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