Bangladesh announced its 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 on Sunday.
This will be its seventh appearance in the competition, with the Asian side having made its debut in 2014.
Bangladesh competed in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Global Qualifier earlier this year. It finished first in the competition after an undefeated run in the group and Super Six stage, sealing its spot in the tournament.
Pacer Sharmin Sultana, who featured in the last home T20I series against Sri Lanka, has been left out of the team with Nehar taking her spot.
The side includes two specialist pacers in Marufa Akter and Fariha Islam Trisna, with Ritu Moni as part-time medium bowler.
Chief selector Sajjad Ahmed set a target of three wins from five group stage matches.
“In the World Cup we have five matches excluding the two practice matches. Among those five, we hope to win three,” Sajjad told reporters after the announcement.
“Our targets are Netherlands, then Pakistan, South Africa — we are working very hard on those three.”
The chief selector also acknowledged a lack of pace bowling depth.
“We don’t have many pacers in our pipeline. Most of the time, the important ones get injured at crucial moments. We have two pace bowlers — Fariha Islam Trisna and Marufa Akter — with Ritu Moni as our third pacer,” he said.
Bangladesh squad for T20 Women’s World Cup 2026:
Nigar Sultana Joty (c), Nahida Akter (vc), 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, Taj Nehar.
T20 World Cup Group Matches:
June 14: Bangladesh v Netherlands, Edgbaston, Birmingham
June 17: Australia v Bangladesh, Headingley, Leeds
June 20: Pakistan v Bangladesh, Hampshire Bowl, Southampton
June 25: India v Bangladesh, Old Trafford Cricket Ground, Manchester
June 28: South Africa v Bangladesh, Lord’s Cricket Ground, London
(with inputs from Agencies)
Published on May 10, 2026
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