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The Bangladesh women's national cricket team have announced their 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 in England. After performing brilliantly in the qualifiers, Bangladesh are heading into the showpiece event with a lot of confidence and fresh hopes.
The Bangladesh women's national cricket team earned their World Cup spot earlier this year after a fantastic run in the Global Qualifier. They remained unbeaten throughout the tournament and finished at the top after dominating both the group matches and the Super Six stage.
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Bangladesh’s consistent performances in the Global Qualifier will give them a huge edge when they make their seventh appearance in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup since making their debut in 2014.
Key Points
- Bangladesh have announced a 15-member squad for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026.
- Nigar Sultana Joty will captain the side, while Nahida Akter has been named vice-captain.
- The team will begin their Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign against Netherlands on June 14.
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Bangladesh name 15-member squad for ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 in England
Meanwhile, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) named the squad for the mega event on Sunday with Nigar Sultana Joty continuing to lead the side. Nahida Akter will be Nigar’s deputy in the event.
Their batting core involves aggressive batter Dilara Akter, in-form captain-wicketkeeper Nigar, and Sharmin Akter Supta. Bangladesh Women’s bowling attack will be led by the vice-captain Nahida Akter, featuring young pace sensation Marufa Akter and leg spinner Rabeya Khan.
All-rounders Shorna Akter, Fahima Khatun, and Ritu Moni are expected to play a key role for the team in the upcoming tournament. On the other hand, Shanjida Akther Maghla is being seen as one of the key players to watch after her strong performances in this season.
Bangladesh squad for ICC Women’s T20 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, Tajnehar.
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According to the ICC’s official website, the Bangladesh women's national cricket team will leave for Edinburgh on May 25 to play a tri-series against the Scotland women's national cricket team and the Netherlands women's national cricket team.
After the conclusion of the tri-series, they will travel to Loughborough for their warm-up matches before beginning their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 journey. They have been slotted in the tough Group A alongside India, Australia, South Africa, Pakistan and Netherlands. Bangladesh will kick off their campaign against the Netherlands on June 14 at Edgbaston Cricket Ground.
Bangladesh’s Group Stage Schedule at ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026:
14 June: vs Netherlands at Edgbaston, Birmingham
17 June: vs Australia at Headingley, Leeds
20 June: vs Pakistan at Hampshire Bowl, Southampton
25 June: vs India at Old Trafford Cricket Ground, Manchester
28 June: vs South Africa at Lord’s Cricket Ground, London
About historic mega event in England
The upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 will be the biggest and most exciting edition in the tournament’s history. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) will be hosting the event from June 12 to July 5. The tournament will feature 12 teams for the first time ever, and a total of 33 matches will be played across 24 days at seven venues in England.
The tournament will begin with hosts England's women's national cricket team facing Sri Lanka's women's national cricket team at Edgbaston Cricket Ground on June 12. The tournament will also have a record amount of prize money of USD 8.76 million.
