Bangladesh Women Gear Up for World Cup 2025: Bangladesh is all set for its second Women’s Cricket World Cup, with a 15-member squad that blends youth and experience. The team will kick off its campaign against Pakistan on October 2 in Colombo.
At the last World Cup in 2022, Bangladesh edged out Pakistan to secure its first-ever Women’s Cricket World Cup win, a historic moment for the team.
Key Details Of Bangladesh Women’s Squad For World Cup 2025:
- Captain: Nigar Sultana Joty
- Coach: Sarwar Imran
- ICC World Ranking: 7
- Best Finish in a World Cup: 7th
- Record Since 2022 World Cup: 29 Matches | W: 10, L: 13, T: 2, NR: 3, Abandoned: 1
Bangladesh Squad for Women’s ODI World Cup 2025
Nigar Sultana Joty (c), Nahida Akter, Fargana Hoque, Rubya Haider Jhelik, Sharmin Akter Supta, Sobhana Mostary, Ritu Moni, Shorna Akter, Fahima Khatun, Rabeya Khan, Marufa Akter, Fariha Islam Trisna, Shanjida Akther Maghla, Nishita Akter Nishi, Sumaiya Akter
Strengths Of Bangladesh Women’s Squad For World Cup 2025:
Bangladesh may be new to the World Cup stage, but their top-order batting is a strong point. Fargana Hoque (715 runs at 34.04) and captain Nigar Sultana Joty (557 at 29.31) have been standout performers during the 2022-25 cycle. Sharmin Akter Supta (348 at 34.80) has also provided valuable support.
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Their form continued into the Qualifiers, with Hoque scoring 266 and Joty adding 241 runs. This top-heavy strength gives Bangladesh a solid platform to build on.
Weaknesses Of Bangladesh Women’s Squad For World Cup 2025:
Beyond the top four batters, Bangladesh’s batting is inconsistent. Contributions from the middle and lower order remain unreliable, which often leaves the team short of competitive totals. Despite occasional knocks from Ritu Moni or Fahima Khatun, the depth is limited.
This cycle, Bangladesh managed only eight wins in 24 matches, highlighting struggles against higher-ranked teams and exposing a fragile core.
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Opportunities for Bangladesh Women’s Squad For World Cup 2025:
Spin bowling is Bangladesh’s biggest advantage, especially in Indian conditions. Nahida Akter led the attack with 32 wickets at 22.53 in the last cycle, supported by Rabeya Khatun and Fahima Khatun.
With spin dominating the wickets, subcontinental tracks could work in Bangladesh’s favor. If the spinners perform well and the top order holds firm, the team has a chance to cause upsets.
Threats to Bangladesh Women’s Squad For World Cup 2025:
Bangladesh relies heavily on individual brilliance, which makes the team vulnerable. Wins over stronger sides like India and South Africa often depended on one player performing.
The pace attack, led by 20-year-old Marufa Akter, lacks depth, making Bangladesh a one-dimensional side. Against stronger batting line-ups, over-reliance on spin and a fragile middle order could lead to struggles.
Bangladesh’s spinners can keep matches competitive, but an underpowered batting line-up remains a big challenge. Without middle-order support, the team risks finishing at the bottom of the group stage.
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