Bangladesh’s best XI for Women’s T20 World Cup 2024

Since i ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 Approaching, the Bangladesh women’s cricket team is gearing up to make a visible impact in the tournament. Scheduled to begin on October 3, in the UAE, Bangladesh face a challenging group that includes former champions England and West Indies, as well as debutants Scotland and runners-up South Africa.

Expectations from Bangladesh team

Bangladesh have struggled in the T20 World Cup but they are aiming to break the bulk of the series this year. With a mix of experienced players like Nigar Sultana and emerging talents like Shorna Akterthere is a sense of hope within the camp. The team’s ability to adapt to different game conditions will be critical as they face formidable opponents in Group B.

Here’s a closer look at Bangladesh’s best XI for the tournament:

1. Nigar Sultana (Captain & Wicketkeeper)

• Role: Captain & Wicketkeeper
• Power: Leadership & Batting Diversity
• Expectations: Leadoff and innings pitched

Nigar Sultana’s captaincy has been a pillar in Bangladesh’s rise in women’s cricket. As a goalkeeper, he provides stability behind the stumps, but his batting ability makes him an integral part of the team. Known for his ability to play attacking and defensive roles, Nigar is expected to guide the team with his strategic thinking. Bangladesh will rely on him to handle challenging situations, especially with the bat, where his experience can strengthen the innings and help his team recover if needed.

2. Shathi Rani

Role: An all rounder
Power: Fast Bowling & Middle-order Bat
Expectations: To give success and give a run

Shathi Rani is an all-rounder who brings both pace and depth to the batting. His role in the middle order allows him to score important runs when needed, and his fast bowling makes him dangerous with the ball. He has the ability to break ties with his bowling and add intensity to the batting line-up. Bangladesh will look to him to pick up important wickets during the middle overs and to sustain the batting if the early wickets fall.

3. Dilara Akter

Role: Batter of the highest order
Power: Strong Hitting
Expectations: Setting a solid foundation on top

Dilara Akter is known for her aggressive approach at the crease. His fearless batting style can help Bangladesh lay a strong foundation in the early innings. By feeding the bowlers and maintaining a high run rate, Dilara will be key to Bangladesh’s strategy of building pressure on their opponents in the powerplay.

4. Murshida Khatun

Role: Batter of the highest order
Power: Fast scoring
Expectations: Speeding up the innings

Murshida Khatun’s ability to score goals quickly makes her a valuable asset in the top order. His partnership with Dilara Akter is the key to Bangladesh’s batting success. Murshida’s job is to speed up the innings, especially after the powerplay, and push for big totals.

5. Sobhana Mostary

Role: Middle-order Batter
Power: Consistency
Expectations: Stabilizing the innings during the middle overs

Sobhana Mostary showed remarkable consistency in the center. His composure under pressure helps stabilize the innings during difficult situations. Bangladesh will rely on Sobhana to guide the team in the middle overs, laying a solid foundation for the lower-order batsmen to finish strongly.

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6. Taj Nehar

• Role: An all rounder
• Power: Spin Bowling & Lower Order Bat
• Expectations: To add depth to the batting and take wickets

Taj Nehar’s dual skills make him an absolute key to the team. With his spin, he is expected to take advantage of spin-friendly conditions, and with the bat, he adds depth to the bottom line. His ability to perform in both departments will be important for Bangladesh in tight situations.

7. Fahima Khatun

• Role: An all rounder
• Power: Spin Bowling
• Expectations: To use spin friendly conditions

Fahima Khatun’s strength lies in her spin, and Bangladesh will rely heavily on her to control the middle overs. Spin is likely to play a major role in the run-up to the T20 World Cup, and Fahima’s accuracy and wicket-taking ability make him an integral part of the team.

8. Ritu Moni

• Role: A bowler
• Power: Fast Bowling
• Expectations: Leading a speed attack

Ritu Moni leads Bangladesh’s pace attack. His knowledge and ability to swing the ball early gives him an edge over the batsmen. Bangladesh will look to him for early success and keeping the pressure on the opposition with strong lines.

9. Nahida Akter

• Role: A bowler
• Power: Left Hand Orthodox Spin
• Expectations: Taking important wickets and containing runs

Nahida Akter’s left-arm orthodox spin has been one of Bangladesh’s most effective weapons. His control and ability to bowl in tight areas makes him a valuable asset, especially on pitch-friendly pitches. He will be crucial in containing the runs and taking important wickets at important times.

10. Sultana Khatun

• Role: A bowler
• Power: Medium Speed
• Expectations: Providing support to the bowling attack

Sultana Khatun’s medium pace will complement the pace attack led by Ritu Moni. Although he is not the fastest bowler in the squad, his accuracy and ability to hit the right spots regularly makes him a reliable option for Bangladesh in the middle overs.

11. Shorna Akter

• Role: A bowler
• Power: Pace Bowling
• Expectations: Taking early wickets

Shorna Akter is a promising fast bowler who has the ability to trouble the opposition batsmen with his pace. His job as an opening bowler will be to bat early and give Bangladesh the upper hand in the first few overs of the innings.

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