This will be its seventh appearance in the competition, with the Asian side having made its debut in 2014.<\/p>\n
Bangladesh competed in the ICC Women\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
The side includes two specialist pacers in Marufa Akter and Fariha Islam Trisna, with Ritu Moni as part-time medium bowler.<\/p>\n
Chief selector Sajjad Ahmed set a target of three wins from five group stage matches.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn the World Cup we have five matches excluding the two practice matches. Among those five, we hope to win three,\u201d Sajjad told reporters after the announcement.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur targets are Netherlands, then Pakistan, South Africa — we are working very hard on those three.\u201d<\/p>\n
The chief selector also acknowledged a lack of pace bowling depth.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe don\u2019t 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,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Bangladesh squad for T20 Women\u2019s World Cup 2026:<\/h4>\n
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.<\/p>\n
T20 World Cup Group Matches:<\/h4>\n\n- \n June 14: Bangladesh v Netherlands, Edgbaston, Birmingham <\/li>\n
- \n June 17: Australia v Bangladesh, Headingley, Leeds <\/li>\n
- \n June 20: Pakistan v Bangladesh, Hampshire Bowl, Southampton <\/li>\n
- \n June 25: India v Bangladesh, Old Trafford Cricket Ground, Manchester <\/li>\n
- \n June 28: South Africa v Bangladesh, Lord\u2019s Cricket Ground, London <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
(with inputs from Agencies)<\/i><\/p>\n
Published on May 10, 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
(with inputs from Agencies)<\/i><\/p>\n
Published on May 10, 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n