Bangladesh squad for ICC Women’s World Cup announced
Bangladesh women team
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced the 15-member squad for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, set to be held in India and Sri Lanka from September 30 to November 2.
Wicketkeeper-batter Rubya Haider Jhelik, off-spinner Nishita Akter Nishi and top-order batter Sumaiya Akter have been named in the final squad, replacing Dilara Akter Dola, Jannatul Ferdous Sumona and Ishma Tanjim respectively.
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Rubya, who has previously represented Bangladesh in T20I is yet to play an ODI. She receives her first World Cup call-up following a period of consistent development with the bat and behind the stumps.
Nishita, the youngest member of the squad at 17 years, had made her international debut in 2023 during the ODI series against Pakistan.
Another notable inclusion is Sumaiya, the former Bangladesh U19 captain, who had played her only ODI against Australia in March last year. Sumaiya, a technically sound top-order batter, enjoyed an impressive domestic season and followed it up with strong performances for the Bangladesh Emerging Team earlier this year.
“Rubya has earned her place through sheer hard work. Her development over the last six months has been outstanding. We see her as a valuable option both as a reserve keeper and a backup opener," Sazzad Ahmed Mansur, Chief Selector of the BCB Women’s Wing said.
“Nishita is still young, but she bowls with great maturity. She is consistent, calm under pressure and her ability to contain left-handers gave her an edge. We believe this experience will serve her well and add depth to our spin attack.
“Sumaiya has been knocking on the door for some time. She brings the ability to occupy the crease and accelerate when needed. With her skill set and fielding standards, she gives us an all-round option in the top order” he added.
Bangladesh Squad
Nigar Sultana Joty (Captain), Nahida Akter (Vice-Captain), Farzana Haque, 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
Tournament Schedule – ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 (Bangladesh Fixtures)
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(All match start times, including warmups, at 15:30 BST unless specified)
Warm-up Matches (Colombo)
25 September: Bangladesh vs South Africa – Colombo Cricket Club
27 September: Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh – R. Premadasa Stadium
Group Stage Matches
2 October: Bangladesh vs Pakistan – Colombo
7 October: England vs Bangladesh – Guwahati
10 October: New Zealand vs Bangladesh – Guwahati
13 October: South Africa vs Bangladesh – Visakhapatnam
16 October: Australia vs Bangladesh – Visakhapatnam
20 October: Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh – Navi Mumbai
26 October: India vs Bangladesh – Navi Mumbai
