Bangladesh Women
ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026
Nigar Sultana Joty's Bangladesh face the toughest group in the tournament — Australia, India, South Africa and Pakistan. But Bangladesh are no longer underdogs: 2018 Asia Cup champions and India-beaters who have grown into one of Asia's most dangerous T20 sides.
Squad
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Nigar Sultana JotyKey | Captain / Wicket-keeper / Batter |
| Nahida AkterKey | Vice-captain / Leg-spin Bowler |
| Sharmin Akter SuptaKey | Batter |
| Sobhana Mostary | Batter |
| Shorna Akter | Batter |
| Ritu MoniKey | Off-spin Bowler |
| Rabeya Khan | Left-arm Spin Bowler |
| Fahima Khatun | Off-spin Bowler |
| Fariha Islam Trisna | Fast Bowler |
| Marufa Akter | Fast Bowler |
| Shanjida Akther Maghla | Batter |
| Sultana Khatun | Fast Bowler |
| Dilara Akter | Batter / Part-time Bowler |
| Juairiya Ferdous | Batter |
| Taj Nehar | All-rounder |
Group 1 Fixtures
Bangladesh Women vs 🇳🇱 Netherlands
Bangladesh Women vs 🇦🇺 Australia
Bangladesh Women vs 🇵🇰 Pakistan
Bangladesh Women vs 🇮🇳 India
Must-win clash
Bangladesh Women vs 🇿🇦 South Africa
T20 World Cup History
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2014 | Group stage (host nation) |
| 2016 | Group stage |
| 2018 | Group stage |
| 2020 | Group stage |
| 2023 | Group stage |
| 2024 | Group stage (beat Scotland) |
Bangladesh Women hosted the 2014 ICC Women's T20 World Cup — their first major international tournament — and have appeared in every edition since. Off the pitch, they made history by winning the 2018 Women's T20 Asia Cup, beating India in the final.
FAQs
Who is the Bangladesh Women T20 World Cup 2026 captain?
Nigar Sultana Joty captains Bangladesh Women at the 2026 ICC Women's T20 World Cup, leading the team for the third consecutive time at a global event. Joty is Bangladesh's most experienced women's player and a key batter and wicket-keeper who sets the tempo at the top of the order.
What group are Bangladesh Women in at T20 WC 2026?
Bangladesh Women are in Group 1 at the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup alongside Australia, India, South Africa, Pakistan and Netherlands. It is one of the toughest groups in the tournament — their toughest match is against India at Old Trafford on June 25.
Has Bangladesh Women ever qualified for the T20 World Cup semi-finals?
No, Bangladesh Women have not yet reached the semi-finals of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup. They first appeared as hosts in 2014 and have participated in every subsequent edition. Their best recent result was at the 2024 edition where they beat Scotland for their first win in a decade.
What is Bangladesh Women's biggest achievement in cricket?
Bangladesh Women's biggest achievement is winning the 2018 Women's T20 Asia Cup — defeating India in the final to become the first team other than India to win the Asia Cup title. Salma Khatun was captain. They have since beaten India in several T20I series to establish themselves as a genuine Asian cricket force.
When do Bangladesh Women play India at T20 WC 2026?
Bangladesh Women vs India Women is on Thursday 25 June 2026 at Old Trafford, Manchester, starting at 14:30 BST. This is a crucial Group 1 match — Bangladesh's best chance to pull off an upset in the tournament given their strong head-to-head record against India in recent years.
Quick Facts
- Captain
- Nigar Sultana Joty
- Vice-captain
- Nahida Akter
- Group
- Group 1
- WC appearances
- 6 (2014–2024)
- Asia Cup
- 2018 Champions
- Key match
- vs India, Jun 25
Key Player
Nigar Sultana Joty
Captain · Wicket-keeper / Batter
Bangladesh's most experienced women's cricketer and a three-time T20 World Cup captain. Joty is a composed top-order batter who marshals Bangladesh's attack behind the stumps and leads by example at the crease.