The Bangladeshi passage to the Women’s World Cup on Indian soil carries a blow of happiness – and irony. Their ticket was not a landlord of their own events, but a costly incorrect calculation of West India. In the final qualification against Thailand at the Gaddafi stadium in Lahore last April, the Caribbean side 167 was chasing and needed to get there by 10.1 exceeding.
At 162 for four at 10.4 overs, mathematics was clear: four and then six would be enough to eclipse Bangladesh’s net running +0.639. Instead, Stafania Taylor immediately went big and stored Phanit Maya over the ropes. Six sealed victories, but occupied fine margins – West Indies closed at +0.626, an agonist 0.013 short, effectively donated to the World Cup Bangladesh.
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For tigers, this is a reminder that happiness can open the door, but only performance can keep them in the room. Bangladesh, who is heading to his second World Cup Odi after their debut 2022, knows that the grace of happiness will not be enough against heavy hesings. This edition, more than anything else, promises to be a hard -earned lesson in what is needed to stay at the best cricket table.
Fargana, Joty Key for Bangladesh’s Catches
Nigar Sultana Jota will be the key to Bangladesh at the Women’s World Championship. Courtesy: ACC
For Bangladesh, wealth at the Women’s World Cup will inevitably rest on the shoulders of their seasoned trio – Nigar Sultan Jota, Fargan Hoque Pinky and Sharmin Akter Supta. Among them remain the only three Bangladeshi women who have exceeded the brand of 1,000 run in ODI, as evidenced by their pedigree and their importance.
Supta and Joty were driving forces for the Bangladesh qualifying campaign. Supta ended as the second highest run in qualifications, its undefeated 94 and standout efforts. Meanwhile, Jota lit up the tournament with 78 feet against Thailand and eventually ended up as the third highest running shooter.
Pinky, although not on its smooth best during qualifiers, brings the weight of expectations. As the only Bangladeshi dough with several centuries in women’s ODIS, her ability to dominate powerplay, and anchoring large sums could decide how far tigers can stretch heavy weights. For Bangladesh, the journey to competitiveness begins with this trio with fire in the settlement.
Focus on the duo Shorna-Marufa
Marufa Akter is a clear young talent for Bangladesh. Courtesy: ACC
While the experience of anchoring Bangladesh campaign, the spark can come well from their young – Shorna Akter and Marufa Akter. Both bear the promise of raw talent and fearless cricket, features that Tigress will have to upset stronger opponents.
Maru that idolizes the Indian Hardik PandyaHe already carries his own identity with the ball. A twenty -year -old woman can generate a sharp pace that rushes the batter, and with four goals has shown in her short career the views that he is the real winner of the match. The way they can handle the World Cup phase could be crucial for Bangladesh.
Shorna, on the other hand, offers versatile value. Cable to clean the ropes with ease brings strength to the launch assembly, which often fights for acceleration, while its practical contributions with the ball increase further balance. Mostly deployed for impressive portraits, now has the opportunity to enter a larger role.
Both Marufa and Shorn first attracted attention to the inauguration female World Cup T20 in South Africa in 2023 and their increase has been rapid since then. For Bangladesh, their youthful energy could be the perfect complement to the experience of the senior core.
A strong rotary attack
The Acter is for Bangladesh in the women’s ODis of all time the goal of the goal. Courtesy: ACC
If Bangladesh should hit his weight at the World Women’s World Cup, their biggest weapon may be their rotary quartet. Fahima Khatun, NaDes Akter, Jannatul Ferdus and Rabeya Khan form a unit capable of concerning even the oldest branding assemblies. And although the side will miss the presence of their talismanic former Captain Salma Khatun – now the first Bangladesh voter of women – the Spin department still looks impressive.
Ferdous was a revelation in qualifications and wrapped nine goals in five games, including the dream figures of 5-3-7-5 against Thailand. Naus, the most experienced of the group, brings an experience and consistency with 69 goals in 54 ODI, highlighted with five goals. Rabeya, with 26 goals in 24 matches, is still growing in the character, while Fahim’s know-how from 2022 adds depth and peace under pressure.
Individually these players have shown that they can bring brilliance moments. But for Bangladesh, to seriously challenge the heavy weights of the tournament, the Quartet will have to combine its spells in the syringe-and inspire the kind of collective effort that transforms resistance to giant killing performances.
Bangladeshi record of female world cups
Bangladesh took part in only one World Cup in 2022, where they won only one of their seven games. Their only victory was a nine -seater victory over Pakistan in Hamilton.
Bangladeshi record after women 2022
Bangladesh 10 out of 28 Odi won since the last World Women’s Championship and lost 13. Three matches did not give any result, while two games in 2023 against India and Pakistan ended up tie. Fargan Hoque Pinky is the only Bangladesh female dough with several hundred ODI. Courtesy: ACC
Bangladesh team World Cup
Nigar Sultan Jota (C), NaDes Acter, Fargano Hoque Pinky, Rubya Haider Jhelik, Sharmin Akter Supta, Sobhan, Rita Moni, Shorna Akter, Fahima Khatun, Rabeya Khatun, Meruf Akter. Fariha Islam Trisna, Shanjida Akher Maghl, Nishita Akter Nishi, Sumaiya Akter
Bangladeshi Women’s World Cup League of Stage
- October 2 – Bangladesh women vs Pakistani women, R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
- October 7 – England Women vs Bangladesh women, BarsaRa cricket stadium, GuwahatioCtober 10 – New Zealand Women vs Bangladesh women, cricket stadium BARSAPARA, GUWAHATI
- October 13 – Women of South Africa vs Bangladesh women, Dr. YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA -vdca cricket stadium, Visakhapatnam
- October 16 – Australia Women vs Bangladesh women, Dr. YS Rajasekhara Reddy Aca -vdca Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam
- October 20 – Sri Lanka Women vs Bangladesh women, Dr. DY PATIL SPORTS ACADEMY, NAVI MUMBAI
- October 26 – India Women vs Bangladesh women, Dr. DY PATIL SPORTS ACADEMY, NAVI MUMBAI
Bangladesh’s predicted XI for the Women’s World Cup
Fargano Hoque, Dilara Akter (WK), Sharmin Akhter, Nigar Sultana Joty (C), Rita Moni, Shorna Akter, Fahima Khatun, NaDa Akter, Jannatul Ferdus, Rabeya Khan, Marufa Akter
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Published:
Sabyasachi Chowdhury
Published on:
October 2, 2025
