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The 15-member squad features a mix of youth and experience as Bangladesh prepare for their second Women’s Cricket World Cup outing.
Bangladesh will begin its Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 campaign against Pakistan on October 2 in Colombo.
When the two teams locked horns at the previous edition of the tournament back in 2022, Bangladesh had edged out Pakistan to clinch its first-ever Women’s Cricket World Cup win.
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Here’s everything you need to know about the squad:
Captain: NIgar Sultana joty
C Oach: Sarwar Imran
ICC World Ranking: 7
Best finish in a World Cup: 7th
Record since 2022 World Cup: 29 Matches | W – 10, L – 13, T – 2, NR – 3, Abandoned – 1
BANGLADESH SQUAD FOR WOMEN’S ODI WORLD CUP
Nigar Sultana Joty (c), Nahida Akter, Fargana Hoque, Rubya Haider Jhelik, Sharmin Akter Supta, Sobhana Mostary, Ritu Moni, Shorna Akter, Fahima Khatun, Rabea Khan, Marufa Akter, Farhahah. Islam Trisna, Shanjida Akher Maghla, Nishita Akter Nishi, Sumaiya Akter.
STRENGTH
Featuring in just its second ICC Women’s ODI World Cup, Bangladesh’s batting strength lies at the top. Fargana Hoque (715 runs at 34.04) and skipper Nigar Sultana Joty (557 at 29.31) have been highlights of the 2022–25 cycle, supported by Sharmin Akter Supta (348 at 34.80). Their form extended into the Qualifiers, where Hoque (266) and Joty (241) again scored heavily. Together, they give Bangladesh a solid platform.
WEAKNESS
Beyond the top four, Bangladesh’s batting lacks reliability. Middle- and lower-order contributions remain inconsistent, often leaving the side short of competitive totals. Despite occasional knocks from Ritu Moni or Fahima Khatun, depth remains limited. In this cycle, Bangladesh managed only eight wins in 24 matches, underlining its struggles against higher-ranked teams and exposing a fragile core.
OPPORTUNITY
Spin remains Bangladesh’s trump card, especially in Indian conditions. Nahida Akter led the attack with 32 wickets at 22.53 in the last cycle, supported by Rabeya Khatun and Fahima Khatun. With spin dominating the wicket charts, subcontinental tracks could tilt contests in Bangladesh’s favour. If the spinners squeeze opponents and the top order holds firm, upsets are within reach.
THREAT
Over-dependence on individual brilliance leaves Bangladesh vulnerable. Victories over India and South Africa in this cycle were rare and often hinged on one player firing. The pace attack, led by 20-year-old Marufa Akter, lacks depth, making Bangladesh one-dimensional. Against stronger batting line-ups, over-reliance on spin and an underpowered middle order may unravel quickly.
Bangladesh’s spinners can keep matches competitive, but an underpowered batting line-up remains a major hurdle. Without middle-order support, the team risks finishing at the bottom of the group stage.
Published on Sep 26, 2025
