as ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 approaching, the Bangladesh women’s cricket team is gearing up to make a significant impact in the tournament. Scheduled to kick off in the UAE on October 3, Bangladesh face a tough group that includes former champions England and West Indies alongside debutants Scotland and runners-up South Africa.
Expectations from Bangladesh team
Bangladesh have historically struggled in T20 World Cups but are aiming to break the group stage jinx this year. with a mix of experienced players like Nigar Sultana such talents grow Shorna Akterthere is a sense of optimism in the camp. The team’s ability to adapt to different match situations will be critical as they face strong opponents in Group B.
Here’s a closer look at Bangladesh’s best XI for the tournament:
1. Nigar Sultana (Captain and Goalkeeper)
- Role: Captain and Goalkeeper
- Strengths: Leadership and batting versatility
- Expectations: Leading from the front and anchor shots
Nigar Sultana’s captaincy has been central to Bangladesh’s rise in women’s cricket. As a keeper, he provides stability behind the stumps but his batting skills make him a key part of the team. Known for his ability to play both offensively and defensively, Nigar is expected to lead the team with his strategic thinking. Bangladesh will rely on him to handle tough situations, especially with the bat, where his experience can anchor the innings and help his team recover if needed.
2. Shathi Rani
Role: Comprehensive
Strengths: Fast Bowling and Middle Order Batting
Expectations: Securing bounces and contributing runs
Shathi Rani is an all-rounder who brings both pace and batting depth. His role in the middle order allows him to contribute crucial runs when required and his fast bowling makes him a threat with the ball. He has the ability to break bowling partnerships and add solidity to the batting line-up. Bangladesh will look for critical wickets during the middle overs and turn to him to steady the batting when early wickets fall.
3. Dilara Akter
Role: Pastry of the highest quality
Strengths: Aggressive shot
Expectations: To build a strong foundation on top of it
Dilara Akter is known for her aggressive approach to the crease. His fearless batting style can help Bangladesh lay a strong foundation early in the innings. By dominating the bowlers and maintaining a high run rate, Dilara will be instrumental in Bangladesh’s strategy of putting pressure on the opposition in the powerplay.
4. Murshida Khatun
Role: Pastry of the highest quality
Strengths: Quick Assessment
Expectations: To speed up shots
Murshida Khatu’s quick scoring ability makes her an important asset in the top ranks. His partnership with Dilara Akter is the key to Bangladesh’s batting success. Murshida’s role is to accelerate shots, especially after power plays.
5. Sobhana Mostary
Role: Medium dough
Strengths: Consistency
Expectations: To stabilize shots during intermediate passes
Sobhana Mostary has shown remarkable consistency in the middle order. His composure under pressure helps stabilize shots in tough situations. Bangladesh will depend on Sobhana to lead the team through the middle orders and lay a solid foundation for the lower order batsmen to finish strongly.
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6. Taj Nehar
- Role: Comprehensive
- Strengths: Spin Bowling and Low-order batting
- Expectations: Adding depth to the batting and taking away goals
Taj Nehar’s dual skills make him a key all-rounder in this squad. With spin bowling, he is expected to take advantage of spin-friendly conditions and with the bat, he adds depth to the lower order. His ability to perform in both departments will be vital for Bangladesh in tight situations.
7. Fahima Khatun
- Role: Comprehensive
- Strengths: Spin Bowling
- Expectations: Taking advantage of favorable conditions for spin
Fahima Hatu’s strength lies in her spin bowling and Bangladesh will rely heavily on her to control the middle innings. Spin is likely to play a big role in the T20 World Cup setting, and Fahima’s accuracy and wicket-taking ability make him a critical component of the team.
8. True rites
- Role: Bowler
- Strengths: Fast Bowling
- Expectations: Leading a fast attack
Ritu Moni leads Bangladesh’s pace attack. His experience and ability to swing the ball early gives him an advantage over opposing hitters. Bangladesh will look to him to make early breakthroughs and put pressure on the opposition with hard lines.
9. Nahida Akter
- Role: Bowler
- Strengths: Orthodox rotation of the left arm
- Expectations: Taking key wickets and containing runs
Nahida Akter’s left-arm orthodox spin has been one of Bangladesh’s most effective weapons. His control and ability to hit his back in tight spaces makes him a key figure, especially on spin-friendly pitches. He will be instrumental in sustaining runs and picking up important wickets at crucial moments.
10. Sultana Khatun
- Role: Bowler
- Strengths: Average pace
- Expectations: To provide support in the bowling attack
Sultana Khatu’s medium pace will complement the pace attack led by Ritu Moni. Although not the fastest bowler in the squad, his accuracy and ability to hit the right areas has consistently made him a reliable option in the middle innings for Bangladesh.
11. Shorna Akter
- Role: Bowler
- Strengths: Pace Bowling
- Expectations: To take early gates
Shorna Akter is a promising fast bowler with the ability to trouble the opposition batsmen with his pace. As an opener, his role will be to strike early and give Bangladesh the upper hand in the first few overs of the innings.
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