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Bangladesh Women Shine in T20 Rankings After Unbeaten Qualifier Run

Bangladesh's women's cricket team is dominating the T20 World Cup Qualifier in Nepal, remaining unbeaten and closing in on a spot for the main event. Their success is mirrored in the latest ICC T20I rankings, where top-order batter Sharmin Akhter has surged 22 places to joint 35th after scoring 156 runs. Bowlers Rabeya Khan and Fahima Khatun have also made significant climbs, highlighting the team's all-round strength. Other qualifier standouts, including Ireland's Gaby Lewis and Scotland's Katherine Fraser, have also seen their rankings improve.

Key Points: Bangladesh Women's Cricket Stars Rise in T20I Rankings

  • Sharmin Akhter jumps 22 places in batting
  • Rabeya Khan rises to 14th in bowling
  • Team unbeaten in T20 WC Qualifier
  • All-rounders like Katherine Fraser also surge
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Bangladesh players make significant strides in rankings amid Women's T20 WC Qualifier

Bangladesh players climb ICC T20I rankings after unbeaten streak in Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier. Sharmin Akhter, Rabeya Khan lead the charge.

"Bangladesh's upward momentum on both the field and the rankings table underlines their growing stature. - ICC Report"

Dubai, Jan 27

Bangladesh's women cricketers have emerged as the major beneficiaries of the latest T20I rankings, following a string of impressive performances at the Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier in Nepal.

The Asian side remains unbeaten in the tournament and is edging closer to securing qualification for the Women's T20 World Cup, set to be held in England and Wales later this year. Their dominant run at the qualifier has been underpinned by strong contributions across departments, reflected in notable climbs in the individual rankings.

At the forefront is top-order batter Sharmin Akhter, who has enjoyed a prolific tournament. With 156 runs from four innings, Sharmin is currently the second-highest run-scorer at the qualifier. Her tally includes two half-centuries, coming against the USA and Ireland, and those performances have propelled her 22 places up the T20I batting rankings to joint 35th.

She is not the only Bangladeshi batter to make progress. Sobhana Mostary has also reaped rewards for her consistency, climbing 11 places to joint 52nd after producing four solid innings during the event.

Elsewhere in the batting rankings, Ireland captain Gaby Lewis has moved up one place to joint 15th, while the Netherlands' batter Sterre Kalis has jumped six positions to 48th following her own strong showing.

Bangladesh's bowlers have also made significant strides. Off-spinner Rabeya Khan has inched up to 14th in the T20I bowling rankings after claiming seven wickets in her side's first four matches. Fellow spinner Fahima Khatun has risen six spots to 30th on the same list.

The rankings update also reflects standout performances from other teams at the qualifier. Scotland's 20-year-old all-rounder Katherine Fraser has surged 17 places to joint 44th among bowlers and leapt an impressive 39 spots to 25th in the all-rounders' rankings after contributing with both bat and ball. Thailand spinner Sunida Chaturongrattana has also made gains, moving up nine places to joint 46th.

As the qualifier progresses, Bangladesh's upward momentum on both the field and the rankings table underlines their growing stature in women's T20 cricket.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Great to see the rankings reflecting actual tournament performance. Bangladesh's spin attack of Rabeya and Fahima seems really potent. Hope the BCCI is taking notes – we need to support our women's team with more bilateral series against rising teams like these.
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Arjun K
While it's good for the region, let's be honest, the real test will be in England & Wales. The conditions there are completely different from the subcontinent. Their batting needs to prove itself on seaming tracks. Still, a very positive sign for the game's growth.
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Sarah B
Katherine Fraser's rise is also worth noting! 39 places in the all-rounder rankings is no joke. The qualifier is really showcasing some amazing young talent from associate nations. The future of women's cricket looks bright.
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Meera T
As an Indian cricket fan, I love this. A strong Bangladesh team means more exciting contests in Asia Cup and World Cups. Their progress puts healthy pressure on other teams. More power to the women in blue and green! 🇮🇳🤝🇧🇩
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Vikram M
The article mentions Thailand's spinner too. The depth in women's cricket is slowly increasing beyond the usual 4-5 top teams. This is crucial for the sport's long-term health. ICC needs to ensure these teams get regular fixtures.

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