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Bangladesh Women’s T20 WC Squad: Joty to Lead in 2026

Bangladesh have named their 15-member squad for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, with Nigar Sultana Joty as captain. The team will play a tri-series in Scotland before the tournament begins on June 14. Bangladesh qualified for the event by winning the Global Qualifier unbeaten. The squad features strong batting and a formidable spin bowling attack.

Key Points: Bangladesh Women’s T20 WC 2026 Squad Announced

  • Squad announced for ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026
  • Nigar Sultana Joty to lead
  • Tri-series in Scotland before tournament
  • Bowling attack is team's strength
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Bangladesh unveils squad for Women's T20 WC 2026; Nigar Sultana Joty set to lead

Bangladesh unveil 15-member squad for ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, led by Nigar Sultana Joty. See key players and schedule.

"Bangladesh's real strength lies in their bowling attack - ICC website"

Lahore, May 10

Bangladesh have named their 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, with Nigar Sultana Joty set to lead the side. This will be their seventh appearance in the T20 WC, with the Asian side having made their debut in 2014, as per the ICC website.

Bangladesh will depart for Edinburgh on 25 May for a tri-series involving Scotland and the Netherlands before heading to Loughborough for their T20 World Cup warm-up matches. Bangladesh open their World Cup campaign on 14 June against the Netherlands at Edgbaston.

Bangladesh featured in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Global Qualifier earlier this year to seal their spot in the tournament.

They topped the competition with an unbeaten run through the group and Super Six stages. The squad closely resembled the side that competed in the Global Qualifier, with Nigar Sultana Joty continuing as captain and Nahida Akter serving as vice-captain.

The inclusion of Taj Nehar, who has already featured in eight T20 Internationals, further strengthened the team's batting line-up.

Joty, Sharmin Akter Supta, Sobhana Mostary, and Dilara Akter will share the batting responsibilities with support from all-rounders Shorna Akter, Rabeya Khan and Ritu Moni.

But Bangladesh's real strength lies in their bowling attack with Nahida, Sultana Khatun, Shanjida Akther Maghla, Fahima Khatun to take the charge of spin attack along with Shorna and Rabeya.

The pacers will be led by Marufa Akter, with left-arm seamer Fariha Islam Trisna and all-rounder Moni for support.

Squad:

Nigar Sultana Joty (c), Nahida Akter (vc), Sharmin Akter Supta, Sobhana Mostary, Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Rabeya Khan, Fahima Khatun, Fariha Islam Trisna, Marufa Akter, Shanjida Akther Maghla, Sultana Khatun, Dilara Akter, Juairiya Ferdous, Taj Nehar.

- ANI

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Siddhartha F
This Bangladesh team looks well-balanced. But I feel their batting lineup is a bit weak — too much reliance on Joty and Supta. Hope the all-rounders step up. 😬
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Aditya G
Women's cricket in the subcontinent is growing so fast! From India's dominance to Bangladesh's consistent qualification, it's great to see. Best wishes to Joty and her team. 🙌
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Melissa X
I'm curious to see how their spin attack performs on English pitches. Pitches there might not help them as much as in Bangladesh. Still, they're a dangerous side. 🤔
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Sneha F
Happy to see Taj Nehar in the squad! She's got talent. But I think the selectors should have given a chance to some younger players for exposure. Still, all the best, Bangladesh! 💪
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Ravi K
As an Indian cricket fan, it's inspiring to see how Bangladesh women have progressed. Their bowling is world-class. I hope they make it to the semi-finals. Joty is a legend! 🏏

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