Bangladesh name squad for ICC Women's Championship series against Australia
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) have named a 15-member squad for their three-match ODI series against Australia women. This series is a part of the ICC Women's Championship 2022-25.
Nigar Sultana Joty will lead Bangladesh women in the ODI series against Australia. Nahida Akter will be her deputy. Australia will arrive in Bangladesh on 17 March. They will feature in a three-game ODI series followed by three T20Is.
Fariha Islam Trisna, Shorifa Khatun, and Lata Mondol are the reserves backing up the 15-member unit. All the fixtures will be played at SBNCS, Mirpur.
Bangladesh have never defeated Australia in a women's ODI or T20I.
Australia lead the current Women's Championship Standings, while Bangladesh are at number seven.
Squad: Nigar Sultana Joty (Captain), Nahida Akter (Vice Captain), Fargana Hoque Pinky, Murshida Khatun, Sobhana Mostary, Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Rabeya, Sultana Khatun, Fahima Khatun, Marufa Akter, Disha Biswas, Sumaiya Akter, Nishita Akter Nishi, Farzana Hoque Lisa
Schedule
21 March, 2024: 1st ODI (9:30 AM)
24 March, 2024: 2nd ODI (9:30 AM)
27 March, 2024: 3rd ODI (9:30 AM)
31 March, 2024: 1st T20I(12 PM)
02 April, 2024: 2nd T20I (12 PM)
04 April, 2024: 3rd T20I (12 PM)
All timings are as per Bangladesh Standard Time (BST)