Historic Tour for Bangladesh Women in the Caribbean

Niger Sultana Joty to Captain Bangladesh Women

DHAKA, Bangladesh, CMC – Niger Sultana Joty will captain Bangladesh Women’s team when they embark on their first-ever tour of the Caribbean later this month.

Sultana was named to lead a 16-member squad that will play three ODIs and three T20Is against West Indies Women starting January 19. All matches are scheduled to take place at Warner Park in Basseterre, St. Kitts.

ODI Series Significance

The ODI series is significant as both teams aim to secure vital ICC Women’s Championship points, which will allow them to qualify directly for the 2025 Women’s Cricket World Cup in India.

Bangladesh currently sits seventh in the standings with 19 points, just outside the automatic qualification zone, while West Indies are in ninth place with 14 points.

With three matches remaining, both teams will be eager to claim the final direct qualification spot.

Tour Schedule

The Bangladesh team will arrive in St. Kitts on January 14. The ODI matches will occur on January 19, 21, and 24, followed by three T20Is scheduled for January 27, 29, and 31.

Women’s Cricket Squad

SQUAD
BANGLADESH WOMEN: Nigar Sultana Joty (captain), Nahida Akter, Murshida Khatun, Dilara Akter, Sharmin Akter Supta, Sobhana Mostary, Shorna Akter, Lata Mondol, Rabeya, Fahima Khatun, Fariha Islam Trisna, Sultana Khatun, Farzana Haque, Taj Nehar, Shanjida Akther Maghla, Marufa Akter.

Conclusion

This historic tour marks an important milestone for Bangladesh Women’s cricket, as they aim to secure a spot in the 2025 Women’s Cricket World Cup. With a strong squad and a determined captain in Niger Sultana Joty, Bangladesh is ready to take on the challenge and make their mark in the Caribbean.

FAQs

* When does the tour start?
January 14
* How many ODI matches will be played?
3
* How many T20Is will be played?
3
* What is the goal of the tour?
To secure direct qualification for the 2025 Women’s Cricket World Cup