The squad features several key players including Rabeya Khan, Sultana Khatun, Dilara Akter, Shorna Akter and Marufa Akter, while experienced campaigners like Sobhana Mostary, Fahima Khatun and Sharmin Akter Supta have also retained their spots. Young talents Juairiya Ferdous, Taj Nehar, Shanjida Akther Maghla and Fariha Islam Trisna have also been included in the squad.
This will mark Bangladesh’s seventh appearance at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. Although the Tigresses are yet to reach the final of the tournament, they head into the 2026 edition with confidence after winning the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier in dominant fashion with an unbeaten run.
Bangladesh have been placed in Group 1 and will begin their campaign against the Netherlands on June 14 in Birmingham. They will then face Australia, Pakistan, India and South Africa in the group stage.
Bangladesh Squad:
Nigar Sultana Joty (captain), Nahida Akter, 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.
Bangladesh Fixtures – ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026:
• June 14 – vs Netherlands, Edgbaston, Birmingham
• June 17 – vs Australia, Headingley, Leeds
• June 20 – vs Pakistan, Southampton
• June 25 – vs India, Old Trafford, Manchester
• June 28 – vs South Africa, Lord’s, London
