Bangladesh Women Name Nigar Sultana-Led Squad for T20 World Cup
Bangladesh have named their 15-player squad under Nigar Sultana Joty for the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup, opening against the Netherlands on June 14.
By SportCricket Desk · 10 May 2026 · 2 min read
Bangladesh have announced a 15-player squad for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, with Nigar Sultana Joty continuing as captain.
The squad
The group blends established names with newer faces. Rabeya Khan, Sultana Khatun, Dilara Akter, Shorna Akter and Marufa Akter are among the key members, while Sobhana Mostary, Fahima Khatun and Sharmin Akter Supta keep their places as experienced campaigners. Juairiya Ferdous, Taj Nehar, Shanjida Akther Maghla and Fariha Islam Trisna are the younger options.
- 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
Context and group
It will be Bangladesh’s seventh appearance at the tournament. They have not yet reached a final, but arrive in good heart after winning the Global Qualifier without losing a match. They are in Group 1 alongside the Netherlands, Australia, Pakistan, India and South Africa.
Fixtures
- June 14: v Netherlands, Edgbaston, Birmingham
- June 17: v Australia, Headingley, Leeds
- June 20: v Pakistan, Southampton
- June 25: v India, Old Trafford, Manchester
- June 28: v South Africa, Lord’s, London
