The ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 will be played from September 30 to November 2 in India and Sri Lanka. Bangladesh Women will begin their campaign on October 2 against Pakistan in Colombo. The tournament will be played in a 50-over ODI format, where all eight teams face each other once in the league stage before the top four move to the semi-finals. With Nigar Sultana as captain, Bangladesh will look to compete strongly and make their mark in this World Cup.
ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 Tournament Snapshot
- Name: ICC Women’s World Cup 2025
- Dates: 30 September – 2 November 2025
- Format: Women’s ODIs (50 overs) with Round-robin + Knockout stage
- Total Teams: 8
- Matches: 31
- Hosts: India (main host) & Sri Lanka (some matches)
Bangladesh Women’s Team Full Squad (Women’s World Cup 2025)
| Role | Players |
|---|---|
| Captain & Wicketkeeper | Nigar Sultana (WK-Batter) |
| Batters | Fargana Hoque, Rubya Haider, Sharmin Akhter, Sumaiya Akter |
| All-rounders | Sobhana Mostary (Bowling All-rounder), Shorna Akter (Bowling All-rounder) |
| Bowlers | Ritu Moni, Fahima Khatun, Marufa Akter, Nahida Akter, Fariha Trisna, Sanjida Akter Meghla, Nishita Akter Nishi, Rabeya Khan |
Bangladesh Match Schedule & Fixtures (Women’s World Cup 2025)
| Match No. | Date | Opponent | Venue | Time (Local) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Oct 2 (Thu) | vs Pakistan | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | 3:00 PM |
| 7 | Oct 6 (Mon) | vs South Africa | Holkar Stadium, Indore | 3:00 PM |
| 11 | Oct 10 (Fri) | vs New Zealand | Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati | 3:00 PM |
| 14 | Oct 13 (Mon) | vs South Africa (if repeated fixture in some orders; verify schedule) | Visakhapatnam | 3:00 PM |
| 17 | Oct 16 (Thu) | vs Australia | Visakhapatnam | 3:00 PM |
| 20 | Oct 20 (Mon) | vs Sri Lanka | Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai | 3:00 PM |
| 24 | Oct 23 (Thu) | vs India | Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai | 3:00 PM |
Note: Each team plays 7 matches in the round-robin stage. Bangladesh’s fixtures are spread across India and Sri Lanka venues.
Read more: – India Women’s Cricket Schedule
Venues for Bangladesh’s Matches
- R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
- Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore
- Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai
- Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
- ACA-VDCA Stadium, Visakhapatnam
Key Players & Strengths
- Nigar Sultana: As captain and wicketkeeper-batter, she leads from both ends—strategically and with the bat.
- Fargana Hoque, Sharmin Akhter: Top-order batters who need to give solid starts.
- Sobhana Mostary & Shorna Akter: All-rounders who provide options with bat and ball—important for middle overs.
- Bowling Core: Players like Fahima Khatun, Nahida Akter, Rabeya Khan — spin and variety are vital in conditions that favor turn.
What Bangladesh Needs to Do to Succeed
- Strong Opening Partnerships: Good starts will put pressure on opponents early.
- Balanced Bowling Attack: Using spin and pace well across different venues.
- Middle-Order Resilience: All-rounders stepping up when top batters struggle.
- Adaptability to Pitch Conditions: Knowing which venues aid spin, which favor fast bowlers.
Broadcast & Viewing Info
- Matches will be shown on Star Sports Network (for regions where rights exist).
- Digital streaming likely via platforms like JioCinema / Hotstar in India & nearby regions.
Bangladesh enters the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 with hope, energy, and hunger to compete with the best. They have a mix of experienced leaders and promising talent. If they deliver well in batting and bowling—especially in challenging venues—they have a chance to make it to the semi-finals. Fans will be watching eagerly to see if they can spring surprises and create their own World Cup moments.
