The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has officially unveiled the squad for the highly anticipated second edition of the ICC Women’s U19 T20 World Cup, scheduled to take place in Malaysia from January 18 to February 2, 2025. The team will be led by Sumaiya Akter, with Afia Ashima Era as her deputy, as they gear up for a challenging campaign in the global tournament.
Bangladesh’s group and tournament structure
The coveted trophy will feature 16 teams divided into four groups. Bangladesh have been placed in Group D, alongside Australia, Nepal and Scotland. Each team will play three group matches, with the top three from each group advancing to the Super Six stage. Points earned in the group stage will carry over to the Super Six League, where teams will compete for a spot in the semi-finals. The top two teams from the Super Six will move on to the knockout rounds, culminating in the grand final on February 2, 2025.
Squad analysis: A blend of youth and experience
The squad announced for the tournament strikes a fine balance between experienced performers and promising newcomers. Captain Sumaiya and vice-captain Afia Ashima provide leadership and stability to the team. Nishita Akter Nishi and Farjana Easmin, who have consistently delivered in recent tournaments, will spearhead the bowling attack.
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Notable additions to the squad include Lucky Khatun and Sadia Islam, who were not part of the Asia Cup squad but bring additional depth to the team. Meanwhile, Arvin Tani and Maharun Nesa, who were part of the Asia Cup campaign, have been omitted, signaling a strategic shift in the team composition.
The Bangladeshi squad boasts a mix of dynamic batters, crafty spinners, and versatile all-rounders, making them a formidable unit. Players like Fahomida Choya and Sadia Akter, known for their ability to anchor innings, will play crucial roles in high-pressure games.
Bangladesh squad for ICC Women’s U19 T20 World Cup 2025
- Captain: Sumaiya Akter
- Vice-Captain: Afia Ashima Era
- Squad: Mst Eva, Fahomida Choya, Habiba Islam Pinky, Juairiya Ferdous, Fariya Akter, Farjana Easmin, Anisa Akter Soba, Sumaiya Akther Suborna, Nishita Akter Nishi, Lucky Khatun, Jannatul Maoua, Sadia Akter, Sadia Islam
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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.