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| Bangladesh women's national cricket team | |
|---|---|
| Name | Bangladesh women's national cricket team |
| Association | Bangladesh Cricket Board |
| Captain | Nigar Sultana |
| Coach | Hashan Tillakaratne |
| Colors | Red and green |
| First womens test | 2014 v Pakistan women's national cricket team |
| First womens odi | 2011 v Ireland women's cricket team |
| First womens t20i | 2012 v Ireland women's cricket team |
| Icc region | Asia |
| Status | Full Member (Women's ODI status) |
Bangladesh women's national cricket team is the senior women's representative team for Bangladesh in international cricket. The side is administered by the Bangladesh Cricket Board and has competed across Women's Test, Women's One Day International, and Women's Twenty20 International formats. Since emerging onto the global stage in the early 21st century, the team has taken part in regional tournaments such as the Women's Asia Cup and global events organized by the International Cricket Council.
Women's cricket in Bangladesh traces roots to grassroots initiatives in Dhaka, Chittagong, and other divisions, influenced by developments in India women's national cricket team, Sri Lanka women's cricket team, and Pakistan women's national cricket team. The Bangladesh side gained international recognition after securing Women's One Day International status following performances in the Women's World Cup Qualifier and regional qualifiers featuring teams like Ireland women's cricket team and Scotland women's cricket team. Landmark moments include the first ODI victory over Ireland and the inaugural Test match against Pakistan at Sylhet venues. Participation in the Women's Twenty20 World Cup and the Women's Cricket World Cup qualifiers reflected progress built on coaching exchanges with figures linked to New Zealand women's cricket team, Australia women's cricket team, and training tours in England.
The team's colors—red and green—mirror national symbols associated with Sheikh Mujibur Rahman era iconography and the National Martyrs' Memorial. Administrative oversight is provided by the Bangladesh Cricket Board, which aligns women's programs with BCB policies and collaborates with continental body Asian Cricket Council initiatives. Coaching appointments have involved international names connected to Sri Lanka and Pakistan cricket systems; examples include coaches who previously worked with Sinhalese Sports Club or who have coaching credentials from Marylebone Cricket Club. The captaincy and selection process interact with national selection panels drawing representation from regional associations in Khulna Division, Rajshahi Division, and Rangpur Division.
Prominent players who have shaped the team's modern era include wicketkeeper-captain Nigar Sultana, batter Rumana Ahmed, pace bowler Salma Khatun, all-rounder Jahanara Alam, and emerging talents nurtured via domestic competitions involving clubs like Dhaka Division and Chittagong Division. Support staff have included international coaches, bowling consultants, and conditioning staff with affiliations to institutions such as National Sports Council (Bangladesh), Bangladesh Institute of Sports, and foreign academies in Australia and England. The squad composition has balanced experienced internationals who played in tournaments against West Indies women's cricket team, South Africa women's cricket team, and newcomers promoted from domestic circuits involving the National Women's Cricket League equivalents.
The team has contested Women's ODIs, WT20Is, and a lone Women's Test, with competitive appearances in the Women's Asia Cup, ICC Women's World Twenty20 Qualifier, and ICC Women's Championship pathways. Achievements include victories over Thailand women's national cricket team, Sri Lanka women's cricket team, and qualifying-stage wins versus Pakistan and Ireland. Memorable series results involve bilateral matches against Ireland, Pakistan, and multi-nation tournaments in Hong Kong and Malaysia. The side's trajectory has intersected with global events such as the ICC Women's T20 World Cup and regional tournaments organized by the Asian Cricket Council.
Home fixtures have been hosted at venues across Dhaka including the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, and at regional grounds in Sylhet and Chittagong. Training and development have drawn upon facilities at the Bangabandhu National Stadium complex and the Dhaka University indoor nets, with sports science support from institutes linked to Bangladesh Olympic Association. Upgrades to pitches, lighting, and practice amenities have been undertaken to meet ICC standards for hosting international women's fixtures.
A domestic pathway supports talent identification through regional tournaments, age-group competitions, and club leagues in Dhaka and divisional centers. The Bangladesh Cricket Board has implemented programs in partnership with the Asian Cricket Council and international development arms of the International Cricket Council to expand coaching, umpiring, and match officiating for women's cricket. Initiatives target schools and university teams in cities like Comilla and Khulna, and collaborations with NGOs and sports foundations have promoted participation among girls, mirroring models used by Cricket Australia and England and Wales Cricket Board development schemes.
Leading run-scorers and wicket-takers feature names such as Rumana Ahmed and Salma Khatun across ODI and T20 formats, with milestone innings and five-wicket hauls recorded against opponents including Ireland, Scotland, and Thailand. The team's highest ODI total, best bowling figures, and WT20I records reflect incremental improvements documented in scorecards from qualifiers and bilateral series. Statistical comparisons often reference performances versus regional peers like Sri Lanka and Pakistan and in ICC qualifying events held in locations such as Bangkok and Hong Kong.
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