Bangladesh secured their spot at this summer’s Women’s World Cup in England by defeating Scotland in Kirtipur by an easy margin, highlighting the strength of the Bangladesh Women Vs Scotland Women’s National Cricket Team Players.
Scotland still have an outside chance at qualifying and can reach the top four on net run rate by defeating the United States on Sunday in their final qualifier game.
| Date | Tournament | Match Result | Score Summary | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jan 2026 | ICC Women’s T20 WC Qualifier | Bangladesh Women won by 90 runs | BAN-W 191/5 vs SCO-W 101/9 | Kirtipur |
| 15 Apr 2025 | ICC Women’s WC Qualifier (ODI) | Bangladesh Women won by 34 runs | BAN-W 276/6 vs SCO-W 242/9 | Lahore |
| 03 Oct 2024 | ICC Women’s T20 World Cup | Bangladesh Women won by 16 runs | BAN-W 119/7 vs SCO-W 103/7 | Sharjah |
| 19 Sep 2022 | ICC Women’s T20 WC Qualifier | Bangladesh Women won by 6 wickets | SCO-W 77 vs BAN-W 78/4 | Abu Dhabi |
| 23 Jan 2022 | Commonwealth Games Qualifier | Bangladesh Women won by 9 wickets | SCO-W 77 vs BAN-W 78/1 | Kuala Lumpur |
Dilara Akter
Dilara Akter has excelled in Bangladesh’s domestic leagues as both an astute wicketkeeper-batswoman. On Thursday she scored an exemplary century for East Zone against Central Zone at Shaheed Kamruzzaman Stadium in Rajshahi during Women’s BCL Round 2, compiling 11 boundaries and 2 sixes during an innings that also featured Jannatul Ferdous for an important second wicket partnership of 154 runs that helped her team recover after an initially slow start.
Akter’s keeping skills are distinguished by agile glovework and quick reflexes, particularly when standing up to spinners on turning tracks.
She has demonstrated a keen understanding of defensive tactics by adopting a deeper stance to manage seam movement while mimicking drills emphasized by U-19 coaches to strengthen leg-side deflections.
Unfortunately, details regarding Akter’s family background remain scarce; however aspiring female athletes from rural Bangladesh frequently confront socioeconomic obstacles when seeking sports aspirations.
Juairiya Ferdous
Juairiya Ferdous, an emerging talent from Bangladesh, has quickly captured the imagination of fans with her skills and love of cricket.
Beginning her career in local tournaments as a right-handed batswoman, she quickly found herself dominating competition due to her mature batting style and knack for taking key wickets. Notably, cricket wasn’t her only sporting interest: Juairiya also competes at national levels in hockey, kabaddi and shot put.
She was selected in the squad for the Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier which begins January 18 in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Veteran players Nigar Sultana Joty and Nahida Akter will return, along with Shanjida Akhter Maghla and Farzana Haque; Marufa Akter, Rabeya Khan and Fahima Khatun have also been put on stand-by list.
Sharmin Akhter
Sharmin Akhter is an exceptionally patient opening batter who possesses both the talent and ability to lead Bangladesh’s batting lineup.
Her style of batting features solid technique while having the capacity to construct innings successfully; making her an invaluable asset both domestically and internationally for her team.
Born and raised in Gaibandha, Bangladesh, Akhter was introduced to cricket at an early age. She quickly honed her craft at local clubs and tournaments – becoming known for her ability to perform under pressure.
At 19, she made her ODI debut against Ireland and has been an instrumental component in Bangladesh’s limited-overs international success since.
Her contributions reflect the growing strength of women’s cricket in Bangladesh while serving as an inspiration to up-and-coming female cricketers, showing how dedication and passion can bring success in cricket.
Sobhana Mostary
Mostary has quickly established herself as an invaluable batting option for Bangladesh, demonstrating both maturity and skills during major tournaments.
At 16 she made her ODI debut against South African opponent and faced off a powerful attack despite facing them herself at her debut in ODIs as the fourth-youngest player for her nation.
Since then, she has consistently provided leadership in high-pressure batting situations, earning critical acclaim for her composure against pace bowling and scoring several fifties – most notably at the 2025 World Cup when her score of 66 not out led many observers to call her one of Bangladesh’s most promising young batsmen.
As a professional athlete, she maintains her focus on her sport while keeping a healthy lifestyle. She may indulge in traditional Bangladeshi dishes like biryani or pitha (rice cakes), as well as pop or rock music. Furthermore, she supports cricket initiatives through BCB such as youth development programs that foster gender equality.
Shorna Akter
Shorna Akter, aged 18, represents a new generation of Bangladesh players that is forging new paths for their nation. She has distinguished herself in high-profile domestic tournaments such as Abahani and zonal squads with consistent performances that have built her a stellar reputation.
Bangladesh needed her at number five when struggling to accelerate from 150 for 3 in the 41st over of their World Cup match against South Africa, so they brought her in when Bangladesh were struggling at 150 for 3.
She responded well, striking four off Nonkululeko Mlaba for four and sending Chloe Tryon’s delivery over long-on for another six to complete her half century in just 34 balls, beating Nigar Sultana Joty’s record of 39 balls from an earlier innings within this same game. Her late surge secured Bangladesh an competitive total and cemented her reputation as an aggressive batswoman.
Fahima Khatun
Fahima Khatun hails from Khulna in Bangladesh and made her international debut as both an ODI and T20I player against India in April 2013.
Since then she has become an indispensable asset in their arsenal with her effective spin bowling. Additionally she boasts solid batting skills which have seen her score some key runs for Bangladesh during T20I matches.
She led her team to victory at the 2022 Women’s Asia Cup, making Bangladesh the first non-Indian team ever to claim this Asian crown.
At ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier that same year, under her guidance and bowling performances they advanced into the semi-final stage – earning widespread acclaim from international cricket communities around the globe. Now serving as captain of Bangladesh national women’s cricket team.
Nigar Sultana Joty
Nigar Sultana Joty is an energetic wicketkeeper-batswoman capable of stabilising and increasing her team’s asking rate through aggressive batting.
She has played in 69 T20I matches for Bangladesh, making her one of the more experienced members of their squad.
Debuting in T20 and ODI cricket for both Australia in 2015, she featured at both 2016 and 2018 World Cup editions before scoring an outstanding century off 65 balls in an unbeaten partnership of 236 with Fargana Hoque at South Asian Games 2019. That momentous achievement remains one of her proudest accomplishments to date.
The BCB strongly denied Jahanara Alam’s claims of physical abuse against Joty, calling the allegations baseless and false. Joty currently plays for Melbourne Stars in WBBL competition.
Mst Ritu Moni
Mst Ritu Moni is a Bangladesh women’s cricketer. She was part of the Bangladesh team that qualified for the 2023 ICC Women’s World Cup and represented her nation at South Asian Games as well as being part of its squad which competed in ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier 2019.
She is an all-round player capable of both batting and bowling, having made her ODI debut against Pakistan in August 2012.
In 2022 Women’s Twenty20 Asia Cup tournament she became one of the key members for Bangladesh team which won it; becoming first non-Indian player ever to do so!
Additionally she is an accomplished domestic run scorer; has played in total 71 ODIs and 47 T20Is representing her nation and has an overall career average of over 62 in both formats.
Kathryn Bryce
Kathryn Bryce is an exceptional all-rounder who excels at both bat and bowl, is an exceptional fielder, and can hold her own against fast bowlers.
Additionally, Bryce can adapt easily into various positions in the batting order; she boasts an impressive record with Scotland.
She made history in 2021 by becoming the first Scottish player ever to crack into the top ten of MRF Tyres ICC Women’s Rankings and was then honored as ICC Associate Cricketer of the Decade.
Bryce hopes to capitalize on her performance at the ICC World Cup Qualifier and secure her place on Scotland’s team for World Cup 2017.
Tasmanians may recognize Bryce from her time playing with New Town Bucks last season in Cricket Tasmania Premier League; she will also take part in WBBL as an Associate Rookie this year with Hobart Hurricanes.
Ailsa Lister
Ailsa Lister of Huntly is an exciting young cricketer who recently became the first woman ever to sign on a professional contract with Scotland’s women’s national cricket team – as a reward for all of her hard work at her local club, and looks forward to continuing and developing with the Wildcats team in future.
Bangladesh, located in South Asia, has achieved One Day International status and successfully qualified as hosts for the 2014 Women’s World Cup.
Bangladesh then participated in the 2022 Women’s Twenty20 Asia Cup finishing fifth – becoming the first team other than India to win an Asian Cup tournament! So far their record in ODI matches stands at 2 wins and 3 losses with their highest ODI score being 161 against Pakistan back in August 2021.
