Snehasis Mukherjee in Guwahati
Bangladesh earned their place in the upcoming ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup through the qualifiers, alongside Pakistan. This will be their second successive ODI World Cup appearance. Under Nigar Sultana Joty’s leadership, they will look to put up a fight. Here is the SWOT analysis of their squad:
Strengths
Captain Joty will be crucial with the bat. In 2025 so far, she has scored 334 runs in eight innings, averaging 47.71 with a strike rate of 80.28, including three fifties and one century. Sharmin Akhter has been even better, scoring 356 runs in eight innings at 50.85 with three fifties.
In the World Cup qualifiers, Sharmin (266 runs in five innings, average 66.50) and Joty (241 runs in five innings, average 60.25) were the second and third-highest run-getters. Another name to watch is Ritu Moni, who has scored 142 runs this year in four innings, averaging 47.33 with a strike rate of 80.68, including a fifty.
Spinners add to their strength. Three of their top four wicket-takers this year have been spinners. Fahima Khatun (leg-break) and Nahida Akter (left-arm orthodox) have 10 wickets each, while Rabeya Khan (leg-break) has taken nine.
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Weaknesses
Consistency remains a major concern. In 2025, they have played eight matches, winning four and losing four. Three of those defeats came against West Indies, who themselves failed to qualify for this World Cup. Their wins have been against West Indies, Thailand, Ireland, and Scotland — teams weaker than most in this tournament.
Opportunities
This is Bangladesh’s second appearance in the Women’s ODI World Cup after 2022, when they managed just one win (against Pakistan). Now, their opportunity lies in showing improvement and winning more games. Other teams may play aggressively against them to boost net run rate, and that could give Bangladesh chances to spring surprises.
Threats
Over-reliance on individual brilliance is a major threat. If their key players fail to deliver with bat or ball, it will be tough for them to make an impact.
Predicted Playing XI for WC:
Sobhana Mostary, Fargana Hoque, Sharmin Akter Supta, Nigar Sultana Joty (c), Ritu Moni, Nahida Akter, Fahima Khatun, Shorna Akter, Rabeya Khan, Shanjida Akther Meghla, Marufa Akter.
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