The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced the squad for the inaugural ACC Women’s U19 Asia Cup 2024, a milestone event in women’s cricket. The tournament will take place in Klang, Malaysia, from December 15 to 22, with all matches hosted at the picturesque Bayuemas Cricket Oval.
This six-team competition will feature some of the best young talent from Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal (qualifiers), and hosts Malaysia. With the ICC Women’s U19 World Cup around the corner, the Asia Cup serves as a crucial stage for young players to showcase their skills and solidify their spots on the global stage.
Earlier this year, the Bangladesh U19 Women’s team demonstrated their strength during a tri-nation series against Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The Young Tigresses dominated the league stages, winning all four matches before narrowly losing to Sri Lanka in the final by 36 runs.
Key players stood out with stellar performances. Captain Sumaiya Akter was among the top five run-scorers, tallying 95 runs, while vice-captain Afia Ashima Era showcased consistency with 85 runs at an impressive average of 42.50. The emerging talent Mst Eva added depth with her solid contribution of 57 runs. On the bowling front, Nishita Akter Nishi turned heads by taking five wickets and finishing as the third-highest wicket-taker in the series.
The players continued to impress in domestic competitions, particularly in the Dhaka Premier Division Women’s Cricket League 2023-24, in May-June. Sumaiya Akter maintained her golden touch with the bat, scoring 289 runs across eight innings. Meanwhile, Nishita Akter Nishi proved her mettle with the ball, bagging 20 wickets in just nine matches.
The squad also includes some players who represented Bangladesh in the inaugural ICC Women’s U19 World Cup, namely Mst Eva, Sumaiya Akter, Jannatul Maoua, Nishita Akter Nishi (travelling reserve), and Juairiya Ferdous (travelling reserve).
The Bangladesh U19 Women’s team is brimming with confidence and determination. With a balanced squad of impactful batters, reliable bowlers, and strategic leadership, they are ready to take on the best in Asia. Stay tuned as the Young Tigresses aim for glory and seek to further elevate Bangladesh women’s cricket on the international stage.
Bangladesh squad for 2024 Under-19 Women’s T20 Asia Cup:
Sumaiya Akter (C), Afia Ashima Era (VC), Mst Eva, Fahomida Choya, Habiba Islam Pinky, Juairiya Ferdous, Fariya Akter, Farjana Easmin, Anisa Akter Soba, Sumaiya Akther Suborna, Nishita Akter Nishi, Arvin Tani, Jannatul Maoua, Sadia Akter, Maharun Nesa
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