The Bangladesh women’s team was last involved in a home series against Pakistan. These two sides were involved in a limited-overs series. The series included a three-match T20I series followed by a three-match ODI series. The home side clinched the T20I series, making it a historic, first-ever T20I series victory over Pakistan. The home side also went on to clinch the ODI series by a (2-1) margin.
On the other hand, South Africa was involved in a home series against New Zealand. It was a limited-overs series that included a three-match ODI series followed by a three-match T20I series. The home side South Africa clinched the ODI series and the T20I series was shared between both sides.
The last time South Africa and Bangladesh came up against each other was way back in the year 2018. South Africa bagged both the T20I as well as the ODI series against Bangladesh. After a gap of five years, Bangladesh is all set to visit South Africa for a limited-overs series which will include a three-match T20I series followed by a three-match ODI series in December this year. The tour will commence on 3rd December 2023.
The Bangladesh women’s team led by skipper Nigar Sultana Joty has announced their squad for their tour to South Africa.
𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐡 𝐬𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐫:
Nigar Sultana Joty (C)
Nahida Akter (VC)
Shamima Sultana
Murshida Khatun
Sobhana Mostary
Fargana Hoque Pinky
Lata Mondol
Shorna Akter
Mst Ritu Moni
Shorifa Khatun
Sumaiya Akter
Rabeya Khan
Sultana Khatun… pic.twitter.com/C3RRrOwgst— Female Cricket (@imfemalecricket) November 15, 2023
Bangladesh squad for their tour to South Africa:
Nigar Sultana Joty (C), Nahida Akter (VC), Shamima Sultana, Murshida Khatun, Sobhana Mostary, Fargana Hoque Pinky, Lata Mondol, Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Shorifa Khatun, Sumaiya Akter, Rabeya Khan, Sultana Khatun, Fahima Khatun, Marufa Akter, Disha Biswas
Schedule: Bangladesh tour of South Africa 2023:
DATE | EVENT | VENUE | TIME (IST) |
03-Dec-23 | 1st T20I | Willowmoore Park, Benoni | 5:30 PM |
06-Dec-23 | 2nd T20I | Diamond Oval, Kimberley | 9:30 PM |
08-Dec-23 | 3rd T20I | Diamond Oval, Kimberley | 9:30 PM |
16-Dec-23 | 1st ODI | Buffalo Park, East London | 5:30 PM |
20-Dec-23 | 2nd ODI | Senwes Park, Potchefstroom | |
23-Dec-23 | 3rd ODI | Willowmoore Park, Benoni |