Match 5: Bangladesh Women vs Papua New Guinea Women | Squads, Players to Watch, Live Streaming Details

In the ongoing ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier 2026, Bangladesh started their campaign with a solid statement, a 21-run victory over the United States of America (USA) that puts them in second place with 2 points and a healthy NRR of +1.050. On the other hand, Papua New Guinea (PNG) had a tough day at the office against Ireland. They were outclassed by 41 runs, leaving them at the bottom of the table with a daunting NRR of -2.050. For PNG, this isn’t just a game; it’s a necessary fightback to keep their qualifying dreams from fading early.

Squads:

Bangladesh Women’s Cricket Team

Farzana Haque, Sharmin Akhter, Sobhana Mostary, Sumaiya Akter, Fahima Khatun, Mst Ritu Moni, Shorna Akter, Nigar Sultana Joty, Rubya Haider, Fariha Trisna, Marufa Akter, Nahida Akter, Nishita Akter Nishi, Rabeya Khan, Shanjida Akther Maghla

Papua New Guinea Women’s Cricket Team

Konio Oala, Lakshmi Rajadurai, Miria Raio, Naoani Vare, Henao Thomas, Hollan Doriga, Pauke Siaka, Brenda Tau, Dika Lohia, Erani Pokana, Geua Tom, Hane Tau, Isabel Toua, Mairi Tom

Players to watch out:

Sharmin Akhter

Sharmin was the standout performer for Bangladesh in their opening fixture, anchoring the innings with a brilliant 63 off 39 deliveries. Her knock was a masterclass in aggressive yet controlled batting, featuring eight boundaries and a towering six. It was her steady hand that propelled the team to a winning total, proving she is in elite touch early in this tournament.

Nahida Akter

Nahida delivered a bowling clinic in her first outing, finishing with remarkable figures of 4/24. She consistently troubled the batters throughout her four-over spell, maintaining an economy of 6.00 while providing crucial breakthroughs. Her ability to strike at regular intervals makes her the primary threat in the Bangladesh bowling attack as they move forward.

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Hollan Doriga

Hollan showed plenty of grit during PNG’s tough opening match, finishing as the top scorer for her side with 19 runs. Facing a disciplined bowling attack, she managed to clear the ropes twice, providing some much-needed resistance in the middle order. While the result didn’t go their way, her intent at the crease was a positive sign for the team.

Hane Tau

Hane was a silver lining for PNG’s bowling unit, putting in a tireless effort to claim 4 wickets for 25 runs. She bowled her full quota of four overs with great discipline, keeping the Irish batters on their toes and finishing with a strike rate of 6.00. Her performance stands out as one of the best individual bowling displays of the opening round.

Pitch:

Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground provides consistent bounce on turf, helping pacers upfront and spinners as wear sets in, making it bowler friendly. T20 stats across 39 games average 160 first innings, with 21 batting-first wins. Boundaries at 60-86m demand precision.

Weather:

Expect a beautiful sunny day in Kirtipur. The temperature will reach a pleasant high of 19°C during the day and drop to a chilly 5°C at night. There is 0% chance of rain, with a light wind blowing from the west at 5 mph.

Fantasy Playing XI:

Sharmin Akhter, Sobhana Mostary, Sumaiya Akter, Nahida Akter, Nishita Akter Nishi, Rabeya Khan, Naoani Vare, Hollan Doriga, Pauke Siaka, Brenda Tau, Hane Tau