The Bangladesh A women’s team led by skipper Rabeya Khan will tour Sri Lanka for a white-ball series against Sri Lanka A in September 2024. It includes a two-match One Day series followed by a five-match T20 series.
The series will get underway on 8th September 2024 and conclude on 19th September 2024. The Bangladesh A side will arrive in Sri Lanka on 5th September 2024. The visitors have announced their squad for the upcoming white-ball series. The 19-year-old young leg-spinner Rabeya Khan will be leading the side against Sri Lanka A.
Bangladesh A squad for the upcoming White-ball series against Sri Lanka A
Rabeya Khan ©, Murshida Khatun, Sobhana Mostary, Shorna Akter, Mst Ritu Moni, Nahida Akter, Nigar Sultana Joty, Sultana Khatun, Fahima Khatun, Marufa Akter, Jahanara Alam, Dilara Akter, Taj Nehar, Sabikun Nahar Jesmin, and Shamima Sultana.
The squad predominantly consists of members from the senior side with an ample amount of exposure at the international level.
Fixtures:
|
Sr No |
Date |
Match |
Venue |
|
1 |
8th September 2024 |
1st One-Day |
Army Grounds, Panagoda |
|
2 |
10th September 2024 |
2nd One Day |
Thurstan, Colombo |
|
3 |
12th September 2024 |
1st T20 |
P. Sara Oval, Colombo |
|
4 |
13th September 2024 |
2nd T20 |
P. Sara Oval, Colombo |
|
5 |
15th September 2024 |
3rd T20 |
SSC, Colombo |
|
6 |
17th September 2024 |
4th T20 |
Thurstan, Colombo |
|
7 |
19th September 2024 |
5th T20 |
Colombo Colts |
The series could prove to be a solid dress rehearsal for Bangladesh, an opportunity for them to finalise their best playing combination ahead of the upcoming 9th edition of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, which is now shifted to the United Arab Emirates. The tournament will commence on 3rd October 2024 and conclude on 20th October 2024. The Nigar Sultana Joty-led side will be up against Scotland led by skipper Kathryn Bryce in the tournament opener at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on 3rd October 2024, from 3:30 PM IST.