Bangladesh women’s cricket team are ramping up their World Cup preparations with a strategic tri-nation series in Scotland, just ahead of the 10th ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in England and Wales from June 12 to July 5, 2026, a move designed to sharpen their edge after an unbeaten triumph in the Qualifiers.
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) women’s wing chairperson Rubaba Dowla outlined the comprehensive roadmap during a media briefing in Mirpur on Wednesday, following a meeting of the Women’s Bangladesh Premier League (WBPL) Governing Council and working committee.
“You have seen that our girls became unbeaten champions in the World Cup qualifying round. Next, they will go to England to play in the World Cup. Before that, we are organising the WBPL. After that, there is a home series, and then a tri-series is scheduled to take place in Scotland. All of these are part of our overall plan,” she emphasised.
Drawn in a formidable Group A alongside powerhouses India, Pakistan, Australia, South Africa, and the Netherlands, Bangladesh kicks off their campaign against the Dutch on June 14 at Edgbaston. This Scottish stint is aimed at addressing a key lesson from last year’s ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup in India, where limited international exposure led to heartbreakingly narrow defeats.
The BCB, keen to avoid a repeat, has already coordinated with Cricket Scotland. A women’s wing official revealed that the Tigresses are slated to arrive two weeks before the World Cup, with Scotland and the Netherlands as the probable other participants. Matches are expected in Edinburgh, offering vital tune-up games on potentially seaming pitches.
The buildup intensifies at home first: Bangladesh will host Sri Lanka for a three-match Women’s ODI (WODI) and three-match Women’s T20I (WT20I) series, with the visitors arriving on April 17. Sandwiched in is the inaugural WBPL, a three-team affair adopting a draft system. Rubaba confirmed the player draft is set for March 14, underscoring the board’s commitment to professionalism.
“We have already made plans to ensure the payments are secured so that disbursements can be made on time. We will select team owners only after verifying their credibility and financial capability, so that the tournament can be completed smoothly,” she assured. “We are hopeful that we will get some good team owners going forward. After that, the players will be selected through the draft process.”
With unbeaten qualifier glory fueling momentum, these calculated steps position the Tigresses for a bold World Cup statement, proving they’re no longer underdogs, but serious contenders.
(Inputs sourced from the Daily Star)
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