Bangladesh have announced a 16-member squad for their upcoming three-match ODI series against Australia, with Nigar Sultana Joty set to lead the side. Spinner Nahida Akter has been named vice-captain for the series. The squad is largely unchanged from the group that featured in the Women’s Asia Cup and the Asian Games in Japan earlier this month. Bangladesh will now prepare for three matches in Brisbane against Australia. The tour will give the players an opportunity to test themselves in challenging away conditions. The series will also be an important test for Bangladesh as they take their recent form into a difficult assignment away from home against Australia this month.
Marufa Akter will spearhead Bangladesh’s bowling attack during the series, while 17-year-old Habiba Islam Pinky has also been included among the pace options. The squad continues to have a mix of familiar names and younger players from Bangladesh’s recent campaigns. With the group now confirmed, the players can focus on preparing for the three ODIs. The matches will provide an important opportunity to compete away from home. Bangladesh will look to make the most of the conditions and the challenge ahead.
Bangladesh squad for Australia ODIs
Nigar Sultana Joty (C), Nahida Akter, Shorna Akter, Marufa Akter, Rabeya Khan, Ritu Moni, Sobhana Mostary, Sarmin Sultana, Sharmin Akter Supta, Shanjida Akther Maghla, Sultana Khatun, Dilara Akter, Farzana Haque, Disha Biswas, Murshida Khatun, Habiba Islam Pinky.
There are a few notable changes to the touring party. Experienced batter Farzana Haque returns to the ODI setup, while Murshida Khatun makes her comeback after last featuring in January 2025. Young all-rounder Disha Biswas has also earned a place after recently representing the Bangladesh Emerging side. Their inclusion brings returning experience and another young all-round option into the group. Bangladesh will now prepare with these players for the three-match assignment in Australia.
Meanwhile, top-order batter Juairiya Ferdous, experienced spinner Fahima Khatun and all-rounder Shorna Akter are among the players absent from the squad that travelled to the Asian Games. These changes come as Bangladesh prepare for their upcoming Australia assignment. Farzana Haque returns to the ODI setup, while Murshida Khatun is back after her last appearance in January 2025. Disha Biswas has also been selected following her recent involvement with the Bangladesh Emerging side. The selected group will now turn its attention to the series.
The series will form part of the ICC Women’s Championship, with Bangladesh currently eighth in the standings. The tour presents an opportunity for Bangladesh to test themselves in challenging away conditions. The three matches will all be played at Allan Border Field in Brisbane. Nigar Sultana Joty will lead the side, while Nahida Akter will serve as vice-captain. Marufa Akter will spearhead the bowling attack, with 17-year-old Habiba Islam Pinky among the pace options. Bangladesh will now prepare for the opening match.
Schedule:
October 9 – Allan Border Field, Brisbane
October 11 – Allan Border Field, Brisbane
October 14 – Allan Border Field, Brisbane
Bangladesh will begin the series on Friday, October 9, at Allan Border Field in Brisbane. The second ODI will take place at the same venue on Sunday October 11. The final match of the three-match series is scheduled for Wednesday, October 14, again at Allan Border Field. All three games will form part of the ICC Women’s Championship. Bangladesh currently sit eighth in the standings and will have a chance to test themselves in challenging away conditions. With the squad confirmed, the team can now focus on the assignment in Brisbane.
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