The 24-year-old left-arm spinner played a vital role in helping the Tigresses clinch one of the two World Cup spots, taking six wickets across the six-team tournament.
Bangladesh will go up against Hayley Matthews’ West Indies on 17th April next at the tournament.
Her rise leads a positive trend for Bangladesh, whose players are beginning to make their presence felt in the global standings.
Bangladesh skipper Nigar Sultana Joty smashed the fastest century by a Bangladeshi in Women’s ODI cricket, powering the Tigresses to a record total of 271 for three in their ICC Women's World Cup Qualifier opener against Thailand in Lahore today.
The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 Qualifier begins on April 9 in Pakistan.
Led by captain Nigar Sultana Joty, the 15-member squad are gearing up for a do-or-die battle against West Indies, Ireland, Thailand, Scotland, and hosts Pakistan.
Bangladesh's innings was headlined by Sadia Akter's explosive 31 off 25 balls, including three sixes. Support came through Afia Ashima Era and Mst Sumaiya, with a crucial 49-run partnership proving decisive in the shortened game.
Showcasing a spirited display, Nigar Sultana Joty’s team put aside all the pre-series fears.
While Ireland had recently beat England and Sri Lanka, the hosts are winless this year and last played a 50-over match in March.
While the men’s team are eyeing to clinch their much-awaited Asia Cup title in the UAE, the Bangladesh national women’s cricket team started their training camp for the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier.
According to the first women's Future Tours Programme (FTP), announced by the ICC on Tuesday, Bangladesh’s journey in the third edition of the ICC Women's Championship will begin in December this year when the Tigresses tour New Zealand for three ODIs and as many T20s.
