The stage is set for an exciting T20 International series in between Bangladeshi women And India womenStarts April 28th. All eyes will be on the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, the battleground where these two cricketing powerhouses will once again lock horns.
In the last encounter, India emerged 2-1 winners of the three-match T20 series. However, the One-Day International series ended in a stalemate as both teams won one game each and the final game ended in a dramatic draw.
However, the tour was not without controversy as India’s captain, Harmanpreet Kaur, sparked a heated exchange by expressing her dissatisfaction with the refereeing decisions. Bangladesh captain, Nigar SultanaShe answered decisively and demanded more sportsmanship from her counterpart.
As anticipation builds for the upcoming series, all eyes will be on the star player Smriti Mandhanafresh from her triumph Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the Women’s Premier League (WPL). Mandhana’s performance will be crucial, especially in the absence of Jemimah Rodrigues, which increases the pressure on her to excel on the field.
Adding to the excitement are debutants Sajeevan Sajana and Asha Sobhana, who are determined to make a name for themselves on the international stage. Players to watch out for in the Bangladesh squad include Murshida Khatun and all-rounders Fahima Khatun and Rumana Ahmed, who have the skills to influence the course of the game with their batting and bowling skills.
India Women’s Tour of Bangladesh, T20I Series Schedule:
- April 28th: First T20I; 3:30 PM IST/10:00 AM GMT/4:00 PM LOCAL
- April, 30th: Second T20I; 3:30 PM IST/10:00 AM GMT/4:00 PM LOCAL
- May 2nd: Third T20I; 3:30 PM IST/10:00 AM GMT/4:00 PM LOCAL
- May 6th: Fourth T20I; 3:30 PM IST/10:00 AM GMT/4:00 PM LOCAL
- May 9th: Fifth T20I; 3:30 PM IST/10:00 AM GMT/4:00 PM LOCAL
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Squad:
Bangladeshi women: Nigar Sultana Joty (c), Nahida Akter (vc), Murshida Khatun, Sobhana Mostary, Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Rabeya Khan, Sultana Khatun, Fahima Khatun, Marufa Akter, Fariha Islam Trisna, Shorifa Khatun, Dilara Akter, Rubya Haider Jhelik , Habiba Islam Pinky.
Indian women: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana (vc), Shafali Verma, Dayalan Hemalatha, Sajana Sajeevan, Richa Ghosh (wk), Yastika Bhatia (wk), Radha Yadav, Deepti Sharma, Pooja Vastrakar, Amanjot Kaur, Shreyanka Patil, Saika Ishaque . , Asha Sobhana, Renuka Singh Thakur, Titas Sadhu.
Details about broadcast and live streaming:
- India: Fan code
- Bangladesh: BCB Youtube and Facebook
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This article was first published on WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.