India women’s cricket team is set to arrive in Dhaka on July 6, as they get ready to play three T20Is and as many ODIs against the hosts at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur. This tour marks the first series hosted by Bangladesh under the ICC’s Women’s FTP 2022-2025. The ODI series will begin from July 16 and is part of the 2022-2025 ICC Women’s Championship, which is contested by ten teams to determine qualification for the 2025 Women’s Cricket World Cup.
The Indian women’s team has had an impressive run, sitting at the top with 12 points from six matches played. Meanwhile, the Bangladesh women’s cricket team, led by Nigar Sultana Joty, is yet to win a game from its previous two series against New Zealand and Sri Lanka. The Tigresses lost two matches, and the remaining four were washed out. Bangladesh currently occupies the eighth position with three points.
This series is crucial for both teams as they fight for qualification to the Women’s Cricket World Cup in 2025. The Indian team, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, will aim to extend their lead at the top, while the Bangladeshi team will look to secure their first victory in the ICC Women’s Championship.
Both teams have talented players who will be hoping to make an impact in the series. Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma, and Deepti Sharma will lead the Indian team’s batting department, while the bowling unit will be spearheaded by Poonam Yadav, Jhulan Goswami, and Deepti Sharma. For Bangladesh, the likes of Salma Khatun, Jahanara Alam, and Panna Ghosh will be crucial players in the upcoming series.
As the teams gear up for a thrilling contest, fans eagerly await to see their favorites in action. The series promises to be an exciting affair, and cricket enthusiasts cannot wait to see who comes out on top in this crucial battle of skill and determination.
