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In what promises to be an enthralling encounter, Bangladesh and India are set to lock horns in the Women’s T20I series, commencing this Sunday in Dhaka. Led by Harmanpreet Kaur, the Indian women’s cricket team will play three T20Is followed by an equal number of ODIs during their tour of Bangladesh.
However, the announcement of the squad raised eyebrows, as two prominent players were missing from the Indian lineup. Senior pacer Shikha Pandey and explosive batter-cum-wicketkeeper Richa Ghosh were notably absent, surprising many fans and experts.
Bangladesh enter the series following their recent T20I series against Sri Lanka, which they narrowly lost by a margin of 1-2. Their performance in that series showcased their potential, and they will be eager to capitalize on the home advantage against the formidable Indian side.
India, on the other hand, are coming off a disappointing Women’s T20 World Cup 2023 campaign, where they were eliminated in the semi-finals by eventual champions Australia. They will be determined to prove their mettle in the upcoming series against Bangladesh.
The history between the two teams adds an extra layer of excitement to the series. In their previous encounters, India have emerged victorious on all five occasions. However, Bangladesh, fueled by their desire for their first-ever victory against India, will be motivated to make history on home soil.
The clash between the two teams is expected to showcase an array of talent, with players such as Bangladesh’s Salma Khatun, Nigar Sultana, and Nahida Akter looking to make a mark. Meanwhile, India boasts a strong lineup featuring the likes of captain Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, and Jemimah Rodrigues, who will be determined to maintain their unbeaten streak against Bangladesh.
Squads:
Bangladesh: Nigar Sultana (c and wk), Nahida Akter, Dilara Akter, Shathi Rani, Shamima Sultana, Sobhana Mostary, Murshida Khatun, Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Disha Biswas, Marufa Akter, Sanjida Akter Meghla, Rabeya Khan, Sultana Khatun, Salma Khatun, Fahima Khatun.
India: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana, Deepti Sharma, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Yastika Bhatia (wk), Harleen Deol, Devika Vaidya, Uma Chetry (wk), Amanjot Kaur, S. Meghana, Pooja Vastrakar, Meghna Singh, Anjali Sarvani, Monica Patel, Rashi Kanojiya, Anusha Bareddy, Minnu Mani.
BAN vs IND, Fixtures:
T20I series:
- 1st T20I: July 9, Mirpur
- 2nd T20I: July 11, Mirpur
- 3rd T20I: July 13, Mirpur
ODI series:
- 1st ODI: July 16, Mirpur
- 2nd ODI: July 19, Mirpur
- 3rd ODI: July 22, Mirpur
Broadcast and Live Streaming details:
- India: Fan Code
- Bangladesh: BCB Youtube and Facebook
This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
