The Bangladesh U-19 women's cricket team, led by Disha Biswas, will head to South Africa on Sunday night to participate in the first ICC Women's Under-19 T20 World Cup.

While speaking to the media at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in the capital's Mirpur Saturday, Disha, from all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan's hometown Magura, hoped that they would achieve something remarkable at the competition.

"Even though we might not win the title, we have an outstanding team, and I am confident that we will be able to achieve great success," she said.

Disha believes the Bangladesh U-19 women's team is a force to be reckoned with, boasting an impressive balance across all departments of the game.

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Not only is the team well-stocked in batting, but they have also nurtured several immensely talented cricketers who are poised to make their mark soon, the U-19 women's cricket team captain said.

The inaugural edition of the ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup 2023 will kick off in South Africa on January 14. Sixteen teams will lock horns against each other in the tournament – 12 secured direct qualifications while the other four earned their places after winning their respective qualifier tournaments.

In their first match, Bangladesh will take on Australia on January 14.

Bangladesh squad

Disha Biswas (c), Shorna Akter (vc), Rabeya, Marufa Akter, Dilara Akter, Misty Rany Saha, Reya Akter Shika, Sumaiya Akter, Afia Humaira Anam Prottasha, Mst Unnoti Akter, Mst Dipa Khatun, Leky Chakma, Asrafi Yeasmin Arthy, Jannatul Maoua, and Eva.