Having already secured their berth in the 2026 T20 World Cup, the Bangladesh women’s cricket team has shifted its focus to a singular new goal: lifting the Qualifier trophy for a record fourth time.
Despite the relief of confirming their spot in the main event in England and Wales, all-rounder Rabeya Khan emphasized that the Tigresses are far from complacent.
Speaking ahead of their Super Six clash against Scotland on Thursday, the 20-year-old leg-spinner declared that the team’s mission in Nepal remains unfinished.
“We will play against Scotland, but our mindset is very clear. We have come here from Bangladesh to become champions,” Rabeya said in a video message to fans. “So we will not consider any team small. We will continue to follow our process.”
Bangladesh has been a dominant force in the qualifiers historically, having won the title three times previously—beating Ireland in 2018 and 2022, and Thailand in 2019.
Currently riding the momentum of five consecutive convincing victories, including a 39-run win over Thailand that sealed their World Cup fate, the team is brimming with confidence.
“I am very happy,” Rabeya added. “These qualifiers were challenging because there was always uncertainty… but we managed to win five matches convincingly. We are all very happy and confident going forward.”