Bangladesh women have a busy schedule as teams ahead of hosting the World T20 in September this year. After hosting Australia for the first time ever, the Tigresses are set to host India as well. The 5-match Women's T20I series between Bangladesh and India is scheduled to embark on the 28th of April at Sylhet. This series promises to be a belter after a thrilling outing of these two sides last July. Let’s take a look at all the details of this series Fixtures of BAN vs IND Women's T20I Series 2024 Table: Schedules of the 2024 Bangladesh vs India Women T20 Series Match Date Time (Bangladesh Time) Venue 1st T20 Sunday, 28th April, 2024 6:30 PM Sylhet International Cricket Stadium 2nd T20 Tuesday, 30th April, 2024 6:30 PM Sylhet International Cricket Stadium 3rd T20 Thursday, 2nd May, 2024 2:00 PM Sylhet International Cricket Stadium 4th T20 Monday, 6th May, 2024 2:00 PM Sylhet International Cricket Stadium 5th T20 Thursday, 9th May, 2024 6:30 PM Sylhet International Cricket Stadium Read more: Who Performed Best in the Ongoing Dhaka League So Far? Bangladesh vs India Women’s H2H T20I Records Table: Head to Head records between Bangladesh and India Women's Team in T20I format Matches Played Bangladesh Won India Won Tie No Result 16 3 13 0 0 India largely dominated this fixture over the years. Two of the three wins by Bangladesh women came at the 2018 Asia Cup in which they were the champions making it the only silverware of Bangladesh women's team. The other win came from the last time these two met in July, 2023. Bangladesh won the last game of the series while India clinched the 3-match series that time. Bangladesh Squad in the 2024 BAN vs IND Wome's T20I Series Table: List of Players in the Bangladesh Team Player Role Nigar Sultana © Wicketkeeper Batter Dilara Akter Wicketkeeper Batter Fahima Khatun Bowler Fariha Trisna Bowler Habiba Islam Bowler Marufa Akter Bowler Sobhana Mostary Middle order Batter Murshida Khatun Opening Batter Nahida Akter Bowler Rabeya Khan Allrounder Ritu Moni Allrounder Rubaya Haider Wicketkeeper Batter Shorifa Khatun Bowler Shorna Akter Allrounder Sultana Khatun Bowler 14-year-old Habiba Islam got her first call for the national team and might become the 2nd youngest women player to play for Bangladesh after Rabeya Khan. Bangladesh made two changes in their squad. Sumaiya Akter and Farzana Akter miss out this time. They are replaced by Rubya Haider and Habiba Islam. Read more: Nasum's hunger for wickets spurs Mohammedan's Super League Campaign Indian Squad in the 2024 BAN vs IND Wome's T20I Series Table: List of Players in the India Team Player Role Harmanpreet Kaur © Batting Allrounder Yastika Bhatia Wicketkeeper Batter Richa Ghosh Wicketkeeper Batter Dayalan Hemalatha Top order Batter Saika Ishaque Bowler Amanjot Kaur Batting Allrounder Smriti Mandhana Opening Batter Shreyanka Patil Allrounder Renuka Singh Bowler Titas Sadhu Bowler Sajeevan Sanjana Allrounder Shafali Verma Opening Batter Deepti Sharma Allrounder Asha Sobhana Allrounder Pooja Vstrakar Bowler Radha Yadav Bowler Sajeevan Sajana has earned her maiden call-up for India after a good WPL campaign. Asha Sobhana also earned her maiden call-up to the India women's team in this series after a brilliant WPL campaign, where she became the 2nd highest wicket-taker of the tournament, for RCB in WPL 2024. Jemimah Rodrigues is a notable miss for them.  Read more: BCB appoints former Pakistan great Mushtaq Ahmed as spin-bowling coach Players to Watch in Bangladesh Squad in the Women's T20I Series Against India Nahida Akter  Nahida Akter is one of the most in-form players for Bangladesh right now. She became the first from the Bangladesh women’s team to become ICC Player of the month in November 2023. Additionally,  she claimed 15 wickets in her last 9 matches with a strike rate of 13.46. She slowly has made herself the biggest wicket-taking bowler for Bangladesh. Nahida Akter is currently the highest wicket-taker for Bangladesh in T20Is. Standing at 91, she’s only 9 wickets away from becoming the first Bangladeshi female player and the 13th female player ever to acquire 100 wickets in Women’s T20I. Bangladesh would hope for her to achieve that milestone in this upcoming series against India. Nonetheless, she might be the most influential factor to guide Bangladesh towards victory.  Nigar Sultana The skipper will have a big role to play in this series. She is one of the most consistent and standout performers of the team. She averages 30+ in her last 10 games for the Bangladesh team with a strike rate of almost 90. She can also play a big role for the team as a wicket-keeper. Bangladesh will largely depend on her batting, keeping, and captaincy to get a positive result from the series. Read more: Keep the expectation bar low': Shanto cautions ahead of World Cup Fahima Khatun Fahima Khatun is another vastly experienced campaigner on the team. She is known for being the first-ever female cricketer for Bangladesh to bag a hat-trick. She is only a couple of wickets away from reaching the milestone of becoming only the 5th bowler to take 50 wickets for Bangladesh in T20Is.  This series against India might be her opportunity to achieve them. She also plays a crucial role with the bat in the lower middle order. Her economical spells in the death overs have come in handy for Bangladesh over time. Therefore, she is expected to marshall all her experience in driving Bangladesh towards victory. Key Players in India Squad in the BAN vs IND Wome's T20I Series 2024 Smriti Mandhana The dashing opener and the current no.4 in the world ranking pose the biggest threat from India. Her quick-fire starts have been the base for many wins and it is not supposed to be any different this time. She scored 251 runs in the last 10 games with a strike rate of 102. She also guided Royal Challengers Bangalore to their 1st ever WPL title being the 4th highest run-scorer of the tournament.  With over 3000 runs, she is currently the 6th highest run-scorer in WT20I and she can jump to the 3rd position. A player of her caliber might feel 5 matches are enough for her to get to this record. India would also want her to be on song from the very first delivery of the series. Read more: Who's leading Bangladesh's Premier Cricket League? Shafali Verma Smriti Mandhana’s opening partner Shafali Varma can also decide games by herself. She scored 253 runs in her last 10 outings for India with a strike rate of a massive 122. She also played a knock of 64(44) in India’s latest win over Australia in January. She had a fantastic WPL 2024 campaign being the 3rd highest run scorer with 309 runs. India’s batting tone largely depends on her and she often leads India to glory. The tour of Bangladesh is not supposed to be any different either.  Deepti Sharma The current no.3 bowler of the world can be crucial for India on this tour. She captured 11 wickets in her last 10 games. She is also the only Indian bowler to achieve 100 wickets in WT20I to date. Her off-spin should test Bangladesh to the limits in Sylhet. For the last few campaigns, she has been the main strike bowler and the wicket-taker of the team. Even though India currently has a talented core of bowlers, the experience of Deepti can always be fruitful for them.  Final Words  According to statistics, the Indian Women’s Cricket Team dominated over Bangladesh. The latest series against Australia doesn’t help Bangladesh’s confidence much. Therefore, India is going to the series as the favorite. However, Bangladesh is always a difficult opponent at home which makes this 2024 BAN vs IND Women's T20I series a highly anticipated one. 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The Asia Cup 2023 is just around the corner, and Bangladeshi fans are eagerly anticipating the performances of the Bangladesh ODI squad. With a talented group of players, Bangladesh has the potential to make a significant impact in the tournament. Some key players to watch out for in the Bangladesh ODI squad include Shakib Al Hasan, Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mushfiqur Rahim, Ebadot Hossain, and Taskin Ahmed. Additionally, the young and promising pacer, Shoriful Islam, has the ability to trouble batsmen with his pace and swing. These players, along with others in the squad, will play a crucial role in Bangladesh's quest for success in the Asia Cup 2023. Bangladesh Squad in Asia Cup 2023 Batters Litton Das, Tanzid Tamim, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mohammad Naim Sheikh. Bowlers Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam, Ebadot Hossain, Hasan Mahmud, Nasum Ahmed. Wicketkeeper Mushfiqur Rahim All-rounders Shakib Al Hasan (captain), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Shamim Hossain, Afif Hossain, Mahedi Hasan. Standby Taijul Islam, Saif Hasan, Tanzim Hasan Sakib. Read more: Prospects of Bangladesh in 2023 Asia Cup ODI Tournament Three Batters to Watch in Bangladesh Squad for Asia Cup 2023 Table: Key batters to watch out for in Bangladesh Squad Batters Played Matches in 2023 Runs in 2023 Litton Das 12 301 Najmul Hossain Shanto 12 429 Mushfiqur Rahim 12 446 Litton Das Litton’s 301 runs in 12 matches in 2023 made him one of the key batters for the Bangladesh team. Litton Das was engaged in various cricket leagues such as Global T20 League in Canada and Sri Lankan Premier League. Evidently, his packed schedule suggested that he is diligently preparing himself for the upcoming Asia Cup on August 30. Making his debut appearance in the Asia Cup back in 2018, Litton marked a significant entry onto the international stage. Notably, during the final match of the 2018 Asia Cup against India, Litton showcased his skill by attaining his inaugural ODI century. With the passage of time, he has since gathered invaluable experience and maturity. Given his enhanced skills, there are high expectations that Litton Das will undoubtedly put forth his utmost effort in the upcoming tournament. Najmul Hossain Shanto Najmul Hossain Shanto has played 27 ODIs so far, scoring 639 runs at an average of 24.57. He has scored one century and three half-centuries, with his highest score being 117. He has a strike rate of 76.34. Shanto's ODI career has been mixed so far. He has had some good innings, but he has also had some low scores. But, this year Shanto has been tremendous with 429 runs from 12 matches. However, Shanto is still a young player and he has the potential to be a good ODI batsman. He has good technique and he is a good stroke player. If Shanto can continue his consistency in Asia Cup 2023, he can be a valuable asset to the Bangladesh ODI team. Mushfiqur Rahim With 7257 runs Mushfiqur Rahim is considered one of the most successful batsmen in Bangladesh's history. Mushfiqur made his ODI debut in 2006 and has since played 251 matches, scoring 7257 runs at an average of 37.21. He has scored 9 centuries and 45 half-centuries, with his highest score being 144. He has a strike rate of 79.71. Mushfiqur is a technically sound batsman who is good against both pace and spin. He is also an excellent wicketkeeper. He has been a consistent performer for Bangladesh in ODIs over the years. With 446 runs from 12 matches in 2023, Mushfiq will be a key player for Bangladesh in Asia Cup 2023. Read more: Mahmudullah Riyad's International Cricket Career Overview: Records and Achievements Two Bowlers to Watch Out for in the Bangladesh ODI Squad Table: Key bowlers to watch in Bangladesh Squad Bowlers Played Matches in 2023 Wickets in 2023 Taskin Ahmed 12 301 Ebadot Hossain 12 429 Taskin Ahmed Drawing upon his extensive experience, Taskin Ahmed is capable to put significant pressure on the opposing teams through his formidable pace attack in the forthcoming Asia Cup 2023. As a right-arm bowler, Taskin brings with him an impressive track record, having notched an impressive tally of 81 wickets across 59 ODIs all while maintaining an economy rate of 5.43. This remarkable combination of skill, speed, and consistency underscores his potential to be a key force in his team's bowling arsenal during the tournament. Asia Cup 2023 will be his debut in the ODI version of this tournament. Ebadot Hossain He made his ODI debut in 2022 and has played 12 matches so far, taking 22 wickets at an average of 22.90. Ebadot has been a relatively successful bowler in ODIs so far. He has taken wickets in almost all of his matches and he has been able to bowl consistently at a good pace. Although Ebadot played only 8 matches this year, he showed his outstanding performance in 2022 by taking 11 wickets from 4 matches. So, he has a great chance to show his skill in the Asia Cup 2023. Read more: Asia Cup 2023: Analysis of Bangladesh ODI Squad Other Promising Players from Bangladesh ODI Squad Shakib Al Hasan Shakib Al Hasan will lead the Bangladesh team in Asia Cup 2023 and his remarkable all-rounder performance will surely play a pivotal role for Bangladesh. Recently, he achieved a milestone by becoming the first player from Bangladesh to get 300 wickets in ODI. But, the last time Shakib played in the Asia Cup in 2018, he didn't do very well. However, he was not completely fit at that time. Shakib even missed some important matches that year. In the first four matches of the tournament, he could not score much – he got 0, 17, 32, and 0. That showed that he had a tough time. But this year, he's been doing great. He has scored 376 runs and taken 11 wickets in 11 matches, which is really impressive. This resurgence confirms his readiness to make a significant impact in the Asia Cup 2023. Read more: Asia Cup Cricket 2023: Analysis of Group B Final Words These are just a few of the key players to watch in the Bangladesh ODI squad for the Asia Cup 2023. If they can all play to their potential, Bangladesh will be a tough team to beat. In addition to the players mentioned above, Bangladesh also has some other talented players in their squad, such as Towhid Hridoy, Mohammad Naim, Shoriful Islam, and Nasum Ahmed. If these players can contribute consistently, Bangladesh can win the Asia Cup 2023. 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