Bangladesh’s women cricketers have excelled in the latest T20I rankings, benefiting from their outstanding displays at the Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier in Nepal. The team, undefeated in the tournament, is on track to secure a spot in the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup in England and Wales. Their success is attributed to strong performances in various aspects of the game, leading to notable improvements in individual rankings.
Leading the charge is top-order batter Sharmin Akhter, who has had a remarkable tournament with 156 runs in four innings. Currently the second-highest run-scorer at the qualifier, Sharmin’s two half-centuries against the USA and Ireland have propelled her 22 places up the T20I batting rankings to joint 35th. Another Bangladeshi batter, Sobhana Mostary, has also climbed 11 spots to joint 52nd due to her consistent performances during the event.
In the bowling rankings, Bangladesh’s bowlers have also made significant progress. Off-spinner Rabeya Khan has moved up to 14th in the T20I bowling rankings after taking seven wickets in the initial four matches. Additionally, spinner Fahima Khatun has risen six places to 30th on the same list.
The rankings update also highlights standout performances from players of other teams at the qualifier. Scotland’s Katherine Fraser, a 20-year-old all-rounder, has seen a notable rise in rankings, moving 17 places to joint 44th among bowlers and climbing 39 spots to 25th in the all-rounders’ rankings. Thailand spinner Sunida Chaturongrattana has also progressed, advancing nine places to joint 46th.
As the qualifier unfolds, Bangladesh’s consistent success on the field and in the rankings underscores their growing prominence in women’s T20 cricket.
