Bangladesh as India women’s series host is set to conduct a 5-match T20I series from April to May 2024 at .
The BCB has prepared a draft which states that all the matches will be played between 28th April (Sunday) and 9th May 2024 (Thursday). However, it is not a part of the ICC FTP (Future Tour Programs). The Indian women’s cricket team will travel to Bangladesh on 25th April 2024 (Thursday).
Previously, India won the T20Is by 2-1 in their previous meet in Bangladesh played in July 2023. Whereas, the ODI series levelled with 1-1. Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur will lead her side after the WPL 2024.
Earlier, during the Bangladesh tour in 2023, Harmanpreet Kaur indulged herself in a heated debate with umpire Tanvir Ahmed. As a result, she was handed a two-match suspension and three demerit points for her behaviour.
Bangladesh as India women’s series host plans for the preparation for the next T20 World Cup which will be hosted by the country in October 2024.
The forthcoming series will not only provide crucial practice and strategic guidance but also highlight the rising talent and potential of women’s cricket worldwide.
Moreover, the women-in-blue maintain an impressive head-to-head record against Bangladesh in T20Is by winning 11 out of 13 matches. At the same time, the favourable home conditions for Bangladesh shouldn’t be underestimated.
BCB Chief about Bangladesh as India Women’s Series host
BCB’s new chief Habibul Bashar shared his opinion about Bangladesh as India women’s series host:
“I feel we have the best chance until the next grand tournament. It helps us know where we are standing by competing against Australia and India ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024. We are excited to play against them. If we can win, it will certainly enhance the confidence levels of our squad. It is because everyone understands the importance of defeating main teams like Australia and India.”
Habibul Bashar as the head of the women’s cricket team strongly believes the positive results against Australia and India in the upcoming series can increase the Bangladeshi cricketers’ confidence to head into the T20 World Cup.
Australia Tour of Bangladesh 2024 Preparations
After the Australia tour of Bangladesh in March 2024, the series against India will commence in a couple of weeks. The series starts with the first ODI match against Australia on 21st March 2024 (Thursday). It includes an overall of 3 ODIs and 5 T20Is concluding on 4th April 2024 (Thursday). Moreover, both teams will play the entire series at
Currently, the Australian players who are participating in the ongoing WPL 2024 tournament, will join the team on 16th March 2024 (Saturday). Whereas, the players featuring in the WPL 2024 finals will join their side after 17th March 2024 (Sunday).
On the other side, the Bangladesh Women’s cricket team will start their preparations for the upcoming series against Australia from 28th February (Wednesday) to 2nd March 2024 (Saturday). Moreover, the players will be participating in a fitness camp in Khulna starting from 4th March 2024 (Monday).
Bangladesh as India women’s series host: Conclusive Facts
The upcoming series against India and Australia holds great importance for the Bangladesh women’s cricket team. By playing back-to-back series against two top cricketing teams, it allows the team to analyse their strengths and weaknesses. Mainly, it helps them recognize areas for improvement before the World Cup on home soil.
While Bangladesh prioritizes World Cup preparation, the series on the other side also offers India a useful chance.
The women in blue can try their abilities against a competitive team in unfamiliar pitch conditions. Additionally, the series allows the Indian women’s cricket team to experiment with different combinations and strategies. It results in sharpening their skills and gaining valuable practice during the match for the T20 World Cup.
Bangladesh in recent times has shown massive improvement by providing a tough contest to the best teams in the world. For instance, in the 3rd T20I match of the series on 13th July 2023, Bangladesh defeated India by 4 wickets and chased the target of 103 runs in 18.2 overs. It shows how competitive Bangladeshi women cricketers are.
Additionally, playing in regular conditions like the Sylhet Stadium will provide the Bangladeshi team with a feeling of comfort and confidence. The flat batting-friendly track at the venue has experienced many high-scoring game encounters.
Overall, the T20I series promises to be an entertaining show of cricketing talent. It perfectly set the platform for an adrenaline-pumping T20 World Cup later this year.