The ICC Women’s ODI World Cup will be held in September this year. Bangladesh women’s team will play two official warm-up matches before the tournament. The Tigresses will play two matches against Sri Lanka national team and Sri Lanka ‘A’ team.
Last month, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced the schedule of the Women’s ODI World Cup warm-up matches. All eight teams participating in the tournament will play warm-up matches. The matches will be held on September 25, 27 and 28.
Bangladesh will face Sri Lanka ‘A’ team at the Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on the first day of the warm-up match. The Tigresses will take on the Sri Lanka national team in their second and final warm-up match on September 27. However, Bangladesh’s women are not getting the opportunity to play any international matches during this period.
However, Nigar Sultana Jyotira is continuing regular practice matches or camps. After initially camping in Sylhet, the cricketers are currently resting. The women’s team will have another camp from August 8 to 16. After that, the Jyotiras will also play matches among themselves.
All the coaching staff are with the women’s team. Head coach Sarwar Imran is accompanied by Alamgir Kabir. Along with the head coach, Alamgir is also looking after the pacers. He is also paying extra attention to fielding. He has been working with the team since the beginning of the camp. Earlier, Rabiul Islam was in charge of the women’s team’s pace bowling.
FAQ
When will the Bangladesh women’s team play their warm-up matches for the ODI World Cup?
The Tigresses will play their warm-up matches on September 25 and 27, 2025.
Who are Bangladesh’s opponents in the warm-up matches?
Bangladesh will face Sri Lanka ‘A’ team on September 25 and the Sri Lanka national women’s team on September 27.
Where will the warm-up matches be held?
Both matches will be held at the Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Are these warm-up matches considered official internationals?
No, warm-up matches are not official internationals and do not count toward team or player records.
What preparations has the Bangladesh women’s team made ahead of the tournament?
The team held practice camps in Sylhet and is scheduled for another training camp from August 8 to 16, along with intra-squad matches.
