BAN-W beat USA-W by 22 runs in their opening clash of ICC Women's T20 World Cup qualifiers
Sharmin Akhter (63) was the top scorer for Bangladesh
Nahida Akhter picked 4 wickets to play a crucial role in the win
Bangladesh women thump USA by 22 runs in match 2 of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier 2026 at the Mulpani Cricket Ground, Kathmandu on Sunday, January 18, 2026.
After being invited to bat first, Bangladesh posted a competitive target of 160 runs on the back of a belligerent 63-run knock by Sharmin Akhter. In response, the USA were restricted to 137/9 in 20 overs, thus losing the match by 22 runs.
Nahida Akhter was the pick of the bowler for BAN-W, sending four of the key USA batters back to the pavilion.
Bangladesh are part of Group A alongside Ireland, Namibia, Papua New Guinea and the USA. The top three teams from the group B will qualify for the Super Six stage, where they will face the top three teams of the opposite group.
Bangladesh Vs USA, ICC Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier 2026: Toss Update
USA won the toss and elected to field.
Bangladesh Vs USA, ICC Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier 2026: Playing XIs
USA XI: Aditiba Chudasama (c), Ella Claridge (wk), Disha Dhingra, Geetika Kodali, Ritu Singh, Maahi Madhavan, Taranum Chopra, Saanvi Immadi, Chetna Pagydyala, Isani Vaghela, Pooja Ganesh.
BAN XI: Dilara Akter, Juairiya Ferdous, Sharmin Akhter, Nigar Sultana Joty (c) (wk), Nahida Akter, Shorna Akter, Marufa Akter, Rabeya Khan, Mst Ritu Moni, Shanjida Akther Maghla, Sobhana Mostary.
Bangladesh Vs USA, ICC Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier 2026: Live Streaming
The ICC Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier 2026 matches, including BAN vs USA, will be live-streamed in India on the FanCode app and website.
