Captain Nigar Sultana Joty’s form has also been under the spotlight, with the skipper averaging just nine runs so far.

The White Ferns secured their first win in three matches, bowling out Bangladesh for 127 to seal a commanding 100-run victory.

Sobhana Mostary scored a patient half-century while Rabeya Khan smashed a quickfire 43 as Bangladesh posted 178 all out in 49.4 overs.

Skipper Nigar Sultana Joty said the team remains focused on playing their natural game against title contenders England in Guwahati today.

Rubya Haider Jhelik was a surprise inclusion in Bangladesh’s 15-member squad for the ongoing ICC Women’s World Cup.

Shathira Jakir Jessy is set to create history in the upcoming ICC Women's World Cup in India and Sri Lanka by becoming the first woman umpire from Bangladesh to officiate in a senior World Cup.

Bangladesh are set for their second appearance at the ICC Women’s World Cup, beginning September 30 in Guwahati, having debuted in 2022 with a solitary group-stage win.

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The Bangladesh national women’s team will complete a nine-day preparation camp in Sylhet early next month as part of their final build-up for the upcoming ICC Women’s World Cup, scheduled to be held in India and Sri Lanka from September 30 to November 2.

With the ICC Women’s World Cup set to get underway in 110 days’ time in India and Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, unlike other teams, are sticking only with skill and fitness camps on home soil.

While the Tigresses still have a glimmer of hope due to their superior net run-rate, the situation became more tense as West Indies made a strong push in their last group match against Thailand.

Bangladesh national women’s team will look to confirm their spot in the main event of the ICC Women’s World Cup, scheduled to be held in India next year, when they face the West Indies in their penultimate qualifier at the LCCA Ground in Lahore today.

Bangladesh will look to maintain their winning momentum as they face Scotland in their third ICC Women's World Cup Qualifier match today at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. The match is scheduled to begin at 3:00 pm (Bangladesh Time).

Ritu Moni’s grit and resilience, paired with captain Nigar Sultana Joty’s composed half-century, powered Bangladesh to a stunning win—marking their second triumph in as many games.

The Tigresses made a dominant start to the tournament, riding on captain Nigar Sultana Joty’s hundred to thrash Thailand by 178 runs and register their biggest win in this format, giving them a huge advantage in net run rate.

The Tigresses will next face Ireland at the Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday, with confidence riding high after their record-breaking performance.

Chasing a challenging target of 252, the Tigresses displayed a composed and clinical batting performance, reaching 252 for 5 in just 41.3 overs.

The Tigresses' batting fell apart chasing 201-6, and finished their 20-over quota for a mere 95-9. 

After restricting Bangladesh to 144-3 in 20.0 overs, the West Indies overhauled the target in 16.5 overs with eight wickets in hand.

In a bid to secure a direct spot in this year's ICC Women's World Cup in India, Bangladesh women's team need to win the series decider on Friday against West Indies to leapfrog New Zealand.