Juairiya Ferdous fifty powers Bangladesh to winning start at Women's T20 World Cup

Bangladesh began their ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 campaign with a strong six-wicket win against the Netherlands. Juairiya Ferdous scored a fluent half-century, setting up the chase. Sharmin Akhter then led a composed partnership to guide Bangladesh to victory. The team successfully chased down the target of 140. This marks a winning start for Bangladesh in the tournament.

Juairiya Ferdous fifty powers Bangladesh to winning start at Women's T20 World Cup
Bangladesh began their ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 campaign with a strong six-wicket win against the Netherlands. Juairiya Ferdous scored a fluent half-century, setting up the chase. Sharmin Akhter then led a composed partnership to guide Bangladesh to victory. The team successfully chased down the target of 140. This marks a winning start for Bangladesh in the tournament.