After clinching the ODI series 2-1, the hosts have struggled to maintain their momentum in the shortest format, losing the first two T20Is and consequently conceding the series.
Asia Cup Rising Stars will feature similar teams as in the Men's Asia Cup earlier this year in the UAE
Needing a win to stay alive, India bounced back in style during their crucial clash against New Zealand, producing a clinical performance to claim a 53-run victory (DLS method).
The Bangladesh spinners were responsible for all 10 wickets as their team thrashed West Indies by 179 runs in the third and final ODI to take the series 2-1 on Thursday. The dominant victory, its second largest overall and biggest ever against the Caribbean side, helped Bangladesh claim its first ODI series triumph since March 2024. In between, it has lost four such encounters. Leg-spinner Rishad Hossain capped a successful spell with 3-54, taking his wicket-tally to 12, the highest by a Bangladesh spinner in an ODI series. West Indies was bowled out for 117 in 30.1 overs. Left-arm slow bowler Nasum Ahmed also took 3-11 to rip through the top order while off-spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz and left-armer Tanvir Islam picked up two wickets each. Mustafizur Rahman, the lone paceman in the side, didn't even have to bowl. Earlier, Bangladesh openers Saif Hassan and Soumya Sarkar put on 176 to give their side a solid start after captain Mehidy had won the toss and opted to bat first. Sarka
India are currently on the number four spot in the points table with 4 points to their name in 5 matches
The live streaming of the Sri Lanka Women vs Bangladesh Women ICC Women's World Cup 2025 match will be available on the JioHotstar app and website in Sri Lanka
West Indies arrive in Bangladesh after a disappointing Test series whitewash against India. However, the Caribbean side will be eager to bounce back in the shorter format.
The live streaming of the Australia women vs Bangladesh women ICC Women's World Cup 2025 match will be available on the JioHotstar app and website in India
With a 2-0 lead already secured, Afghanistan have wrapped up the series and will now aim for a clean sweep to maintain their winning momentum ahead of future challenges.
These two teams last met in a One Day International (ODI) in 2023, where South Africa completely outplayed Bangladesh.
For Bangladesh, the middle order showed promise with a 101-run partnership between Towhid Hridoy (56) and Mehidy Hasan Miraz (60), but the rest of the lineup collapsed under pressure.
After back-to-back losses, Bangladesh cricket team find themselves at the bottom of the standings.
Live streaming of the Afghanistan vs Bangladesh 1st ODI match will be available on the FanCode app and website in India
The live telecast of the England vs Bangladesh ICC Women's World Cup 2025 match will be available on Star Sports Network in England
The live streaming of the England Women vs Bangladesh Women ICC Women's World Cup 2025 match will be available on the Sony LIV app and website in India
Check the updated points table of ICC Women's World Cup 2025, along with the top batters and bowlers list here
Live streaming of the Afghanistan vs Bangladesh 3rd T20 match will be available on the FanCode app and website in India
Live streaming of the Afghanistan vs Bangladesh 1st T20 match will be available on the FanCode app and website in India.
Pakistan Women, meanwhile, will also be based in Colombo for their group-stage matches and are expected to adapt well to local conditions.
With every side boasting a mix of youth and experience, fans can expect both established names to shine and fresh talent to break through in the tournament