Bangladesh Women vs Namibia Women, ICCWT20_WCQ, Today Match Prediction

BANW vs NAM-W Match Prediction & Analysis

Bangladesh Women will clash with Namibia Women in the 11th match of the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier. Bangladesh have made a superb start to the tournament, winning two from two to surge to the top of the Group A standings.  Meanwhile, Namibia suffered a loss in their opening fixture and will want to bounce back from that. From the looks of it, Bangladesh are the favorites for this clash.

RECENT PERFORMANCE

BANW

W W L L L

BANW

168/5 in 20.0 8.4

ICCWT20_WCQ

Bangladesh Women beat Papua New Guinea Women by 30 runs 20 Jan 2026

PNG-W

138/9 in 20.0 6.9

BANW

158/5 in 20.0 7.9

ICCWT20_WCQ

Bangladesh Women beat United States Of America Women by 21 runs

18 Jan 2026

USA-W

137/9 in 20.0 6.85

WIW

105/5 in 18.3 5.68

WI-W vs BAN-W 2025

West Indies beat Bangladesh by 5 wickets 01 Feb 2025

BANW

104/8 in 20.0 5.2

WIW

201/6 in 20.0 10.05

WI-W vs BAN-W 2025

West Indies beat Bangladesh by 106 runs 30 Jan 2025

BANW

95/9 in 20.0 4.75

WIW

145/2 in 16.5 8.62

WI-W vs BAN-W 2025

West Indies beat Bangladesh by 8 wickets 28 Jan 2025

BANW

144/3 in 20.0 7.2

NAM-W

L L L L L

NAM-W

144/6 in 20.0 7.2

ICCWT20_WCQ

USA beat Namibia by 4 wickets 20 Jan 2026

USA-W

145/6 in 19.2 7.5

UAE-W

153/3 in 20.0 7.65

ICCWENT 2025

United Arab Emirates Women beat Namibia Women by 28 runs 30 Nov 2025

NAM-W

125/7 in 20.0 6.25

NAM-W

93/7 in 20.0 4.65

ICCWENT 2025

Papua New Guinea Women won by 1 run

28 Nov 2025

PNG-W

94/7 in 20.0 4.7

NEDW

164/6 in 20.0 8.2

ICCWENT 2025

Netherlands Women won by 51 runs

26 Nov 2025

NAM-W

113/10 in 16.2 6.92

NAM-W

74/10 in 16.2 4.53

ICCWENT 2025

Scotland Women beat Namibia Women by 7 wickets

25 Nov 2025

SCT-W

76/3 in 8.4 8.77

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

Bangladesh Women Preview

Bangladesh Women are looking strong in this T20 World Cup Qualifier, winning two from two to take the top spot in Group A. They are performing as a unit and will back themselves to make it three from three. 

Sharmin Akhter has been their most dependable batter, scoring 91 runs in two matches at a strike rate of 124.52. Sobhana Mostary has provided valuable support, adding 66 runs in as many games at a rate of 124. Shorna Akter has played her part too, making 53 runs in two appearances at a thrilling strike rate of 203, and ensuring the batting unit keeps ticking over.

The bowling has been the stronger part of Bangladesh’s setup, with several players stepping up at different stages. Ritu Moni has led the effort, taking four wickets while maintaining an economy of 6.25. Rabeya Khan and Fahima Khatun have backed her up effectively, sharing five wickets between them and giving the attack a solid look in this competition.

Bangladesh Women Predicted Playing XI:

Dilara Akter, Juairiya Ferdous, Sharmin Akhter, Nigar Sultana(w/c), Sobhana Mostary, Shorna Akter, Rabeya Khan, Fahima Khatun, Shanjida Akter Meghla, Sultana Khatun, Ritu Moni

Bangladesh Women Actual Playing XI:

Sharmin Akhter, Ritu Moni, Sobhana Mostary, Shorna Akter, Rabeya Khan, Nigar Sultana, Dilara Akter, Juairiya Ferdous, Fahima Khatun, Fariha Trisna, Shanjida Akter

Namibia Women Preview

Namibia Women struggled in their tournament opener, going down to USA Women by four wickets. Batting first, they could only manage an underpar score of 144-6, which the USA chased down in 19.2 overs.

Besides opener Yasmeen Khan (74 off 47), none of the other batters could post any substantial score.

It was an off day for the batting unit, and they would be hoping to put up a better show in the next game. They have some strong names in the line-up too, apart from Yasmeen, such as skipper Sune Wittmann, Merczerly Gorases, and Wilka Mwatile. We are backing one of Wittmann and Gorases to make a sizeable contribution here. 

Namibia’s bowling, though, looks pretty good for these conditions. Eveleen Kejarukua and Saima Tuhadeleni looked good in the first match, picking up four wickets between them. They also have the dependable Mwatile and Arrasta Diergaardt in the ranks. But they lack a genuine spinner who can take some wickets in the middle overs, which will hurt them against better batting units.

Namibia Women Predicted Playing XI:

Sune Wittmann(c), Kayleen Green, Yasmeen Khan, Merczerly Gorases(w), Wilka Mwatile, Naomi Benjamin, Mekelaye Mwatile, Arrasta Diergaardt, Sylvia Shihepo, Eveleen Kejarukua, Saima Tuhadeleni

Namibia Women Actual Playing XI:

Yasmeen Khan, Jurriene Diergaardt, Kayleen Green, Mekelanye Mwatile, Sune Wittmann, Sylvia Shihepo, Wilka Mwatile, Merczerly Gorases, Eveleen Kejarukua, Naomi Benjamin, Saima Tuhadeleni

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The track at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground favors batters slightly more, yet bowlers—especially spinners—still find ways to make an impact. Pacers, too, manage to claim wickets consistently, ensuring a competitive balance. Big scores are typical for teams batting first, but chasing sides have rarely managed to pull off victories here.

Weather conditions in Kirtipur will be clear, sunny, and pleasant.

BANW vs NAM-W Pitch Report

Teams batting first at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground usually post scores close to 160. For this game, a total somewhere in the 155-160 range will push the chasing side under serious pressure.

Toss: To Bowl

During this World Cup Qualifier at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, the team winning the toss has chosen to field first on three occasions out of four. That habit isn’t expected to change for this game.