Shamima Sultana

Shamima Sultana is a dedicated opening batswoman who has been a consistent presence in Bangladesh women's cricket across multiple formats. Over her career spanning 64 international matches, she has established herself as a reliable top-order option for the national team, accumulating over 1,000 runs across ODI and T20I formats. Sultana's career has been marked by her commitment to the opening role, where she has faced some of the world's best bowling attacks. With 50 T20I appearances, she ranks among the most experienced players in Bangladesh's T20I setup. Her ODI average of 21.71 demonstrates her ability to build innings in the longer format, while her extensive T20I experience of 791 runs across 50 matches showcases her adaptability to the shorter format's demands. As a specialist batswoman, Sultana has focused purely on her batting craft, contributing crucial runs at the top of the order and providing stability to Bangladesh's batting lineup during their developmental years in international women's cricket.