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Bangladeshi Spinner Backs Underperforming Captain Ahead of Crucial Match
12 Oct
Summary
- Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana has scored just 27 runs in 3 innings
- Teammate Nahida Akter defends Sultana's form, says she inspires the team
- Bangladesh faces South Africa in a must-win match on October 13
As Bangladesh prepares to take on South Africa in a must-win Women's World Cup match on October 13, 2025, teammate Nahida Akter has come out in support of captain Nigar Sultana's poor form. Sultana has managed just 27 runs from 3 innings so far, as Bangladesh has won only 1 of their 3 matches.
However, Akter has brushed off concerns over Sultana's batting, stating that the team has other capable batters and that their captain always inspires the side. Akter expressed confidence that Sultana will perform better in the upcoming match against South Africa.
The Bangladeshi team has already discussed their batting collapse in the previous matches with their coaches and players. They are hopeful that the batters will bounce back and deliver a strong performance against the in-form South African team.
Bangladesh currently sits 6th on the points table with 2 points from 1 win. Despite the tough start, the Nigar Sultana-led side has given tough fights to their opponents and will be eager to secure a victory in the crucial upcoming fixture.
