Bangladesh women's team are gearing up for a crucial three-match ODI series against the reigning world champions.

Bangladesh produced a clinical display to stun defending champions Australia in a seven-wicket win in their opening fixture of the ICC Women's U-19 T20 World Cup at Willowmoore Park, Benoni on Saturday.

Bangladesh are set to encounter Sri Lanka on their opening game of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup on February 12 next year in Capetown as the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced the fixtures for the mega event today.

Marufa Akter, the new face of Bangladesh women's cricket team, appears to be a star in the making.

Bangladesh appear confident to book their place in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup next year by finishing as the top team in the four-team group in its Qualifier tournament, scheduled to be held in the UAE from September 18 to 25.

Following a noteworthy campaign in their maiden ICC Women’s ODI World Cup earlier this year, Bangladesh women's cricket team are now shifting their focus on the shortest format of the game as they look to prepare for the T20 World Cup qualifiers, scheduled to be held in Dubai in September.