Bangladesh won the toss and opted to bat first against South Africa in their fourth league stage match of the ICC Women's World Cup at the Vizag in Visakhapatnam, India on Monday.
After consecutive defeats, the Tigresses have recalled the experienced Fargana Hoque and Ritu Moni back into the XI in place of Sumaiya Akter and Nishita Akter.
Skipper Nigar Sultana Joty, who made 0 and four in the last two matches against England and New Zealand respectively, needs to get back among runs to strengthen the vulnerable batting unit, which got rolled over for just 127 against the White Ferns.
The Tigresses lost their previous two matches after starting their campaign with a win over Pakistan. Nigar and Co. are currently sixth in the points-table with two points.
Their opponents South Africa are fourth with four points, having beaten New Zealand and India after starting off with a defeat against England.
If Bangladesh fail to win today, their hopes of qualifying for the semifinals would diminish further.
The weather could also play a part in the match as there is considerable cloud covering in Visakhapatnam.
Bangladesh Women (Playing XI): Rubya Haider, Fargana Hoque, Sharmin Akhter, Nigar Sultana(w/c), Sobhana Mostary, Fahima Khatun, Shorna Akter, Nahida Akter, Rabeya Khan, Ritu Moni, Marufa Akter
South Africa Women (Playing XI): Laura Wolvaardt(c), Tazmin Brits, Anneke Bosch, Annerie Dercksen, Marizanne Kapp, Sinalo Jafta(w), Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Masabata Klaas, Tumi Sekhukhune, Nonkululeko Mlaba
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