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Ayasha Rahman
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Ayasha Rahman in 2018
Personal information
Full name
Ayasha Rahman Shukhtara Boishakhi
Born (1994-02-02) 2 February 1994 (age 31)
Khulna, Bangladesh
Batting Right-handed
Bowling Right-arm off break
Role All-rounder
International information
National side
ODI debut (cap 10) 26 November 2011 2011 v Ireland
Last ODI 8 October 2018 v Pakistan
T20I debut (cap 11) 28 August 2012 v Ireland
Last T20I 2 March 2020 v Sri Lanka
Domestic team information
Years Team
2008/09–2017/18 Khulna Division
Career statistics
Competition WODI WT20I
Matches 20 61
Runs scored 329 804
Batting average 17.31 14.10
100s/50s 0/2 0/0
Top score 70 46
Balls bowled 282 156
Wickets 5 5
Bowling average 34.80 30.60
5 wickets in innings 0 0
10 wickets in match 0 0
Best bowling 2/12 3/4
Catches/stumpings 5/– 13/–
Medal record
Representing  Bangladesh
Women's Cricket
Asian Games
Silver 2010 Guangzhou Team
Silver 2014 Incheon Team
South Asian Games
Gold 2019 Kathmandu/Pokhara Team
Women's Asia Cup
Winner 2018 Malaysia
Source: CricketArchive, 26 May 2022

Ayasha Rahman Shukhtara Boishakhi (born on February 2, 1994) is a talented cricket player from Bangladesh. She plays for the Bangladesh national women's cricket team. Ayasha is known for her skills as a right-handed batter. She also bowls right-arm off break, which means she spins the ball away from a right-handed batter. Ayasha was born in Khulna, Bangladesh.

Ayasha Rahman: Cricket Star

Ayasha Rahman has achieved many great things in her cricket career. She has represented Bangladesh in several important tournaments. Her skills as both a batter and a bowler make her a valuable player.

Early Career and Achievements

Ayasha Rahman started her international cricket journey in 2012. She was part of the Bangladesh team that won a silver medal at the 2010 Asian Games in Guangzhou, China. This was a big achievement for the team.

Her first One Day International (ODI) match was against Pakistan on August 23, 2012. She made her Twenty20 International (T20I) debut against India on April 5, 2013. These matches marked the beginning of her international career.

Winning the Asia Cup

In June 2018, Ayasha was a key player when Bangladesh won their first-ever Women's Asia Cup title. They won the 2018 Women's Twenty20 Asia Cup tournament. This was a historic moment for Bangladesh cricket.

Later that same month, she joined Bangladesh's team for the 2018 ICC Women's World Twenty20 Qualifier tournament. She was the top run-scorer for Bangladesh in this tournament. She scored 89 runs in five matches. The International Cricket Council (ICC) even called her the "rising star" of Bangladesh's team.

World Tournaments and Medals

In October 2018, Ayasha was selected for Bangladesh's team for the 2018 ICC Women's World Twenty20 tournament. This big event took place in the West Indies. She continued to perform well, scoring 59 runs in four matches. She was again the leading run-scorer for her team.

In August 2019, she was part of the squad for the 2019 ICC Women's World Twenty20 Qualifier in Scotland. In November 2019, Ayasha played in the cricket tournament at the 2019 South Asian Games. The Bangladesh team won the gold medal by beating Sri Lanka in the final. This was another proud moment for Ayasha and her team.

In January 2020, she was named in Bangladesh's team for the 2020 ICC Women's T20 World Cup in Australia. Ayasha Rahman has consistently shown her talent and dedication to cricket.

External Links

  • Ayasha Rahman at ESPNcricinfo
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