Fahima Khatun

Fahima Khatun, born on November 2, 1992, is a prominent Bangladeshi cricketer who plays as an all-rounder for the Bangladesh women's national cricket team. She bats right-handed and bowls leg-spin, known for her versatility and impactful performances in both batting and bowling. Fahima has been a key figure in Bangladesh's women's cricket for over a decade, making her international debut in 2011. She gained recognition for her exceptional bowling performance in May 2018 during a 50-over tour match in South Africa, where she took eight wickets for five runs. Fahima made history as the first Bangladeshi cricketer to take a hat-trick in a Women's Twenty20 International match, a feat achieved during the 2018 ICC Women's World Twenty20 Qualifier.

She has been an integral part of Bangladesh's success, including their historic 2018 Women's Asia Cup victory, the team’s first major international title. Fahima has also represented Bangladesh at the ICC Women's World Twenty20 tournaments, South Asian Games (where Bangladesh won gold in 2019), the Commonwealth Games Cricket Qualifier, and the Women's Cricket World Cup. As of 2025, she remains a vital player in the national team, known for her determination, skill, and ability to inspire future generations in Bangladeshi women's cricket.