As the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 kicks off, the opening match features Bangladesh Women taking on Scotland Women at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on October 3, 2024. This match is pivotal for both teams as they look to establish a strong footing in Group B.
Match Preview
Bangladesh women are the clear favorites heading into this encounter. With a higher ranking and a flawless head-to-head record against Scotland (winning all four previous T20I matches), they possess a significant advantage. Moreover, Scotland is entering their first-ever Women’s T20 World Cup, which could add an extra layer of pressure on their players. Given all these facts, it is quite easy to predict who will win today’s match.
Sharjah Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
The Sharjah pitch is known for being batting-friendly, especially in the early overs. Fast bowlers may find some assistance at the start, but as the innings progress, spinners are likely to thrive. Teams batting first should aim for a competitive total, as the evening conditions may offer seam movement.
Bangladesh Women vs Scotland Women Head to Head: T20I
| Total matches | 4 |
| Bangladesh Won | 4 |
| Scotland Won | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
| Tied | 0 |
Probable Playing XIs
Bangladesh Women
- Nigar Sultana (c) (wk)
- Disha Biswas
- Fahima Khatun
- Jahanara Alam
- Marufa Akter
- Sobhana Mostary
- Murshida Khatun
- Nahida Akter
- Taj Nehar
- Rabeya Khan
- Ritu Moni
Scotland Women
- Kathryn Bryce (c)
- Sarah Bryce (vc)
- Chloe Abel
- Abbi Aitken-Drummond
- Olivia Bell
- Darcey Carter
- Priyanaz Chatterji
- Katherine Fraser
- Saskia Horley
- Lorna Jack
- Ailsa Lister
Match Prediction
Given their experience and past performance, Bangladesh Women’s Team is the favorite to win their game against Scotland, with Google’s Win Predictor giving them an 83% chance of victory compared to Scotland’s 17%. The combination of superior team strength and the pressure on the debutants Scotland makes it likely that Bangladesh will start their World Cup campaign on a high note.
Bangladesh Women and Scotland Women Squads
| Bangladesh Women | Scotland Women |
| Nigar Sultana (c) | Kathryn Bryce (c) |
| Dilara Akter | Sarah Bryce (vc) |
| Disha Biswas | Chloe Abel |
| Fahima Khatun | Abbi Aitken-Drummond |
| Jahanara Alam | Olivia Bell |
| Marufa Akter | Darcey Carter |
| Sobhana Mostary | Priyanaz Chatterji |
| Murshida Khatun | Katherine Fraser |
| Nahida Akter | Saskia Horley |
| Rabeya Khan | Lorna Jack |
| Shathi Rani | Ailsa Lister |
| Ritu Moni | Abtaha Maqsood |
| Shorna Akter | Megan McColl |
| Sultana Khatun | Hannah Rainey |
| Taj Nehar | Rachel Slater |
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