Women's T20 World Cup 2024: Scotland Women's Team squad, Probable XI & Top 3 players to check out

Scotland would be one of the teams to check out for in the upcoming tournament, not just because of their inaugural campaign at ICC Women's T20 World Cup, but their sheer dominance in the tournament qualifiers.

Though they were runners-up against a robust Sri Lankan squad, the team indeed got the tag of underdogs and could be a surprise package in the upcoming tournament. With that said, here's the complete team of Scotland, its Probable XI and their top three players to check out. 

Announced Women's Scotland 2024 T20 World Cup Full Squad:

Kathryn Bryce (Captain), Sarah Bryce (Wicketkeeper), Lorna Jack-Brown, Abbi Aitken-Drummond, Abtaha Maqsood, Saskia Horley, Chloe Abel, Priyanaz Chatterji, Megan McColl, Darcey Carter, Ailsa Lister (Wicketkeeper), Hannah Rainey, Rachel Slater, Katherine Fraser, Olivia Bell.

Scotland Probable XI: 

• Saskia Horley
• Megan McColl
• Kathryn Bryce (Captain)
• Sarah Bryce
• Alisa Lister (Wicketkeeper)
• Priyanaz Chatterji
• Lorna Jack-Brown
• Katherine Fraser
• Rachel Slater
• Hannah Rainey
• Abtaha Maqsood

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Top 3 players to check out from Scotland in the 2024 Women's T20 World Cup:

Kathryn Bryce

Kathryn Bryce is a talented all-rounder and the Scotland side captain, known for her forceful hitting and efficient medium-pace bowling. Her leadership and all-round skills will be critical to Scotland's success in the event. A player who holds the captain's role and possesses all of the all-rounder's talents is one to watch out for.

Also, she was named Player of the Tournament in the 2024 Women's T20 World Cup qualifications, when she demonstrated her full potential with both bat and ball. In 55 T20I matches, she scored 1,109 runs at an average of over 25 and took 54 wickets with an outstanding economy rate of 5.99.  

Abtaha Maqsood

Abtaha Maqsood will be one of the players under the cricket fanatics' radar, especially when it comes to spin-friendly conditions offered by the UAE conditions. Maqsood is a spinmeister known for her off-spin bowling and ability to grab vital wickets.

Abtaha's wicket-taking skills, particularly in the middle overs, will be critical to Scotland's success in the competition. In 28 T20I matches, she has 41 wickets at an economy rate of just 5.40.

Katherine Fraser

Katherine Fraser will be the vice-captain of the emerging Scottish women's side in the upcoming Women's T20 World Cup. She is a talented all-rounder recognised for her aggressive batting approach and leg-spin bowling abilities.

Katherine's versatility with both bat and ball makes her a vital player for Scotland. In 43 T20Is, she has 650 runs at an average of over 25 and 53 wickets at an impeccable economy of 5.80.