BAN-W vs SCO-W Match Preview

It's the first game of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024, and Bangladesh Women will be looking for their first points against Scotland Women. Bangladesh Women have improved significantly, giving the team confidence. Following recent failures, Scotland Women will look to put on their best performance in this game. The conditions are ideal for Bangladeshi women in Sharjah. They have a powerful spin attack that will take advantage of the situation. Scotland Women have had trouble on spinning tracks and will need a valiant effort to win this competition. It shall be interesting to see if they can deliver results in this game. 

BAN-W vs SCO-W Match Details

Bangladesh-W vs Scotland-W – 1st Match, Women's World Cup 2024

Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah

Date & Time: 03rd October 2024 at 03:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

BAN-W vs SCO-W Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	137
Avg 2nd inn score	129
Win% batting 1st	57
Win% batting 2nd	43

BAN-W vs SCO-W Pitch Report

The pitch is small, and the outfield is extremely fast. There isn't much for bowlers to work with, and both quick bowlers and spinners have struggled on this track.

BAN-W vs SCO-W Weather Report

It is going to be a warm evening, and we expect a batting-friendly wicket where fast bowlers will struggle. 

BAN-W vs SCO-W Last Five Matches

SCO-W ( Scotland-W )	L W W W W
BAN-W ( Bangladesh-W )	W L L W W

BAN-W vs SCO-W Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	BAN-W Won	SCO-W Won	Tie	NR
Overall	2	2	0	0	0
Last 5	2	2	0	0	0

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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BAN-W vs SCO-W Probable Playing XIs:

Scotland-W Probable Playing XIs

Kathryn Bryce (c), Megan McColl, Sarah Bryce (wk), Saskia Horley, Ailsa Lister, Priyanaz Chatterji, Lorna Jack, Katherine Fraser, Rachel Slater, Abtaha Maqsood, Olivia Bell

Bangladesh-W Probable Playing XIs

Nigar Sultana (c & wk), Dilara Akter, Murshida Khatun, Shorna Akter, Fahima Khatun, Rabeya Khan, Sobhana Mostary, Nahida Akter, Sultana Khatun, Marufa Akter, Ritu Moni

Topmost Picks for BAN-W vs SCO-W Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Bangladesh-W

• Nigar Sultana – She will captain the team and be important to the middle-order exploits with the bat. She has a lot of experience and averages 24 in WT20I cricket. She has hit four centuries in this format.
• Marufa Akter – She bowls with good pace and accuracy and recently took a couple of key wickets in Bangladesh Women's victory over Pakistan Women.

Top Picks – Scotland-W

• Kathryn Bryce –  She has the chance to lead from the front with the bat and as her team's wicketkeeper. Her fine tactical acumen will be on display.
• Rachel Slater – Having an in-form wrist spinner is a crucial aspect of any WT20I team's campaign. 

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for BAN-W vs SCO-W Dream11 Team:

Nigar Sultana, Sarah Bryce, Murshida Khatun, Lorna Jack, Saskia Horley(VC), Kathryn Bryce, Ritu Moni(C), Nahida Akter, Rabeya Khan, Rachel Slater, Abtaha Maqsood

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for BAN-W vs SCO-W Dream11 Team:

Nigar Sultana, Sarah Bryce, Murshida Khatun, Saskia Horley, Kathryn Bryce(C), Ritu Moni, Priyanaz Chatterji, Nahida Akter(VC), Rabeya Khan, Rachel Slater, Abtaha Maqsood

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Kathryn Bryce, Ritu Moni

Vice-captain – Nahida Akter, Saskia Horley

Wicketkeeper – Nigar Sultana

BAN-W vs SCO-W Probable Winners:

Scotland's women's batters are in poor form. They have struggled on slower wickets where the ball remains lower than they are accustomed to. The top order must perform well in this game for the team to win. Bangladesh has a powerful spin attack, and its batters handle these conditions well, making them favorites. Considering the team combination, Bangladesh-W is expected to win this match.