England, the inaugural champions of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, shows signs of promising and robust performance in the upcoming 2024 edition happening in UAE. After their triumphant first tournament season, the English side reached the final three times but couldn't convert it into a trophy win.

As it implies, the team has been one of the strongest sides in the Women's Cricket domain; the side can be one of the strongest contenders for the upcoming edition. That said, here's the announced entire squad of the England Women's side, their probable XI for the tournament and the three players to check out for. 

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

Heather Knight (Captain), Danni Wyatt, Sophia Dunkley, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Alice Capsey, Amy Jones (Wicketkeeper), Sophie Ecclestone, Charlie Dean, Sarah Glenn, Lauren Bell, Maia Bouchier, Linsey Smith, Freya Kemp, Dani Gibson, Bess Heath

England's Probable XI: 

• Maia Bouchier
• Bess Heath
• Alice Capsey
• Nat Sciver-Brunt
• Heather Knight (Captain)
• Amy Jones (Wicketkeeper)
• Freya Kemp
• Alice Capsey
• Sophie Ecclestone
• Linsey Smith
• Sarah Glenn

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

Heather Knight

Heather Knight will be the captain of the upcoming 2024 Women's T20 World Cup, spearheading the Women's English side. Including her leadership assets, her skills as a top-class batter act as a cherry on the top. The England all-rounder has had a successful career, notably helping her team win the ODI Cricket World Cup final 2017.

Knight is a hitter to watch out for in the next event, having scored many runs in all forms and maintaining an excellent consistency. In her 119 matches T20I stint, she has made 2067 runs and scalped 21 wickets.

Sophie Ecclestone

Sophie Ecclestone is one of the players to check out from the squad, especially when it comes to the spin-friendly conditions of UAE. Ecclestone brings a deadly combination of talent, precision, spin, and bounce. She has been an essential part of England's recent success and is a top-ranked bowler in the ICC ODI and T20I rankings.

She is an economical wicket-taker who can strangle opposing batters to submission. She brings a wealth of experience, having previously played for England in the 2018 T20 World Cup final. In 86 T20I matches, she has taken 126 wickets at an economy rate of 5.85. 

Nat Sciver-Brunt

Nat Sciver-Brunt is a reliable right-hand batter and medium pacer. Sciver has competed in several T20I competitions worldwide and has extensive expertise in white-ball cricket. Sciver was a key member of England's Women's Cricket World Cup-winning side in 2017, playing in the middle order.

She has garnered various honours and acclaim for her on-field efforts. Not to forget her crucial contributions to the Mumbai Indians side in the WPL, where she was equally instrumental with the bat and ball. In her T20I stint, she has made 2513 runs and scalped 86 wickets in 122 matches. 

With the second edition of the WPL coming ahead in a few days, there have been intriguing anticipation amongst the fanatics, especially after a successful inaugural edition, thanks to the women’s impeccable display of cricketing calibre. As the sport suggests, the bowlers are the ones that create a significant impact on the team’s game, but in a behind-the-scene mode.

Though there are many exceptional bowlers, their talent, experience, and drive may leave an indelible mark on the game. However, in the shortest format, bowlers play an essential part in determining the result of matches, and certain players stand out as potential game-changers due to their ability to reliably take up wickets. Let us check on the top three bowlers who can scalp the most wickets and earn the Purple Cap of the WPL 2024.

Shreyanka Patil

Shreyanka Patil, a right-arm off-break bowler, has emerged as a genuine potential for India. The 21-year-old ended the Women’s Senior One Day Trophy 2022-23 with the second most wickets. She began playing cricket after watching the Indian Premier League (IPL) and is an avid Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) supporter. She got picked by her hometown arsenal in the inaugural edition and did the trick with her spin-bowling skills.

She has scalped a decent six wickets from seven innings with an economy of 9.84. But, with her recent performances for the Indian cricket team and the Guyana Amazon Warriors in the Women’s Caribbean Premier League, she becomes one of the major players to check out for in the upcoming WPL edition & of course, a strong contender for the Purple Cap.

Marizanne Kapp

Marizanne Kapp is an experienced bowler who has contributed vital to her WPL franchise, Delhi Capitals. The South African right-arm medium bowler has contributed significantly to the franchise cricket teams she has represented. In the event’s last edition, the 34-year-old bowler took nine wickets at an average of 22.89 and had a fantastic economy of 5.72.

She bowls with excellent line and length, making it challenging for batters to play a stroke. Notably, she has perfect control over the run pace, demonstrating her ability to flourish under duress in the competitive WPL environment. She also holds the title for bowling the most maiden overs and dot balls (121 balls) during the first WPL season.

Sophie Ecclestone

Sophie Ecclestone, the current No.1 T20 Bowler, emerged as a pillar for the UP Warriorz Women squad in the inaugural edition, stunning onlookers with her excellent left-arm orthodox spin. Ecclestone grabbed 16 wickets in nine matches, at an outstanding average of 14.69.

Her ability to maintain a tight economy rate of 6.65 emphasized her importance to the squad, helping the UP Warriorz to their winning stints and cementing her position as one of the league’s top spinners.