Bangladesh vs Scotland, Women's T20 World Cup 2024: Probable playing 11s, pitch report, weather forecast and live-streaming details

The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 begins today (October 3, 2024) in Sharjah with a contest between Bangladesh and Scotland. Bangladesh were initially supposed to host the mega event, but due to off-field reasons, the ICC moved the tournament to UAE.

Scotland will make their Women's T20 World Cup debut in this tournament. Kathyrn Bryce will lead the Scottish team, which features talented players like Sarah Bryce, Saskia Horley, Abtaha Maqsood and Megan McCool.

Both Bangladesh and Scotland beat Pakistan in the warm-up round of the Women's T20 World Cup 2024. Before they kick off their respective campaigns in the main round today, here's a short preview for the game.

Bangladesh vs Scotland probable XIs

Bangladesh Women

Dilara Akter, Murshida Khatun, Shathi Rani, Nigar Sultana (c and wk), Sobhana Mostary, Rabeya Khan, Ritu Moni, Shorna Akter, Nahida Akter, Marufa Akter and Jahanara Alam.

Scotland Women

Abbi-Aitken Drummond, Megan McColl, Darcey Carter, Sarah Bryce (wk), Kathyrn Bryce (c), Priyanaz Chaterji, Lorna Jack, Katherine Fraser, Rachel Slater, Chloe Abel and Abtaha Maqsood.

Bangladesh vs Scotland pitch report

Sharjah Cricket Stadium will play host to the tournament opener of the Women's T20 World Cup 2024. Generally, the pitch at this venue helps the slower bowlers. Anything around 130-135 should be a good score on this ground.

Bangladesh vs Scotland weather forecast

A bright sunny day is expected in Sharjah. The temperature will stay around 36 degrees Celsius in the afternoon for this game. There is 0% chance of rain, and humidity will be around 52%.

Bangladesh vs Scotland Women's T20 World Cup 2024 live-streaming details

India: Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD (TV) and Disney+ Hotstar (Live-streaming)

UAE and MENA countries: STARZONE and CricLife Women

UK and Ireland: Sky Sports and SkyGO

Australia: Amazon Prime Video

New Zealand: Sky Sport NZ

Pakistan: PTV, Ten Sports (TV), Myko, Tamasha and Shoq (Live-streaming)

Bangladesh: Nagorik TV (TV) and Toffee App (Live-streaming)

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Edited by Rachel Syiemlieh