The first match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 will see Bangladesh Women (BD-W) squaring off against Scotland Women (SCO-W) at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah on Thursday, October 3. Ahead of the exciting match, let's take a look at our BD-W vs SCO-W Dream11 Prediction, playing 11s, fantasy cricket tips, best player picks, and pitch report.
Bangladesh Women have won one of their two warm-up matches. They won their last warm-up match against Pakistan Women by 23 runs.
Scotland Women have won one of their two warm-up matches. They won their first warm-up match against Pakistan Women by eight wickets.
These two teams have played a total of five head-to-head matches, and Bangladesh Women have won all of them.
BD-W vs SCO-W Match Details
The first match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 will be played on October 3 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah. The game is set to take place at 3:30 PM IST.
The live score & commentary of the game can be followed in the Sportskeeda Live Score section.
BD-W vs SCO-W, 1st match
Date and Time: October 3, 2024, 3:30 PM IST
Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
Pitch Report
The pitch at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah is good for bowlers. The wicket tends to get slower in the second innings, so the team winning the toss should look to bat first.
Spinners are crucial in second innings. The last women's T20I match at this pitch was played between Pakistan Women and New Zealand Women. A total of 182 runs were scored at a loss of 11 wickets.
BD-W vs SCO-W Form Guide
BD-W - W L
SCO-W - L W
BD-W vs SCO-W Probable Playing XI
BD-W Playing XI
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Murshida Khatun, Dilara Akter, Sobhana Mostary, Nigar Sultana (c & wk), Taj Nehar, Fahima Khatun, Ritu Moni, Marufa Akter, Shorna Akter, Nahida Akter, Rabeya Khan
SCO-W Playing XI
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Saskia Horley, Sarah Bryce (wk), Priyanaz Chatterji, Kathryn Bryce (c), Megan McColl, Ailsa Lister, Darcey Carter, Katherine Fraser, Abtaha Maqsood, Rachel Slater, Olivia Bell
BD-W vs SCO-W Dream11 Match Top Picks
Wicket-keeper
Nigar Sultana
Nigar Sultana is no doubt the best wicket-keeper pick for today's match. She will bat in the top order and can make the best use of powerplay overs. Sarah Bryce is another good wicket-keeper who will bat in the top order.
Batters
Murshida Khatun
Saskia Horley and Murshida Khatun are the two best batsmen picks for today's Dream11 team. Horley will bat in the top order.
Lorna Jack is another good batter pick for today's match.
All-rounders
Kathryn Bryce
Ritu Moni and Kathyrn Bryce are the best all-rounder picks for this Dream11 team. Bryce will bat in the top order and complete her quota of overs.
Shorna Akter is another good all-rounder for today's match. She will bat in the middle order and complete her quota of overs.
Bowlers
Nahida Akter
The top bowler picks for today's Dream11 team are Rachel Slater and Nahida Akter. Slater will complete her quota of overs, including some in the death.
Rabeya Khan is another good bowler for today's match.
BD-W vs SCO-W match captain and vice-captain choices
Kathryn Bryce
Kathryn Bryce is in top notch form. She will bat in the top order and complete her quota of overs.
Ritu Moni
Ritu Moni is the most crucial pick from the Bangladesh Women squad as she will bat in the upper-middle order and complete her quota of overs. She looked in decent form in the recent warm-up matches.
5 Must-Picks for BD-W vs SCO-W, 1st match
1) Ritu Moni
2) Kathryn Bryce
3) Shorna Akter
4) Nahida Akter
5) Rachel Slater
Bangladesh Women vs Scotland Women Match Expert Tips
As the pitch is expected to be well balanced, it is advisable to make a team keeping that in mind. Making an all-rounder or bowler the captain or vice-captain is the best way to gain maximum points and win grand leagues in today's match.
Bangladesh Women vs Scotland Women Dream11 Prediction Today, Head-to-head
Wicket-keeper: N Sultana, S Bryce
Batters: M Khatun, S Horley
All-rounders: R Moni, K Bryce, P Chatterji, S Akter
Bowlers: N Akter, R Slater, R Khan
Bangladesh Women vs Scotland Women Dream11 Prediction Today, Grand League
Wicket-keeper: N Sultana, S Bryce
Batters: S Horley
All-rounders: R Moni, K Bryce, S Akter
Bowlers: N Akter, R Slater, R Khan, O Bell, A Maqsood
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