In their opening fixture of the competition, one of the tournament favorites, the West Indies (WI) cringed at the thought of their 10-wicket defeat inflicted on them by South Africa (SA). Captain Hayley Matthews, who has been among the most dependable players in the team, was not herself in the game, and so were other teammates. Stafanie Taylor did her best, but it was not enough to swing the team forward. The bowling department was also left disappointed.
They will then face Scotland in Dubai on October 6. For the team, it is a ‘do that or die’ as another loss may do away with their chances of advancing to the semifinals. This is even though Kathryn Bryce’s side lost their opening match against Bangladesh, there was fierce resilience shown. In particular, Sarah Bryce made a commendable 49* runs and Saskia Horley took three wickets.
Match Details:
Details: ICC Womens T20 World Cup, 2024
Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
Date and Time: Sun, October 6, 7:30 PM
Head-To-Head Records:
West Indies women will play their first game against Scotland women.
West Indies-W vs Scotland-W Pitch Report:
Batters in the ongoing T20 World Cup have found Nirvana on the surface in Dubai. Despite the possibility of Dew appearing in the second inning, it will still be best to bat first. On the surface, anything over 175 runs can be considered an excellent total.
West Indies-W vs Scotland-W: Predicted Playing XI
West Indies Women:
Hayley Matthews (c), Qiana Joseph, Stafanie Taylor, Deandra Dottin, Shemaine Campbelle (wk), Chinelle Henry, Aaliyah Alleyne, Zaida James, Afy Fletcher, Karishma Ramharack, Shamilia Connell.
Scotland Women:
Saskia Horley, Sarah Bryce (wk), Kathryn Bryce (c), Ailsa Lister, Priyanaz Chatterji, Darcey Carter, Lorna Jack, Katherine Fraser, Rachel Slater, Abtaha Maqsood, and Olivia Bell.
West Indies-W vs Scotland-W: Fantasy Teams Selection
WI-W vs. SCO-W Small League:
1. Hayley Matthews (c)
2. Sarah Bryce (wk)
3. Stafanie Taylor
4. Kathryn Bryce
5. Deandra Dottin
6. Ailsa Lister
7. Chinelle Henry
8. Darcey Carter
9. Afy Fletcher
10. Abtaha Maqsood
11. Shamilia Connell
WI-W vs. SCO-W Big League:
1. Qiana Joseph
2. Saskia Horley
3. Shemaine Campbelle (wk)
4. Priyanaz Chatterji
5. Aaliyah Alleyne
6. Lorna Jack
7. Zaida James
8. Katherine Fraser
9. Karishma Ramharack
10. Rachel Slater
11. Olivia Bell
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