Scotland and Sri Lanka will lock horns in the final of the 2024 International Cricket Council (ICC) Women’s Twenty20 (T20) World Cup Global Qualifier at the Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi. The game commences at 9:00 PM Indian Standard Time (IST) on the 7th of May, 2024.
Squads:
Scotland – Kathryn Bryce (C), Chloe Abel, Sarah Bryce, Darcey Carter, Priyanaz Chatterji, Katherine Fraser, Saskia Horley, Lorna Jack, Ailsa Lister, Abtaha Maqsood, Megan McColl, Hannah Rainey, Nayma Sheikh, Rachel Slater, Ellen Watson
Sri Lanka – Chamari Athapaththu (C), Vishmi Gunaratne, Nilakshi de Silva, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Kavisha Dilhari, Hasini Perera, Anushka Sanjeewani, Udeshika Prabodhani, Inoka Ranaweera, Achini Kulasuriya, Hansima Karunaratne, Kawya Kavindi, Inoshi Fernando, Sugandika Kumari, Sashini Gimhani
Players to watch out:
Sarah Bryce
The 24-year-old keeper-batter, from 53 T20Is, has amassed 1207 runs, including the highest score of 67, averaging 29.43 and striking at 108.64. Sarah has had a quiet tournament thus far, departing cheaply with scores of 16, 8, 4, and 13. However, she is amongst the best batters on the team and can be relied upon to notch up a big score in the final.
Kathryn Bryce
The 26-year-old all-rounder, from 45 T20I appearances, has racked up 1197 runs and scalped 46 wickets, registering bests of 73* and 4/8. Though Kathryn departed for a duck in the opener, she followed up with scores of 22, 57*, 63*, and 35*, while also bagging 9 wickets, with two 4-fers coming in the previous 3 innings. She can be banked upon for the goods.
Harshitha Samarawickrama
The 25-year-old top-order batter has accumulated 1087 runs from 51 T20I innings, averaging 27.87 and recording the best of 81. Harshitha wasn’t in the starting XI in this competition, and though in her first outing she departed for 7, her subsequent scores read 23 and 24 from her previous outings. It’ll be hoped she capitalizes on the recent starts.
Sugandika Kumari
The 32-year-old left-arm off-spinner, in 72 T20I innings has picked up 53 wickets, including the best of 3/17, maintaining an economy rate of 6.08. Sugandika has been in notable form lately, and continuing on the momentum, she has returned figures of 0/11 (3), 2/27 (4), 0/26 (4), and 1/21 (4) in the competition. The team will count on her for breakthroughs.
Pitch:
The center wicket at Zayed Cricket Stadium poses a challenge for batters, offering substantial support to the bowlers, especially the spinners. To post a match-winning total in the 150s, the batters will need to demonstrate adaptability to excel on this wicket.
Weather:
The conditions are ideal for a game of cricket at Zayed Cricket Stadium with clear skies and a minimal chance of rain. The temperature is expected to hover around 33°C, with light winds and humidity of 31%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Sarah Bryce, Ailsa Lister, Saskia Horley, Vishmi Gunaratne, Kathryn Bryce, Chamari Athapaththu, Kavisha Dilhari, Abtaha Maqsood, Inoshi Fernando, Rachel Slater, Udeshika Prabodhani
Match details:
Date – May 07, 2024
Time – 9:00 PM IST
Venue – Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on FanCode and ICC TV.