Both Scotland and Sri Lanka opened their warm-up campaigns with winning performances as they gear up for the 2024 Women’s Twenty20 (T20) World Cup, set for early next month. The two sides will clash in match 6 of the ongoing warm-up series at The Sevens Stadium, Dubai, on the 30th of September 2024, at 7:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Scotland clinched victory in their first warm-up game, courtesy of a stellar bowling performance that restricted Pakistan to 132/9. Kathryn Bryce was the standout bowler, taking three wickets, while Olivia Bell and Abtaha Maqsood each added two. In response, Scotland’s opening pair of Sarah Bryce and Saskia Horley put Scotland in the driver’s seat, if not already, with Saskia contributing 48 runs. Sarah Bryce finished strong, scoring an unbeaten 60 off 52 balls, leading Scotland to a famous win, supported by Kathryn Bryce (18).
Scotland has made a strong start, handing Pakistan a heavy defeat ahead of their maiden World Cup campaign, where they are placed in Group B alongside England, West Indies, South Africa, and Bangladesh. With 5 wins from 8 T20Is this season and early momentum on their side, expectations are high for their success in the World Cup league games.
Sri Lanka, in their first warm-up game, had Harshitha Madhavi provide a good platform, scoring 29 (27). Middle-order batters Hasini Perera and Nilakshika de Silva built on this with scores of 43 (39) and 30 (23), respectively, posting a competitive total of 143/7. Inoshi Fernando’s two early wickets set the game in Sri Lanka’s favor, and Sugandika Kumari, along with other bowlers, went through the batting lineup, restricting Bangladesh to 110/9 and registering a commanding 33-run win.
An expected win in their first warm-up match, on the back of what has been a successful T20I season with 13 wins from 16 games, has bolstered Sri Lanka’s hopes for their best-ever World Cup campaign, aiming to overcome their league stage jinx. However, placed in Group A alongside Australia, India, New Zealand, and Pakistan, the competition will be stiff.
Scotland has faced Sri Lanka in three T20Is—two this year and one in 2022—losing all games. Building on their current momentum, a win against Sri Lanka in this match would set the stage for historic moments at the World Cup. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka will be keen to extend their winning streak and maintain their strong form.
Where to watch Scotland vs Sri Lanka: Warm-up Match?
Cricket fans can follow live scores on the ICC match portal for real-time updates while we await confirmation on the broadcast and telecast details for the Scotland vs. Sri Lanka face-off, match no. 6 of the warm-up series, scheduled for 7:30 PM IST.
Squads:
Scotland – Kathryn Bryce (C), Sarah Bryce (VC), Lorna Jack-Brown, Abbi Aitken-Drummond, Abtaha Maqsood, Saskia Horley, Chloe Abel, Priyanaz Chatterji, Megan McColl, Darcey Carter, Ailsa Lister, Hannah Rainey, Rachel Slater, Katherine Fraser, Olivia Bell
Sri Lanka – Chamari Athapaththu (C), Anushka Sanjeewani, Harshitha Madhavi, Nilakshika de Silva, Inoka Ranaweera, Hasini Perera, Kavisha Dilhari, Sachini Nisansala, Vishmi Gunaratne, Udeshika Prabodhani, Achini Kulasuriya, Sugandika Kumari, Inoshi Priyadharshani, Shashini Gimhani, Ama Kanchana
Schedule: Warm-up Matches
Scotland’s Warm-up Schedule –
Match 1: September 28, The Sevens Stadium, Dubai, v Pakistan (7:30 PM IST) – Won by 8 wickets
Match 2: September 30, The Sevens Stadium, Dubai, v Sri Lanka (7:30 PM IST)
Sri Lanka’s Warm-up Schedule –
Match 1: September 28, ICC Academy Ground, Dubai, v Bangladesh (7:30 PM IST) – Won by 33 runs
Match 2: September 30, The Sevens Stadium, Dubai, v Scotland (7:30 PM IST)
Broadcast and live streaming details:
While we await confirmation on broadcast and telecast details, live scores can be accessed via the ICC match portal for real-time updates.