The stage is set for an exciting clash in Match 8 of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup as Scotland takes on the West Indies. With both teams seeking redemption after losses in their previous matches, the stakes are high. Beyond the team dynamics, several players on both sides are on the cusp of personal milestones.
West Indies captain Hayley Matthews is set to make history as she stands just one wicket away from a remarkable achievement—joining Anisa Mohammed as the second West Indian player to claim 100 wickets in T20 Internationals. This milestone is even more special as it will also mark Matthews’ 200th wicket in international cricket, including her 100 ODI scalps.
Another West Indies star, Deandra Dottin, is on the verge of a significant personal landmark. With 6,437 international runs to her name, she is just 63 runs away from crossing the 6,500-run milestone across formats. Her 38-ball century against South Africa, the fastest ever in women’s T20Is, remains a standout moment in the sport’s history.
Veteran all-rounder Stafanie Taylor, who has been a cornerstone of West Indies cricket for years, is also nearing a major milestone. With 98 T20I wickets from 122 matches, Taylor is just two wickets shy of joining Mohammed in the 100-wicket club. Her recent 44*-run knock off 41 balls against South Africa was a reminder of her capability with the bat, and now she has the chance to shine with the ball as well.
On the Scottish side, the talented Bryce sisters are also chasing individual records. Kathryn Bryce, who made history by captaining Scotland in their first-ever T20 World Cup appearance, is on the brink of another milestone. She needs just three more wickets to reach the 50-wicket mark in T20Is, becoming only the second Scottish bowler to achieve this feat after Abtaha Maqsood.
Her younger sister, Sarah Bryce, is equally close to a personal achievement. Already Scotland’s leading run-scorer in T20Is with 1,256 runs, Sarah is just 73 runs away from reaching 1,500 international runs across formats. This would be a significant milestone for the wicketkeeper-batter, who has consistently been a key performer for her team.
This match will also be a historic first, as Scotland and West Indies have never faced each other in a T20I before. The Dubai International Cricket Stadium will provide the perfect setting for this encounter. The match is scheduled for October 6, with the first ball set to be bowled at 7:30 PM IST.