In the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup, while Bangladesh won their season opener, they lost their subsequent game, whereas the West Indies rebounded from a defeat to register a win in their second game. The two teams are now slated to square off at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah, on the 10th of October 2024, at 7:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Bangladesh had a winning start to their campaign, defending their total of 119 by 16 runs against Scotland. While they did well against England, restricting them to 118/7, they fell short in reply by 21 runs. The West Indies, on the other hand, were reduced to 118/6 against South Africa and failed to take any wickets. However, they registered a 6-wicket win over Scotland, chasing down 99, in their 2nd game.
Squads:
Bangladesh women’s cricket team
Nigar Sultana Joty (C), Nahida Akter, Murshida Khatun, Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Sobhana Mostary, Rabeya Khan, Sultana Khatun, Fahima Khatun, Marufa Akter, Jahanara Alam, Dilara Akter, Taj Nehar, Shathi Rani, Disha Biswas
West Indies women’s cricket team
Hayley Matthews (C), Shemaine Campbelle, Aaliyah Alleyne, Shamilia Connell, Deandra Dottin, Ashmini Munisar, Afy Fletcher, Stafanie Taylor, Chinelle Henry, Chedean Nation, Qiana Joseph, Zaida James, Karishma Ramharack, Mandy Mangru, Nerissa Crafton
Players to watch out:
Shorna Akter
The 17-year-old all-rounder from 23 T20I outings has accumulated 255 runs, and from 19 bowling innings, she has taken 13 wickets, with best figures of 31 and 5/28. Shorna registered scores of 8 and 28* in the warm-up games, alongside bowling figures of 2/19 and 2/16. However, she has had a quiet run in the league games, returning figures of 0/10 (1) and 0/9 (1), and departing for scores of 5 and 2. She should be backed to find her form.
Rabeya Khan
The 19-year-old leg-spinner, averaging 15.42 and maintaining an economy rate of 5.09, has taken 33 wickets from 29 T20I matches, with the best of 4/8, and has also been handy with the bat. Rabeya produced figures of 1/21 and 2/29 in the warm-up games and carried the momentum into the league matches with figures of 1/20 and 1/15. She has shown notable growth and established herself as a reliable bowler, someone to bank upon for breakthroughs.
Deandra Dottin
The 33-year-old all-rounder in T20Is, from 127 outings has amassed 2738 runs, at an average of 25.83, and from 67 innings has claimed 62 wickets, at an economy rate of 6.42, registering bests of 112* and 5/5. Following departing for a duck in a warm-up game, in the league games she managed scores of 13 (11, 3×4) and 28* (15), while not having a bowl yet. She can be counted to deliver with both bat and ball.
Chinelle Henry
The 29-year-old all-rounder has accumulated 421 runs from 49 T20I outings, with the highest score of 34, and has picked up 19 wickets from 38 innings at an economy rate of 6.76. Chinelle top-scored with an unbeaten 59 in the first warm-up match and also returned bowling figures of 1/11. In her most recent outing, she contributed with 18* runs and recorded figures of 1/10. She can be relied upon for the goods.
Pitch:
The center wicket at Sharjah Cricket Stadium poses challenges for batters due to its spin-friendly nature, leading to an average score in the 120s. Batters will need to apply themselves thoroughly to succeed on this low-scoring wicket.
Weather:
With clear skies and a low chance of rain, the conditions are pleasant for cricket in Sharjah. The temperature is forecasted to hover around 32°C, with moderate winds and humidity at 55%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Nigar Sultana Joty, Murshida Khatun, Stafanie Taylor, Qiana Joseph, Hayley Matthews, Deandra Dottin, Chinelle Henry, Fahima Khatun, Nahida Akter, Afy Fletcher, Karishma Ramharack
Match details:
Date – October 10, 2024
Time – 7:30 PM IST
Venue – Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
Broadcast – In India, the game will be telecasted by the Star Sports Network and will be available for live streaming on Disney+ Hotstar.
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