As the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup approaches the conclusion of the league stage, Bangladesh enters their final group match with a win and two losses, while South Africa has registered two wins and one loss. The two teams will clash at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, on the 12th of October 2024, at 7:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST). Fantasy XI fans confused about player selections? We’ve sorted the best options based on statistics and form—let us help you!
Fantasy Playing XI:
Nigar Sultana Joty, Laura Wolvaardt, Tazmin Brits, Anneke Bosch, Chloé Tryon, Marizanne Kapp, Nadine de Klerk, Fahima Khatun, Nahida Akter, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Rabeya Khan
Keeper-batter:
Nigar Sultana Joty
The 27-year-old top-order batter has accumulated 2016 runs from 96 T20I innings at an average of 26.88, with 8 fifties and a century to her name, her highest score reads an unbeaten 113. Nigar has had a notable run this year, amassing 403 runs from 14 innings at an average of 36.63, with the highest score of 63*. In this World Cup campaign, she recorded scores of 30* and 18 in the warmup games, followed by 18, 15, and 39 in the league games. Given her form, she is a reliable pick for your Fantasy XI.
Batters:
Laura Wolvaardt
The 25-year-old opening batter has amassed 1906 runs from 69 T20I innings at an average of 36.65 and a strike rate of 115.51, with 12 fifties and a century, registered the highest of 102. Laura has had a dominant year, scoring 544 runs from 14 T20Is at an average of 45.33 and a strike rate of 129.90. Continuing her fine form, she registered scores of 33 and 29 in the warmup games, followed by 59*, 42, and 40 in the league games. She’ll want to add another big score to her tally, making her a must-pick in your Fantasy XI.
Tazmin Brits
The 33-year-old top-order batter has posted 1498 runs from 57 T20I innings at an average of 32.56 and a strike rate of 106.24, with 13 fifties and the highest score of 81. Averaging 38.33, Brits has accumulated 460 runs from 15 T20Is this year. Although she departed for a duck in the first warmup game, she scored 22 in the next, and her league game scores read 57*, 13, and 43. Looking to extend this purple patch, she is a solid pick for your Fantasy XI.
Anneke Bosch
The 31-year-old batting all-rounder has added 784 runs from 35 T20I outings at an average of 26.13 and a strike rate of 107.25, with the highest score of 67, while also taking 8 wickets at an economy rate of 7.36. Bosch has had a decent year so far, contributing 279 runs from 12 T20Is, averaging 25.36 with a strike rate of 122.50. Though she departed for 5 and 3 in the warmup games, she managed starts of 18 and 11 in the league games. She’ll look to build on these scores and could be a dependable pick for your Fantasy XI.
All-rounders:
Chloe Tryon
The 30-year-old all-rounder has tallied 1194 runs from 84 T20I outings, with a strike rate of 135.83 and the highest score of 57*. With the ball, she has struck 38 wickets from 71 innings, maintaining an economy rate of 6.76 and best figures of 4/15. While Chloe hasn’t added many runs recently, she returned amongst the wickets in her recent outing with figures of 2/22. As a seasoned spinner, she could be vital for her team’s success and contribute valuable cameos, making her a must-have pick for your Fantasy XI.
Marizanne Kapp
The 34-year-old all-rounder has amassed 1601 runs from 92 T20I innings, with the highest score of 75 and a strike rate of 105.32. With the ball, she has picked up 86 wickets from 96 outings, including best figures of 4/6, maintaining an impressive economy rate of 5.55. Marizanne has once again starred for South Africa in a crucial campaign, registering scores of 26 and 43 in the World Cup league games, while returning figures of 2/14, 1/17, and 0/12. A proven big-match player, she is an essential pick for your Fantasy XI.
Nadine de Klerk
The 24-year-old all-rounder has added 528 runs from 42 T20I innings at an average of 26.40 and a strike rate of 103.73. With the ball, she has taken 45 wickets from 48 outings, with best figures of 3/7 and an economy rate of 7.26. In her last two T20Is, Nadine returned amongst the wickets, producing figures of 1/23 and 2/15. She’ll look to capitalize on this recent success and can also be handy with the bat, making her a valuable pick for your Fantasy XI.
Fahima Khatun
The 31-year-old leg-spinner has claimed 52 wickets from 81 T20I outings, with best figures of 4/8 and an impressive economy rate of 5.75, while also contributing 402 runs from 61 innings. On her return to the senior national team for the first time since earlier this year, she delivered figures of 2/32 in the warmup game, followed by 1/21, 2/18, and 0/18 in the league games. Though she hasn’t been required much with the bat yet, her all-round abilities make her a strong contender for your Fantasy XI.
Bowlers:
Nahida Akter
The 24-year-old left-arm off-spinner has taken 103 wickets from 89 T20I outings at an average of 16.85, with an economy rate of 5.76 and best figures of 5/8. Despite a dip in form, she has scalped 17 wickets from 15 T20Is at an economy rate of 6.73. Nahida bagged a couple of wickets in the warmup games, and in the league stages of the 2024 World Cup, she returned figures of 1/19, 2/23, and 1/22. She will be a rewarding pick for your Fantasy XI.
Nonkululeko Mlaba
The 24-year-old left-arm off-spinner has picked up 46 wickets from 53 T20I innings, with best figures of 4/29 and an economy rate of 6.23. She had a quiet lead-up to the World Cup, taking 5 wickets in 8 T20Is. However, in the World Cup, Mlaba has stepped up her efforts, leading the wickets tally with impressive bowling returns of 4/29, 1/22, and 3/12. She’ll look to build on this form, making her a certain pick for your Fantasy XI.
Rabeya Khan
The 19-year-old leg-spinner has secured 33 wickets from 30 T20I innings, with best figures of 4/8, averaging 16.21 and maintaining an impressive economy rate of 5.20. Rabeya has had a strong run this year, taking 16 wickets from 14 T20Is with an economy rate of 5.95. In this World Cup campaign, she registered figures of 1/21 and 2/29 in the warmup games, and continued her momentum in the league games with returns of 1/20, 1/15, and 0/26. Her consistent wicket-taking ability makes her a solid pick for your Fantasy XI.
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