Unbeaten England will take on the West Indies, who rebounded from their season opener loss with back-to-back wins, in match no. 20 of the 2024 T20 World Cup, with a semifinal spot still up for grabs. The match will take place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, on the 15th 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
Amy Jones, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Maia Bouchier, Sophia Dunkley, Hayley Matthews, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Deandra Dottin, Dani Gibson, Sophie Ecclestone, Afy Fletcher, Charlie Dean
Keeper-batter:
Amy Jones
The 31-year-old middle-order batter, from 89 T20I innings, has accumulated 1,527 runs at an average of 21.20 and a strike rate of 121.67, with five fifties to her name and the highest score of 89. Amy has been a dependable contributor in the middle order in recent years, often stepping up with crucial cameos. This year, she has accumulated 147 runs from 11 T20Is at a strike rate of 117.60. Though she hasn’t had much game time in this World Cup so far, her ability to score runs lower down the order makes her a valuable pick.
Batters:
Danni Wyatt-Hodge
The 33-year-old top-order batter, from 142 T20I innings, has amassed 2,963 runs at a strike rate of 127.82, with 16 fifties and two centuries, has registered the highest of 124, while also taking 46 wickets from 45 innings, maintaining an impressive economy rate of 5.65. Dani has been in excellent form this year, accumulating 361 runs from 12 T20Is, averaging 32.81 and striking at 132.23. In the 2024 World Cup, she has continued her strong run with scores of 41, 43, and an unbeaten 51* in the league games, following a solid 35 in the warm-up matches. Given her form, she is a must-pick for any XI.
Maia Bouchier
The 25-year-old top-order batter, averaging 25.24, has posted 641 runs from 31 T20I innings at a strike rate of 122.76, with three fifties and the highest score of 91. Maia has had an impressive year, showcasing her consistency on the international stage with 426 runs from 15 T20Is, averaging 32.76 and striking at 124.56. In the 2024 World Cup, she registered scores of 17 and 12 in the warm-up games, followed by 23 in the first league game, and then converting her start into a fine unbeaten 62 in her most recent outing. Reliable with the bat, Maia is a solid pick for any lineup.
Sophia Dunkley
The 26-year-old top-order batter, from 46 T20I innings, has scored 862 runs at a strike rate of 117.59, with the highest score of 61*. Although Sophia hasn’t had many chances with the T20I team this year, she impressed in a domestic competition, accumulating 265 runs from 9 T20 games, averaging 29.44 and striking at 123.83. In the ongoing World Cup, she didn’t feature in the warm-up games and the first couple of league matches but returned in the previous game, although she wasn’t required to bat. Eager to prove her mettle, Sophia remains a good pick.
All-rounders:
Hayley Matthews
The 26-year-old all-rounder, from 99 T20I outings, has tallied 2,391 runs at an average of 25.43 and a strike rate of 112.57, while from 92 bowling innings, she has claimed 101 wickets at an economy rate of 5.84, with bests of 132 and 4/10. Hayley had an outstanding 2023, tallying 700 runs from just 14 innings, and carried this form into 2024, though her World Cup campaign has been a bit inconsistent. She has posted scores of 10, 8, and 42 while also claiming two wickets so far. She’ll look to build on this start, making her a certain pick for any lineup.
Nat Sciver-Brunt
The 32-year-old all-rounder, in 120 T20I outings, has accumulated 2,563 runs at an average of 27.26 and a strike rate of 117.62, while also picking up 88 wickets from 111 innings at an economy rate of 6.51, with bests of 82 and 4/15. Nat has had an impressive year so far, scoring 240 runs from 11 T20Is at a career-best strike rate of 142.01. In the ongoing World Cup, though she departed for 2 in the season opener, she bounced back with a crucial 48* and returned figures of 1/20, 0/34, and 1/20. Given her form and experience, she is undoubtedly a must-have in any lineup.
Deandra Dottin
The 33-year-old all-rounder, in 128 T20I outings, has amassed 2,757 runs at an average of 26.00 and struck 62 wickets from 67 innings at an economy rate of 6.42, with bests of 112* and 5/5. Deandra reversed her international retirement a few days out from the World Cup, showing promising form in a recent T20 competition with scores of 28, 20, and 53. In the World Cup, although she started with a duck in a warm-up game and managed just 13 runs in the first league game, she followed it up with scores of 28* and 19*. Looking to extend this positive run, Dottin stands as a key pick.
Dani Gibson
The 23-year-old bowling all-rounder, from 18 T20I outings, has taken 10 wickets, including the best of 2/22, maintaining an economy rate of 7.36, while contributing 140 runs from 14 innings at a strike rate of 126.12. Dani had a decent year in T20I cricket, and during The Hundred, she added 111 runs from 7 outings at an impressive strike rate of 135.36, while also taking 8 wickets from 10 matches with an economy rate of 8.59. Though she hasn’t been required much with either the bat or ball in this campaign, she’s capable of turning games, making her a rewarding pick.
Bowlers:
Sophie Ecclestone
The 25-year-old left-arm off-spinner has been a standout performer, averaging 14.58 and maintaining an economy rate of 5.79, with 130 wickets from 88 T20I outings, including the best of 4/18, and has scored 260 runs from 36 innings at a strike rate of 128.71. Sophie has continued her consistent form this year, taking 21 wickets from 13 T20Is, maintaining an impressive economy rate of 5.43. In the World Cup league games, she returned economical figures of 0/21 (4) and followed up with 2/15 and 2/13. Her impressive performances make her an essential pick for any XI.
Afy Fletcher
The 37-year-old leg-spinner, from 82 T20I outings, has claimed 78 wickets, with the best of 5/13, maintaining an economy rate of 6.00. Afy has had a stellar year with the ball for the West Indies, claiming 21 wickets from 11 T20Is, averaging 11.47, and maintaining an economy rate of 5.97. She has carried this form into the World Cup, delivering figures of 2/36 in a warm-up game and following up with 0/24, 3/22, and 2/25 in the league matches. Her consistent performances make her a crucial pick for the team.
Charlie Dean
The 23-year-old bowling all-rounder, from 31 T20I outings, has secured 40 wickets, including the best of 4/19, with an economy rate of 6.76, while adding 130 runs from 11 innings at a strike rate of 112.06. This year, Charlie has been impressive, picking up 19 wickets from 15 T20Is, maintaining an economy rate of 6.96. Carrying this form into the World Cup, her bowling returns in the warm-up games were 1/16 and 1/16, followed by figures of 2/22, 1/25, and 1/26 in the league games. She is undoubtedly a must-have pick.
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