The 2026 Scotland Women’s T20I Tri-Series at The Grange Club has provided an ideal platform for teams to iron out their strategies, and Scotland couldn’t have asked for a better start.
The hosts look incredibly confident, sitting comfortably at the top of the standings after securing two comprehensive victories in their opening matches. On the flip side, Bangladesh will feel they underperformed in their tournament opener against the very same opponents, where their batting lineup failed to shift gears effectively, leaving them to play catch-up right from the start of the competition.
Squads:
Scotland Women’s Cricket Team
Kathryn Bryce (C), Chloe Abel, Olivia Bell, Sarah Bryce, Darcey Carter, Priyanaz Chatterji, Gabriella Fontenla, Katherine Fraser, Kirstie Gordon, Ailsa Lister, Maisie Maceira, Abtaha Maqsood, Megan McColl, Rachel Slater, Pippa Sproul
Bangladesh Women’s Cricket Team
Nigar Sultana Joty (C), Nahida Akter (VC), Sharmin Akter Supta, Sobhana Mostary, Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Rabeya Khan, Fahima Khatun, Fariha Islam Trisna, Marufa Akter, Shanjida Akther Maghla, Sultana Khatun, Dilara Akter, Juairiya Ferdous, Taj Nehar
Players to watch out:
Katherine Fraser
Katherine Fraser has been in superb form for Scotland Women during this tri-series, leading the tournament run-scoring charts. Across her two match appearances, she has compiled 84 runs while being dismissed only once, giving her a stellar batting average of 84.00. She has shown great poise at the crease, facing 71 deliveries to register a strike rate of 118.30, a tally that includes an unbeaten top score of 56 and 13 boundary hits.
Shorna Akter
Representing Bangladesh Women, Shorna Akter has made a single appearance in the series so far, contributing quickly with the bat in the middle order. She managed to score 22 runs from 15 balls in her lone innings before being dismissed, finishing with a matching average of 22.00. She injected a nice bit of urgency into the game, maintaining a crisp strike rate of 146.66 while clearing the boundary rope for one four and a six.
Kirstie Gordon
Kirstie Gordon has been the standout performer with the ball for Scotland Women this series, making a massive impact in her two outings. She currently sits with 4 wickets to her name after sending down a total of 8 overs. She has kept opposing batters under a tight leash by conceding just 48 runs, which gives her a highly efficient economy rate of 6.00 and an excellent bowling average of 12.00, highlighted by her best match figures of 3 wickets for 27 runs.
Ritu Moni
All-rounder Ritu Moni had a busy outing in her single appearance for Bangladesh, making contributions across both departments. Though she didn’t get a chance to show what she could do with the bat, she worked hard with the ball, delivering a full quota of 4 overs. She managed to break through and claim 1 wicket while conceding 34 runs, wrapping up her spell with an economy rate of 8.50 and a bowling strike rate of 24.00.
Pitch:
The pitch at the Grange Cricket Club Ground at Raeburn Place is traditionally a favorable track for batting, displaying an average first-innings score of 166 in T20 Internationals. Because it offers a reliable, true bounce and is paired with a relatively quick outfield, batters can generally trust the surface and play their strokes freely.
Weather:
Expect light rain conditions with a 45% chance of precipitation during the day. High temperatures will be 18°C with lows dropping to 13°C, alongside a 10-mph wind blowing from the south.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Kathryn Bryce, Sarah Bryce, Darcey Carter, Katherine Fraser, Kirstie Gordon, Abtaha Maqsood, Nigar Sultana Joty, Nahida Akter, Sharmin Akter Supta, Fahima Khatun, Sultana Khatun
Match Details:
Date – June 01, 2026
Time – 5:30 PM IST
Venue – Grange Cricket Club Ground, Raeburn Place, Edinburgh
Broadcast – T.B.C.
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