Match 29: Scotland Women vs United States of America Women | Squads, Players to Watch, Live Streaming Details

This is essentially a knockout before the knockouts in the Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier 2026. Both Scotland and the United States are locked in a desperate scramble for the remaining qualification spots. Scotland currently holds a slight edge in the standings over the Americans, but they are coming off a bruising defeat to Bangladesh. The USA, meanwhile, breathed life into their campaign with a gritty win over Thailand, earning their first two points of the Super Six. With both teams’ World Cup dreams on the line, expect plenty of nerves and high-intensity cricket.

Squads:

Scotland Women’s Cricket Team

Abbi Aitken-Drummond, Maryam Faisal, Megan McColl, Priyanaz Chatterji, Chloe Abel, Katherine Fraser, Kathryn Bryce, Ailsa Lister, Pippa Sproul, Sarah Bryce, Abtaha Maqsood, Hannah Rainey, Kirsty McColl, Nayma Sheikh, Rachel Slater

United States of America Women’s Cricket Team

Aditiba Chudasama, Chetna Reddy Pagydyala, Suhani Thadani, Disha Dhingra, Gargi Bhogle, Geetika Kodali, Jessica Willathgamuwa, Jivana Aras, Lekha Shetty, Maahi Madhavan, Mitali Patwardhan, Pooja Ganesh, Ritu Singh, Saanvi Immadi

Players to watch out:

Chetna Pagydyala

Chetna has been the standout performer for the United States, leading their run-scoring efforts with 135 runs in the tournament. She showed her temperament with a composed 41 against Scotland and a steady 36 in the opener against Bangladesh. Her ability to anchor one end has allowed the USA’s middle order to play more freely, making her the most consistent batter in their qualifying bid.

Katherine Fraser

Katherine has been a dual threat for Scotland, contributing heavily with both bat and ball to keep their World Cup dreams alive. She played a standout knock of 44 and has amassed 167 runs at a strike rate of 135.77, proving she can accelerate whenever the situation demands. Her all-around utility and ability to chip in with vital wickets in the middle overs make her an indispensable part of the Scottish lineup.

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Tara Norris

Tara has brought her professional experience to the USA side, leading their bowling attack with 11 wickets so far. She was particularly effective against Ireland, where her spell kept the game competitive, and she has consistently been the one to provide the early breakthroughs. Her left-arm angle and pace have troubled even the most experienced batters, cementing her role as the leader of the American pace battery.

Abtaha Maqsood

Abtaha continues to be the primary spin weapon for Scotland, using her leg-break to control the tempo of the game she has picked up 9 wickets in the tournament so far. Her accuracy in the middle overs has often forced batters into mistakes, allowing her to keep the run rate under control even on batting-friendly tracks. While she focuses on building pressure, her tactical awareness and variations remain crucial for Scotland as they fight for the final qualification spots.

Pitch:

Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground provides consistent bounce on turf, helping pacers upfront and spinners as wear sets in, making it bowler friendly. T20 stats across 39 games average 160 first innings, with 21 batting-first wins. Boundaries at 60-86m demand precision.

Weather:

Kirtipur will experience a sunny day with a high of 18°C and a low of 7°C. The humidity will be at 54% and a slightly lower UV index. It will stay dry with a 3-mph southwest wind.

Fantasy Playing XI:

Katherine Fraser, Kathryn Bryce, Ailsa Lister, Sarah Bryce, Abtaha Maqsood, Rachel Slater Aditiba Chudasama, Chetna Reddy Pagydyala, Lekha Shetty, Maahi Madhavan, Ritu Singh

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