The Tolerance Oval in Abu Dhabi will host Scotland and the United States of America in match no. 9 of the 2024 International Cricket Council (ICC) Women’s Twenty20 (T20) World Cup Global Qualifier. The live action commences at 4:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST) on the 29th of April, 2024.
Squads:
Scotland – Kathryn Bryce (C), Chloe Abel, Sarah Bryce, Darcey Carter, Priyanaz Chatterji, Katherine Fraser, Saskia Horley, Lorna Jack, Ailsa Lister, Abtaha Maqsood, Megan McColl, Hannah Rainey, Nayma Sheikh, Rachel Slater, Ellen Watson
United States of America – Sindhu Sriharsha (C), Anika Kolan (VC), Aditiba Chudasama, Disha Dhingra, Gargi Bhogle, Geetika Kodali, Isani Vaghela, Jessica Willathgamuwa, Jivana Aras, Pooja Ganesh, Pooja Shah, Ritu Singh, Saanvi Immadi, Sai Tanmayi Eyyunni, Suhani Thadani
Players to watch out:
Sarah Bryce
The 24-year-old keeper-batter, averaging 30.97 and striking at 110.62, has amassed 1177 runs from 49 T20I appearances and registered the highest of 67. Sarah kicked off her T20 campaign in Abu Dhabi with a 34* in a warm-up game, and though she departed cheaply for 16 in her first outing in this competition, she can be relied upon to lead the scoring.
Rachel Slater
The 22-year-old left-arm pacer has struck 10 wickets from 14 T20Is, maintaining an economy rate of 6.14. Rachel, in the warm-up games, looked in promising form, returning figures of 2/15 (2.5) and 0/22 (4). Come the tournament opener, she produced career-best figures of 5/17 (4). She is bowling in rhythm, and it’s hoped she capitalizes on this start.
Anika Kolan
The 17-year-old keeper-batter has accumulated 217 runs, including the highest of 54*, from 14 T20I innings. Anika has been in the notable form of late, consistently managing starts, registering scores of 34, 33, 37, and 13 in her previous 4 outings. It’ll be expected of her to convert her starts, contributing significantly to the scoring.
Suhani Thadani
The 17-year-old pacer, from 16 T20I outings has bagged 15 wickets, including the best of 4/6, at an average of 11.00 and an economy rate of 3.65. Suhani sent down only 4 overs in the couple of warm-up games, recording figures of 0/24 (3) and 1/7 (1). She’ll be backed to step up for the team, finding her form with the ball.
Pitch:
The Tolerance Oval wicket caters to both spinners and pacers with its array of variations. It would be wise for the batters to take their time and find their rhythm before shifting gears, targeting a competitive total in the 140s.
Weather:
Abu Dhabi promises ideal conditions with clear skies and a very low chance of rain. The temperature is expected to hover around 36°C with moderate winds and a humidity level of 37%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Sarah Bryce, Sindhu Sriharsha, Anika Kolan, Ailsa Lister, Lorna Jack, Kathryn Bryce, Saskia Horley, Darcey Carter, Priyanaz Chatterji, Abtaha Maqsood, Rachel Slater
Match details:
Date – April 29, 2024
Time – 4:30 PM IST
Venue – Tolerance Oval, Abu Dhabi
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on FanCode and ICC TV.
