The 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup curtain-raiser will feature a face-off between Bangladesh and Scotland at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on October 3, 2024, starting at 3:30 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 XI:
Nigar Sultana Joty, Sarah Bryce, Murshida Khatun, Saskia Horley, Kathryn Bryce, Shorna Akter, Katherine Fraser, Nahida Akter, Rachel Slater, Rabeya Khan, Abtaha Maqsood
Keeper-batters:
Nigar Sultana Joty –
The 27-year-old top-order batter is the leading run-scorer for Bangladesh, with 1,944 runs from 93 T20I innings at an average of 27.00. Her tally includes 8 fifties and a century, with the highest score of 113*. With her impressive record, Nigar Sultana Joty’s consistent performance and ability to convert starts into big scores make her an invaluable asset to any Fantasy XI.
Sarah Bryce –
The 24-year-old opening batter is Scotland’s leading run-scorer, amassing 1,207 runs at an average of 28.73 and a strike rate of 108.44 from 54 T20Is. She has notched up 4 fifties, with the highest score of 67. Although Sarah didn’t score many runs this season, she has found her footing early in this campaign, registering scores of 60* and 24. Despite a slower start, her strong performances in crucial matches highlight her potential to score big, making her a reliable choice for the Fantasy XI.
Batters:
Murshida Khatun –
The 25-year-old is among the best batters for Bangladesh, accumulating 910 runs at an average of 21.66 from 48 T20I innings, with the highest score of 80. Murshida was the second-highest run-scorer for Bangladesh in the 2023/24 season and registered successive fifties during her Asia Cup campaign in July 2024. Her consistent performances make her a valuable addition to the Fantasy XI.
Saskia Horley –
The 24-year-old top-order batter has scored 285 runs from 13 T20Is at an average of 23.75 and a strike rate of 107.54, with the highest score of 61*, while also taking 3 wickets, maintaining an economy rate of 7.16. A seasoned campaigner with experience in Australian cricket, Saskia impressed with a score of 48 in the first warm-up game, proving her worth for the Fantasy XI.
All-rounders:
Kathryn Bryce –
The 26-year-old all-rounder is the best player who’ll take the field in this game. In 43 T20I innings, Kathryn has amassed 1,197 runs at an average of 39.90 and taken 46 wickets from 44 outings at an average of 13.47, with bests of 73* and 4/8. She is the second-highest run-scorer and wicket-taker, leading from the front and delivering consistently, making her a must pick for the Fantasy XI.
Shorna Akter –
The 17-year-old all-rounder is quickly establishing herself as a top talent in the team. In 21 outings, Shorna has posted 248 runs and taken 13 wickets in 17 innings, with bests of 31 and 5/28. In the warm-up games, she produced impressive bowling figures of 2/19 and 2/16, while also scoring 8 and 28*. Her potential makes her a promising addition to the Fantasy XI.
Katherine Fraser –
The 19-year-old off-spinner has claimed 41 wickets from 35 innings at an average of 13.90 and a strike rate of 5.15, with the best of 4/19. Katherine has also contributed with the bat on several occasions and is the third-highest wicket-taker for her side. Her strong performances in warm-up games, with figures of 1/23 and 1/5, highlight her potential, making her a valuable choice for the Fantasy XI.
Bowlers:
Nahida Akter –
The 24-year-old left-arm off-spinner has secured 99 wickets in 86 T20I innings, with the best of 5/8, averaging 16.79 and maintaining an economy rate of 5.72. Nahida is the leading wicket-taker for Bangladesh and brilliantly spearheads the bowling unit, showcasing consistency and discipline with the ball, making her an essential pick for the Fantasy XI.
Rachel Slater –
The 22-year-old left-arm pacer has taken 16 wickets from 19 T20Is, with the best of 5/17 and an economy rate of 6.79. Rachel has recently found notable success of late and has been among the wickets. The variety she brings to the attack, with a touch of extra pace, could make life difficult for Bangladesh, enhancing her value in the Fantasy XI.
Rabeya Khan –
The 19-year-old leg-spinner has scalped 31 wickets in 27 T20I innings at an average of 15.29 and an economy rate of 5.15, with the best of 4/8. On aiding UAE pitches, Rabeya can be highly impactful and produce key breakthroughs, making her a promising asset for the Fantasy XI.
Abtaha Maqsood –
The 25-year-old leg-spinner has taken 54 wickets from 52 T20Is, with the best of 3/8, at an average of 15.92 and an economy rate of 5.31. While Abtaha claimed a couple of wickets in the first warm-up game and went wicketless in the second, her extensive experience in English cricket positions her as a seasoned spinner who can lead from the front, making her a valuable choice for the Fantasy XI.
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