In match no. 11 of the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup, South Africa and Scotland will lock horns at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. The match is scheduled for the 9th of October 2024, starting at 3:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).
South Africa kicked off their 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup campaign with an impressive 10-wicket win over the West Indies but suffered a loss to England in their latest match. Their success so far has been driven by the strong performances of Marizanne Kapp, Laura Wolvaardt, and Nonkululeko Mlaba. On the other hand, Scotland has struggled, losing their matches to both Bangladesh and the West Indies. However, they have shown resilience, with almost every player stepping up and leaving a strong impression on their World Cup debut.
Squads:
South Africa Women’s Cricket Team
Laura Wolvaardt (C), Anneke Bosch, Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Mieke de Ridder, Ayanda Hlubi, Sinalo Jafta, Marizanne Kapp, Ayabonga Khaka, Suné Luus, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Seshnie Naidu, Tumi Sekhukhune, Chloé Tryon
Scotland Women’s Cricket Team
Kathryn Bryce (C), Sarah Bryce, Lorna Jack-Brown, Abbi Aitken-Drummond, Abtaha Maqsood, Saskia Horley, Chloe Abel, Priyanaz Chatterji, Megan McColl, Darcey Carter, Ailsa Lister, Hannah Rainey, Rachel Slater, Katherine Fraser, Olivia Bell
Players to watch out:
Marizanne Kapp
The 34-year-old all-rounder in T20Is has accumulated 1,558 runs from 91 innings, at an average of 21.05, and has taken 86 wickets from 95 outings, at an economy rate of 5.55, with bests of 75 and 4/6. Marizanne’s recent bowling returns read 2/22, 2/14, and 1/17, while she scored 14 and 26 in her two previous outings with the bat. The seasoned all-rounder can be relied upon to deliver the goods.
Annerie Dercksen
The 23-year-old all-rounder has scored 90 runs from 7 T20I outings, including the highest of 44*, with a strike rate of 142.85. Annerie has notched up consecutive scores of 44*, 19, 21*, and 20* in her recent batting outings, while also taking a wicket and being largely economical with the ball. She is a promising talent, and it is hoped she continues in this form, stepping up with all-round efforts.
Sarah Bryce
The 24-year-old keeper-batter has amassed 1,258 runs from 56 T20I outings, at an average of 29.25 and a strike rate of 107.33, with the highest score of 67. Sarah has had a notable World Cup campaign thus far, registering scores of 60* and 24 in the warm-up games, followed by 49* and 2 in the league matches. Given her form and reliability as an anchor, she can be counted on for runs.
Priyanaz Chatterji
The 31-year-old all-rounder has added 413 runs from 41 T20I innings and secured 30 wickets from 46 outings, with bests of 36 and 3/5. Priyanaz was a standout for Scotland in a tri-series earlier this year, but in this World Cup campaign, she hasn’t had much success with the bat, while her bowling returns read 0/13 (2) and 1/15 (1). She should be backed to find consistency.
Pitch:
The Dubai International Cricket Stadium is a low-scoring venue that typically favors bowlers, both pacers and spinners. While the 22-yard strip has a somewhat neutral character, the average score remains in the 120s, indicating that it is a challenging venue for batters.
Weather:
The conditions in Dubai are expected to be pleasant for the game, with clear, bright skies and a minimal chance of rain. The temperature is forecasted to be around 34°C, with moderate winds and humidity at 47%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Sarah Bryce, Laura Wolvaardt, Tazmin Brits, Kathryn Bryce, Marizanne Kapp, Chloe Tryon, Suné Luus, Saskia Horley, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Nonkululeko Mlaba
Match details:
Date – October 9, 2024
Time – 3:30 PM IST
Venue – Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
Broadcast – In India, the game will be telecasted by the Star Sports Network and will be available for live streaming on Disney+ Hotstar.
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