The ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier 2025 warm-up fixture between Bangladesh Women and Scotland Women is scheduled for April 6, 2025, at the Lahore City Cricket Association Ground. Bangladesh Women, who are recognised for their well-organised bowling attack and seasoned hitters, will try to take advantage of these circumstances and establish their supremacy against Scotland. However, in order to build confidence before the qualifications, Scotland Women will be eager to battle hard and put their abilities to the test against good opposition.
Squads:
Bangladesh Women’s Cricket Team
Nigar Sultana Joty (C), Nahida Akter, Ishma Tanjim, Dilara Akter, Sharmin Akter Supta, Sobhana Mostary, Shorna Akter, Jannatul Ferdus Sumona, Rabeya, Fahima Khatun, Fariha Islam Trisna, Farzana Haque, Shanjida Akther Maghla, Marufa Akter, Ritu Moni
Scotland Women’s Cricket Team
Kathryn Bryce (C), Abbi Aitken-Drummond, Chloe Abel, Sarah Bryce, Darcey Carter, Priyanaz Chatterji, Katherine Fraser, Ailsa Lister, Abtaha Maqsood, Megan McColl, Hannah Rainey, Nayma Sheikh, Rachael Slater, Pippa Sproul, Maryam Faisal
Players to watch out:
Fargana Hoque
One of the Bangladesh Women’s team’s most skilled and technically proficient batters is Fargana Hoque. She establishes the groundwork for a large total or a successful chase with her ability to rotate the attack and form partnerships. In 68 ODI innings, she has amassed 1729 runs, including two hundreds and thirteen half-centuries.
Fahima Khatun
An excellent all-round player who can contribute with the bat and the ball is Fahima Khatun. She can dominate the middle overs and take significant wickets as a spinner. She is a valuable member of the playing XI since she can also contribute runs down the order with the bat. In ODIs, she has earned a rapid 242 runs in 33 innings down the order and claimed 27 wickets in 39 innings.
Sarah Bryce
Sarah Bryce lit up the Abu Dhabi Women’s T20 Counties Super Series with her red-hot form, making a strong statement ahead of the World Cup Qualifiers. In the lead-up to the tournament, scoring a majestic century in one of her two outings. With her sharp wicketkeeping and consistent batting, she’ll be a key player in Scotland’s warm-up against Bangladesh.
Kathryn Bryce
Kathryn Bryce will play a crucial role at the top of Scotland’s batting lineup, coming into the game with both experience and form. To date, she has scored 301 runs in only 5 ODIs at a magnificent average of 60.20 and a strike rate of 86, including four authoritative fifties. Her capability to construct innings and dominate the opposition makes her the mainstay of Scotland’s batting in this important warm-up against Bangladesh.
Pitch:
In the early overs, the surface usually offers decent bounce and carry, enabling quick bowlers to get some movement out of the new ball. However, because the pitch offers turn and grip, spinners are likely to be used as the game goes on. Early settling in allows batters to score freely, but patience and shot selection are key. In order to give their bowlers, the opportunity to take advantage of the situation later in the game, teams that win the toss may choose to bat first and build up an adequate score.
Weather:
The weather in Lahore is predicted to be sunny and bright, which would be ideal for cricket. There is no risk of rain during the match hours, and the temperature is expected to stay around 30°C. It is anticipated that the humidity will be low, which will provide both sides with optimal playing conditions.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Nigar Sultana Joty, Sarah Bryce, Farzana Haque, Sharmin Akter Supta, Kathryn Bryce, Shorna Akter, Abtaha Maqsood, Nahida Akter, Rabeya, Fahima Khatun, Rachael Slater
Match details:
Date – April 6, 2025
Time – 2:30 PM IST
Venue – Lahore City Cricket Association Ground, Pakistan
Broadcast – T.B.C.
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