As the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup Qualifier 2025 enter a crucial phase, the upcoming clash between Bangladesh and Scotland promises to be an enthralling contest with high stakes. Both teams are eager to consolidate their positions on the points table, making this encounter a must-watch for fans and fantasy cricket enthusiasts alike.
Scotland currently stands third in the points table with four points from three matches, boasting two wins but enduring a tough defeat against hosts Pakistan. Meanwhile, Bangladesh, placed just above them in second, has also amassed four points from two wins. This sets the stage for a high-intensity battle where every run and wicket could be decisive for World Cup qualification hopes.
Fantasy 11 picks for Bangladesh Women Vs Scotland Women:
Wicketkeepers:
Nigar Sultana Joty:
A reliable middle-order batter and wicketkeeper, she excels under pressure and anchors the innings. Expect her to dictate the tempo. Known for her composure and tactical acumen, Nigar has been instrumental in Bangladesh’s campaign so far, anchoring innings and guiding young talent.
She is currently the leading run-scorer for Bangladesh and the 2nd highest run-scorer of the tournament with 152 runs at an impressive strike rate of 102.70 and a mind-boggling average of 76 in a couple of innings, which also includes her maiden century in the ODI format for Bangladesh. In their first game against Thailand in their ongoing campaign, she also chipped in with a half-century in the previous game. She has scored 1,228 runs at an average of 27.28, in 50 innings including six half-centuries for Bangladesh in the ODI format.
Sarah Bryce:
Coming in at number 4 on most occasions, she has an elegant strokeplay and has been a dependable run-scorer for Scotland. She has scored 81 runs in three innings at an average of 27 with the bat for her side, including a half-century in the game against the West Indies on the opening day of the tournament. She has scored 252 runs at an impressive average of 31.50 in eight innings which includes a couple of half-centuries to her name in the ODI format for Scotland. She is also a frontline wicketkeeper and is preferred to don the keeping gloves for her side in the competition. Megan McColl could also be a good option to explore.
Ailsa Lister:
She is another exciting young prospect known for her ability to power the ball over the ropes with ease and can launch a counterattack if the situation demands. She is one of the few Scotland batters who have adopted a fearless brand of cricket. She is currently the 3rd highest run-scorer for Scotland with 88 runs at an impressive strike rate of 104.76 and an average of 29.33 in three innings with the bat for her side in the tournament so far. She has scored 168 runs at a decent average of 24 in seven innings with the bat for Scotland in the ODI format.
Batters:
Sharmin Akhter:
She has been one of the most reliable batters at the top of the order for Bangladesh. She is currently the 2nd highest run-scorer for Bangladesh in the competition with 118 runs in a couple of innings which also includes an unbeaten half-century (94*) against Thailand. She has scored close to 1,000 runs (981 runs) at a decent average of 23.92 in 42 innings which includes six half-centuries to her name in the ODI format.
All-rounders:
Kathryn Bryce:
On the Scottish side, the experienced Kathryn Bryce leads from the front. Bryce’s all-round skills and ability to influence matches with both bat and ball make her an invaluable pick. Her leadership and on-field performances could well tilt the scales in Scotland’s favour at the Gaddafi Stadium.
She is currently the leading run-scorer for her side and also at the top of the list in the tournament’s run-scoring charts, with 157 runs at a strike rate of 96.31 and an outstanding average of 52.33 in three innings with the bat, having a major impact for Scotland in the tournament so far. Her tally of runs includes a couple of half-centuries, to her name in the tournament, with a high score of 91 against hosts Pakistan.
She has also picked up one wicket with the ball in three innings for Scotland in the tournament so far. She has scored 450+ (458 runs) at a sensational average of 57.25 in eight innings with the bat for her side in the ODI format for Scotland, which also includes 6 half-centuries to her name in the format. She has also picked up 6 wickets at an economy of 4.57 in seven innings with the ball for her side in the format.
Ritu Moni:
She was impressive with the bat in the previous game, guiding her side over the line with an unbeaten half-century (67* off 61 balls) while batting with the tail against Ireland, which also happened to be her career-best performance with the bat for her side in the format. Besides her contributions with the bat, she also has the potential to chip in with a few overs of medium pace with the ball for her side. She has scored 485 runs in 34 innings with the bat in the ODI format. She has also picked up 16 wickets at an economy of 4.44 in 32 innings with the ball for her side in the format.
Fahima Khatun:
The experienced veteran leg-spinner from Bangladesh has been a crucial contributor with the bat lower down the order, besides her impressive bowling exploits. She is currently the highest wicket-taker for Bangladesh and the joint 2nd highest wicket-taker of the tournament with seven wickets in a couple of innings with the ball, which also included her maiden five-wicket haul in the format against Thailand.
She also scored a crucial 28 runs in the previous game against Ireland with the bat. She has picked up 34 wickets at an average of 34.73 and an economy of 4.48 in 41 innings with the ball for her side in the ODI format. She has also scored 270 runs in 34 innings with the bat for her side, displaying her batting capabilities on some occasions.
Katherine Fraser:
The young 20-year-old off-spinner from Scotland is currently the highest wicket-taker for Scotland and the joint 2nd highest wicket-taker of the tournament alongside Fatima Sana, Fahima Khatun and Jane Maguire, with 7 wickets at an average of 15.28 and an economy of 4.03 in three innings with the ball for her side. She has also scored 36 runs at an average of 18 in three innings with the bat for Scotland in the tournament so far.
She has scored 188 runs at a strike rate of 77.36 and an impressive average of 31.33 in nine innings with the bat, which included an unbeaten half-century. She has also picked up 14 wickets at an average of 18 and an economy of 3.81 in 8 innings with the ball so far for her side in the format.
Bowlers:
Rachel Slater:
The 23-year-old left-arm pacer from Scotland has been impressive with the ball as she has picked up four wickets in a couple of innings with the ball, also scoring seven runs with the bat for her side in the ongoing edition of the tournament. She has picked up five wickets at an average of 15 and an impressive economy of 3.81 in three innings with the ball for her side in the ODI format. She has also scored 16 runs in a couple of innings with the bat for her side in ODIs.
Abtaha Maqsood:
The 25-year-old leg-spinner from Scotland has been one of their premier spinners in the set-up. She is currently the 2nd highest wicket-taker with the ball for Scotland with 5 wickets at an average of 23.20 and an economy of 5.70 in three innings with the ball for her side in the tournament so far. She has also picked up 24 wickets at an average of 15.04 and an economy of 4.38 in 11 innings with the ball, which also includes a couple of four-wicket hauls in ODIs for Scotland. She has also scored 14 runs in 8 innings with the bat for her side in the format.
Rabeya Khan:
Yet another promising 20-year-old leg-spinner from Bangladesh has picked up three wickets at an average of 19 and an economy of 3.80 in a couple of innings with the ball for her side in the tournament so far. She has also scored five runs with the bat in the competition so far. She has picked up 23 wickets at an average of 27.43 and an economy of 3.80 in 21 innings with the ball and has also scored 46 runs in 13 innings with the bat for Bangladesh in the ODI format so far.
Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium traditionally offers a balanced pitch that assists both batters and spinners. Early movement can benefit seamers like Ritu Moni and Rachel Slater, while the dry patches later in the innings will offer turn for spinners including Fahima Khatun and Abtaha Maqsood. Expect a contest that demands smart batting and disciplined bowling, a perfect recipe for fantasy points across the board.
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