Bangladesh and Scotland Face Off in Women’s Cricket World Cup Debut
Bangladesh and Scotland will make their historic debuts in the Women’s Cricket World Cup on Saturday, February 11, at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
Bangladesh Squad:
* Nigar Sultana (capt, wk)
* Nahida Akter
* Murshida Khatun
* Shorna Akter
* Ritu Moni
* Sobhana Mostary
* Rabeya Khan
* Sultana Khatun
* Fahima Khatun
* Marufa Akter
* Jahanara Alam
* Dilara Akter
* Taj Nehar
* Shathi Rani
* Disha Biswas
Scotland Squad:
* Kathryn Bryce (capt)
* Chloe Abel
* Abbi Aitken-Drummond
* Olivia Bell
* Sarah Bryce (wk)
* Darcey Carter
* Priyanaz Chatterji
* Katherine Fraser
* Saskia Horley
* Lorna Jack
* Ailsa Lister
* Abtaha Maqsood
* Megan McColl
* Hannah Rainey
* Rachel Slater
Tournament Form Guide:
In the pre-tournament warm-up games, Bangladesh lost to Sri Lanka by 33 runs but defeated Pakistan by 23 runs. Scotland, on the other hand, beat Pakistan by eight wickets but lost to Sri Lanka by five wickets.
Player to Watch: Nahida Akter
Nahida Akter, with 99 T20I wickets, is on the cusp of becoming the first Bangladeshi woman and only the third Bangladeshi player overall to reach 100 T20I wickets. Her ability to exploit the right-handed batters in Scotland’s lineup could prove crucial for Bangladesh’s success.
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka: A Battle of Former Champions
In the evening match at Sharjah, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, both former champions, will clash in a highly anticipated encounter.
Pakistan Squad:
* Fatima Sana (capt)
* Aliya Riaz
* Diana Baig
* Gull Feroza
* Iram Javed
* Muneeba Ali (wk)
* Nashra Sandhu
* Nida Dar
* Omaima Sohail
* Sadaf Shamas
* Sadia Iqbal
* Sidra Amin
* Syeda Aroob Shah
* Tasmia Rubab
* Tuba Hassan
Sri Lanka Squad:
* Chamari Athapaththu (capt)
* Harshitha Samarawickrama
* Vishmi Gunaratne
* Kavisha Dilshari
* Nilakshika Silva
* Hasini Perera
* Anushka Sanjeewani (wk)
* Sachini Nisansala
* Udeshika Prabodhani
* Inoshi Priyadharshani
* Achini Kulasuriya
* Inoka Ranaweera
* Shashini Gimhani
* Ama Kanchana
* Sugandika Kumari
Tournament Form Guide:
Pakistan lost both their warm-up games, while Sri Lanka emerged victorious in both.
Player to Watch: Chamari Athapaththu
Chamari Athapaththu, Sri Lanka’s captain and star batter, will be under the spotlight as her team aims to live up to their status as tournament dark horses. Her leadership and batting prowess will be key to Sri Lanka’s success.
