Scotland Opt to Bat First Against England in Women’s T20 World Cup
In a historic encounter, Scotland has chosen to bat first against England in the 17th match of the Women’s T20 World Cup in Sharjah. This marks the first-ever meeting between the two nations in a women’s T20I.
Despite the unfamiliarity between the teams, there is a sense of familiarity due to the presence of players from both sides in the English domestic circuit. England, who are playing their first day game of the tournament, will face a Scotland team that has yet to register a win in the competition.
Both teams have made changes to their lineups. England has replaced Alice Capsey with Sophia Dunkley and Lauren Bell with Linsey Smith. Scotland, meanwhile, has brought in Megan McColl for Priyanaz Chatterji.
England currently sits third in Group B, tied with West Indies on four points but trailing on net run rate. A victory would elevate them to six points, level with first-placed South Africa. Scotland, on the other hand, is at the bottom of the group with no points.
England will be aiming to boost their net run rate and secure a semi-final berth with a convincing win against Scotland. The Scots, despite their lack of success, will be eager to make a statement against their rivals.
The match will also mark the farewell of Scotland’s wicketkeeper-batter Lorna Jack-Brown, who has announced her retirement from international cricket to pursue a career as a police officer.
