Scotland, led by captain Kathryn Bryce, opted to bat first after winning the toss against West Indies in their crucial ICC Women’s T20 World Cup match in Dubai. Bryce expressed her team’s intention to establish a competitive total and maintain a disciplined bowling performance. Scotland fielded an unchanged lineup from their previous encounter with Bangladesh.
West Indies, on the other hand, made two alterations to their squad, with Chedean Nation and Ashmini Munisar replacing Zaida James and Shamilia Connell. Captain Hayley Matthews expressed optimism despite their significant defeat to South Africa in their opening match. Stafanie Taylor, who experienced knee discomfort in that game, was declared fit to participate.
The match was played on the same surface used earlier in the day for the India-Pakistan encounter. The pitch was anticipated to be slightly sticky, favoring spinners and pace-off deliveries. With the game taking place under floodlights, fielding would once again be a crucial factor.
Scotland’s batting lineup consisted of Saskia Horley, Sarah Bryce, Kathryn Bryce, Ailsa Lister, Priyanaz Chatterji, Darcy Carter, Lorner Jack-Brown, Katherine Fraser, Rachel Slater, Abtaha Maqsood, and Olivia Bell.
West Indies fielded Hayley Matthews, Stafanie Taylor, Shemaine Campbelle, Deandra Dottin, Chinelle Henry, Aaliyah Alleyne, Chenead Nation, Qiana Joseph, Afy Fletcher, Ashmini Munisar, and Karishma Ramharack.
