The Scotland Women's cricket team is gearing up for their maiden appearance in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, and their preparations are in full swing with the ongoing warm-up matches. On September 30, 2024, they faced off against Sri Lanka Women in Match 6 of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Warm-up Matches at The Sevens Stadium in Dubai.
Match Details and Squad
The match between Scotland Women and Sri Lanka Women started at 07:30 PM local time. The Scotland Women's squad includes key players such as Kathryn Bryce, Sarah Bryce, Lorna Jack, Abbi Aitken-Drummond, and Abtaha Maqsood, among others. Sri Lanka Women's squad features players like Harshitha Madhavi, Hasini Perera, Nilakshika Silva, and the experienced Chamari Athapaththu.
Recent Performances
In recent matches, Sri Lanka Women had a strong showing in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier 2024, where they defeated Scotland Women in the final. Sri Lanka Women scored 169/5 in 20 overs, with Chamari Athapaththu scoring a century. Scotland Women, however, managed only 101/7 in their 20 overs, highlighting the competitive gap between the two teams.
Scotland Women, despite the loss in the qualifier final, have shown promising signs in their warm-up matches. They are set to begin their ICC Women's T20 World Cup campaign on October 3, 2024, against Bangladesh, marking their debut in the tournament. They will be part of Group B, which also includes West Indies, South Africa, and England.
Upcoming Matches and Broadcast Details
Scotland's matches in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup will be broadcast live on Star Sports Networks in India, with streaming available on Disney Plus Hotstar. Their schedule includes matches against Bangladesh on October 3, West Indies on October 6, South Africa on October 9, and England on October 13.
