Women's World T20I 2024

BD-W vs EN-W, Match 6

Preview

England Women are set to mark a significant milestone as they step onto the field for their inaugural match of the World T20I series 2024 against the hosts’ Bangladesh Women. The marquee event, originally slated to be played on their home soil, has now found a new battleground in the UAE due to civil unrest. The two sides will clash at the iconic Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Saturday, October 5, in a match that promises to be a thrilling start to the series. 

BD-W, after a decade, clinched their first victory in the World T20I Series in the inaugural encounter. However, their form, marked by a semi-final appearance in the Asia Series, remains a puzzle. A series of defeats, including a whitewash by India, has left their performance in question, adding an element of unpredictability to their upcoming clash with England Women.

EN-W, on the other hand, will be high on confidence after their clean sweeps against Pakistan Women and New Zealand Women this summer. They won 11 straight T20 matches until their second encounter against Ireland this September, where only two of their World Series squad members were playing. Their recent form suggests a solid and competitive team ready to take on any challenge. 

The two sides have not clashed since 2018. The head-to-head record shows that the English side has three wins in all matches played between them.

Match Details

Match: BD-W vs EN-W, Match - 06, Women's World T20I 2024

Date: Saturday, October 05,  2024

Time: 07:30 PM

Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah

Pitch and Weather Report

The surface at Sharjah has a history of assisting the spinners. With a trace of grass, batters might be difficult due to the varying bounce. The pitch here supports the batters only in the initial phase, after which it tends to slow down. The par total on this ground is 145 runs. The skipper winning the toss is expected to choose to bat and set up a formidable score before their opponents. 

The weather forecast for the matchday at Sharjah is expected to be warm, with temperatures around 34 degrees Celsius. With moderately humid conditions and clear skies, the day is perfect for a cricket match. 

BD-W vs EN-W Squads

BD-W: Murshida Khatun, Shathi Rani, Disha Biswas, Sobhana Mostary, Shorna Akter, Nigar Sultana (c), Dilara Akter, Rabeya Khan, Ritu Moni, Fahima Khatun, Jahanara Alam, Marufa Akter, Nahida Akter, Sultana Khatun, Taj Nehar

EN-W: Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, Linsey Smith, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Freya Kemp, Amy Jones, Bess Heath, Sarah Glenn, Danielle Gibson, Sophie Ecclestone, Sophia Dunkley, Charlotte Dean, Alice Capsey, Maia Bouchier, Lauren Bell, Heather Knight (c)

BD-W vs EN-W Probable Playing XIs

BD-W: Murshida Khatun, Shathi Rani, Sobhana Mostary, Nigar Sultana (c) (wk), Taj Nehar, Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Fahima Khatun, Rabeya Khan, Nahida Akter, Marufa Akter

EN-W: Heather Knight (c), Lauren Bell, Alice Capsey, Charlie Dean, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Danielle Gibson, Sarah Glenn, Amy Jones (wk), Nat Sciver-Brunt, Danni Wyatt.

Match Prediction

England Women, the undisputed favourites, are set to dominate at Sharjah on Saturday evening. The winners of the first edition of this marque event are well anticipated to recreate another sensational season for cricket fans. The Asian sides will need to perform miraculously as a team to get a win against the one-time champions, but the confidence of England Women is palpable.

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