Eng vs Sco match: Although the Scots have one chance, a little light is left at the end of the T20 World Cup tunnel for them. To wrap up the season on a positive note, they will face their nearest geographical rivals England.
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A Crucial Match
Although the two teams have never competed against each other in the T20 World Cup, Scotland has a lot of players who have lots of experience from their County Championship backgrounds, and they might even have some inside information on which the key players of the opposing side depend.
Group Dynamics And Net Run Rate
Both teams are at the two ends of the spectrum about form, but Group B is likely to be decided more by net run rate; hence Katheryn Bryce-led Scotland looks to test England as much as possible.
Pitch Conditions In Sharjah
The Sharjah conditions have been one that favors the batting team in all the matches played so far, but one has to wait and see how it goes in this match. In any case, Scotland would look to extract the maximum out of it if that happens as it is not going to be an easy contest.
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England’s Spin Force
With Heather Knight, England has been doing well against the conditions of Sharjah. Their powerful spin attack force hasn’t been put to the test much. However, with Danni Wyatt-Hodge and Nat Sciver-Brunt, who are doing pretty well, there is concern over their batting inconsistency. This is where they can solve that problem while they contest the match.
Match Info
Date: Sunday, October 13th, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM Local Time
Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium
Expectations
Expectations from fans would be very hot conditions and a slow pitch, fewer boundaries, and much running to and fro between the wickets in this important game. Scotland will look to make the game competitive whereas, for England, it is an opportunity to cement a position within the tournament.
Team’s Probable XIs
England Probable XI: Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Maia Bouchier, Alice Capsey, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Heather Knight, Amy Jones, Danielle Gibson, Charlotte Dean, Sophie Eccelstone, Sarah Glenn, Linsey Smith
Scotland Probable XI: Saskia Horley, Sarah Bryce, Katheryn Bryce, Alisa Lister, Priyanaz Chatterji, Lorna Jack-Brown, Katherine Fraser, Rachel Slater, Abtaha Maqsood, Olivia Bell
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