2024 ICC Womens T20 World Cup UAE Oct 3-Oct 20

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The big day is here. Ive been like a little kid on Christmas Day with presents landing on Christmas Day.

Bring on The Greatest Day in womens Cricket, the 'Opening Day' of the World Cup T20.

 

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Game 1 of the World Cup:

Scotland Women (Playing XI): Saskia Horley, Sarah Bryce(w), Kathryn Bryce(c), Ailsa Lister, Priyanaz Chatterji, Darcey Carter, Lorna Jack, Katherine Fraser, Rachel Slater, Abtaha Maqsood, Olivia Bell

Bangladesh Women (Playing XI): Murshida Khatun, Shathi Rani, Sobhana Mostary, Nigar Sultana(w/c), Taj Nehar, Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Fahima Khatun, Rabeya Khan, Nahida Akter, Marufa Akter



Bangladesh Women have won the toss and have opted to bat

 

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Its a hot one in Sharjah today , 38 degrees.

 

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Bangladesh put up 119/7 against Scotland and one feels that is slightly under par here.

 

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Scotland dont have the batting power to compete with the teams in their group.

 

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DJ at the ground in Sharjah playing a banger

 

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The Scottish women have no power in their game.

 

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Tears of emotion from the Bangladesh players as they celebrate a win. Dont tell me that this tournament means nothing to these players.


Scotland 102/7 from their 20 overs chasing 119

 

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Game 2 in Sharjah.

A bit late with the teams as I was feeding on HJs.

Pakistan Women (Playing XI): Muneeba Ali(w), Gull Feroza, Sidra Amin, Nida Dar, Aliya Riaz, Omaima Sohail, Fatima Sana(c), Tuba Hassan, Nashra Sandhu, Diana Baig, Sadia Iqbal

Sri Lanka Women (Playing XI): Vishmi Gunaratne, Chamari Athapaththu(c), Harshitha Samarawickrama, Kavisha Dilhari, Anushka Sanjeewani(w), Nilakshi de Silva, Hasini Perera, Sugandika Kumari, Inoshi Priyadharshani, Sachini Nisansala, Udeshika Prabodhani



Pakistan Women have won the toss and have opted to bat

 

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Nice crowd for the evening game between Pakistan and Sri Lanka, Id say its about 20% capacity.

 

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Cant get that Vengaboys song out of my head..............

 

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Emotions.

 

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Pakistan post 116 in their 20 overs and Sri Lanka should be the happier of the two sides at the change of innings .

 

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The fielding at this Womens World Cup so far has been deplorable. I get the heat is getting to the players but some of them have been absolute dollies.

 

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Nasser saying 'bigger boundaries' at Sharjah and fitness will be a key factor in this tournament- I dont disagree with him.

 

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It really is Chamari or bust with Sri Lanka batting.

85 runs off their 20 overs.

Pakistan win by 31 runs.

 

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Ive watched a few warmups and series around the world . One observation about the ground in Sharjah to alot of these other grounds around the world (think of Mackay, Brisbane think its Allan Border Field, North Sydney Oval, Pakistan grounds where the ropes were brought in, Sri Lanka also where ropes were brought in), the grounds in Sharjah were slower in outfield, and plus the boundary ropes were much further back.


There were 15 boundaries in the first game and 11 boundaries in the 2nd game.

 

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Possibly a bit of a preview to the upcoming WBBL season.

 

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I have decided to extend the poll for the Winner of the world cup for a further 28 hours.

Is BigFooty confident the Aussies win as they have currently have 62.5% of the vote.

 

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Got to be positive of bringing it home

 

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Game 3 from Dubai:


South Africa Women (Playing XI): Laura Wolvaardt(c), Tazmin Brits, Marizanne Kapp, Anneke Bosch, Sune Luus, Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Sinalo Jafta(w), Nonkululeko Mlaba, Ayabonga Khaka

West Indies Women (Playing XI): Hayley Matthews(c), Qiana Joseph, Stafanie Taylor, Deandra Dottin, Shemaine Campbelle(w), Chinelle Henry, Aaliyah Alleyne, Zaida James, Afy Fletcher, Karishma Ramharack, Shamilia Connell



South Africa Women have won the toss and have opted to field

 

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Too right Mel Jones, these national anthems send goosebumps down the spine of your back.

 

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Another day, another dropped catch. Chloe Tyron now.

 

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With that dropped catch, we are up to 14 now.

 

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Slightly under par powerplay from the West Indies. 31/2 after the first 6.