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