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.