Scotland Women and South Africa Women (Source – Getty Images)
The ongoing cricket carnival Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 will continue with Scotland women (SCO-W) taking on South Africa women (SA-W). Both sides will face off in game 12 of the tournament at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, on Wednesday, October 9. It is worth noting that both teams have played two games in the tournament so far.
Speaking of how they have fared so far, South Africa has won one game and lost one out of the two they have played. Sitting in Group B, the side is currently placed in third place in the standings with two points to their name.
On the other hand, Scotland has played two games in the tournament so far. However, they have lost both matches. With two losses out of two, the Scottish side are languishing at the bottom in Group B and will hope to pull off an upset against Protea women in the upcoming game. As for their opponents, South Africa women will aim to register their second win of the tournament and move up in the rankings.
Also Check: Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 Schedule
Match Details
| Match | Scotland Women vs South Africa Women, Match 11 |
| Venue | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
| Date & Time | October 9, Wednesday, 3:30 pm IST |
| Live Broadcast & Streaming Details | Star Sports Network and Disney+ Hotstar (app and website) |
Pitch Report
The surface at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium is one that is preferred by the batters. Therefore, a high-scoring encounter could be quite a possibility on such a pitch. Hence, opting to bat first after winning the toss could prove to be a wise decision.
Head-To-Head Records
| Total matches played | 00 |
| Scotland-W won | 00 |
| South Africa-W won | 00 |
| Match Tied | 00 |
Also Check: Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 Points Table
Probable Predicted XI
Scotland Women
Scotland women will hope to register their first win of the season against South Africa women. With the likes of Saskia Horley and Sarah Bryce opening the innings, the side will hope to make the most of the batting pitch.
Predicted XI: Saskia Horley, Sarah Bryce (wk), Kathryn Bryce (c), Priyanaz Chatterji, Ailsa Lister, Darcey Carter, Lorna Jack, Katherine Fraser, Rachel Slater, Abtaha Maqsood, and Olivia Bell.
South Africa Women
South Africa could field a similar lineup to that of the last game against Scotland women. With Laura Wolvaardt and Tazmin Brits opening the innings, the side will be aiming to register their second win.
Predicted XI: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Marizanne Kapp, Anneke Bosch, Sune Luus, Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Nonkululeko Mlaba, and Ayabonga Khaka.