BAN-W vs SCO-W: Live Streaming, Women's T20 World Cup 2024 – Bangladesh Women vs Scotland Women Clash in Opening Match

 The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 is off to a bang as Bangladesh Women are set to clash with Scotland Women in what has all the makings of an exciting Group B match. It is scheduled for Thursday, October 3 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, famous for hosting cricketing giants. 

More importantly, this marks the beginning of an exciting journey for both teams looking to make a statement. Spin-heavy attack of Bangladesh looks up for high-drama battles and fierce competition against Scotland's recent stride.

Bangladesh Vs Scotland Women Live Streaming, Live broadcast in India: 

Date & Time: October 3, 2024, 3:30 PM IST 

Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah 

Broadcast: Star Sports Network 

Live Stream: Disney+ Hotstar app

Bangladesh Woman's Team

Bangladesh have a well-balanced side with a mix of experienced players and ambitious youngsters, who will be led by captain Nigar Sultana Joty into the tournament. The best Bangladesh have ever played is in spin-friendly conditions, and their bowling attack will feature prominently in their quest in Sharjah. Left-arm spinner Nahida Akter and the young sensation Marufa Akter should exploit Sharjah's slow wicket well against Scotland.

With the bat, Bangladesh will look towards steady-handed Murshida Khatun and the dynamic Shorna Akter to anchor their innings. Looking to start well, they will try to build pressure on Scotland by setting a challenging total or chasing down a modest target with calculated aggression.

Key Players to Watch:

• Nahida Akter (Bowling): Her accuracy and ability to exploit turn will be critical.
• Murshida Khatun (Batting): Bangladesh’s top-order batter will be tasked with setting the pace for their innings.

Scotland Women: A Confident Underdog

Coming into this contest, having beaten Pakistan already in a warm-up, Scotland Women, under captain Kathryn Bryce, will be touted as the dark horse contenders. However, if any team believes in its playing squad more than they believe in themselves, they are that much more dangerous to their opponents. Coming with this belief, with Sarah Bryce anchoring their batting and wily Abtaha Maqsood leading the spin department, Scotland is just the outfit to make Bangladesh work out for its money.

It could well be an advantage for Scotland if Sharjah's conditions play up to their potential, especially if their bowlers can keep Bangladesh under a manageable total. Their all-round effort will have to be good enough to challenge a well-drilled Bangladeshi side.

Key Players to Watch:

• Sarah Bryce (Batting/Wicketkeeper): Her dual role as a reliable batter and wicketkeeper makes her essential for Scotland.
• Abtaha Maqsood (Bowling): A tricky leg-spinner who could prove challenging on a turning track.

Pitch and Weather Conditions

The Sharjah Cricket Stadium has witnessed a lot of the match being played on a slow pitch, which favors the spinners. While batting might become grim at the end, it is essential that the teams make the most of their overs during the powerplay. The forecast promises warm conditions, with the mercury levels soaring. It will be a test of endurance for the teams.

BAN-W vs SCO-W: Probable Playing XI

Bangladesh Women:
Murshida Khatun, Dilara Akter, Nigar Sultana (c & wk), Sobhana Mostary, Ritu Moni, Rabeya Khan, Fahima Khatun, Shorna Akter, Marufa Akter, Jahanara Alam, Nahida Akter.

Scotland Women:
Sarah Bryce (wk), Saskia Horley, Megan McColl, Kathryn Bryce (c), Priyanaz Chatterji, Darcey Carter, Lorna Jack, Katherine Fraser, Abtaha Maqsood, Chloe Abel, Rachel Slater.

Both of these teams are eyeing a perfect start to the campaign in the World Cup. Bangladesh will be looking to assert their supremacy with the current approach featuring spin against Scotland, which would look to capitalize on their latest successes and play the underdog for a while. Given the amount of firecrackers on stake, this game is going to provide loads of entertainment for cricket-lovers across the world.