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We are just moments away from the start of the opening clash, but before that, the match officials and the two sets of players, along with their mascots, will line up for the national anthems. It’s always a moment of pride for the teams when their anthems are sung before the match, even more so for Scotland, who are experiencing this for the first time in a senior women's World Cup game. First up, it will be Scotland's anthem, 'Flower of Scotland', followed by Bangladesh's national anthem, 'Amar Sonar Bangla'.
PITCH REPORT - Nasser Hussain is near the deck. He says that it is usually hot in the UAE during this time of the year and it is going to be no different today. Adds that there is a slight breeze blowing across the ground. Informs that the dimensions square of the wicket are 59 metres and 62 metres with the straight hit being 73 metres. Carlos Brathwaite starts by saying that traditionally, surfaces in Sharjah have supported the spinners but feels that there is enough grass on this wicket to suggest that there will be seam movement on offer. Brathwaite concludes by saying that it will be a good cricket wicket.
Scotland Women (Playing XI) - Saskia Horley, Sarah Bryce (WK), 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 (C/WK), Taj Nehar, Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Fahima Khatun, Rabeya, Nahida Akter, Marufa Akter.
The captain of Scotland Women, Kathryn Bryce says they would have batted as well but says they are pumped up for this contest. Mentions the conditions are good and the heat is going to play a big factor. On being asked about the preparations, she says the preparations have been really good and everyone's excited and ready to go.
The captain of Bangladesh Women, Nigar Sultana says that looking at the conditions, she feels batting first would be a great choice. Reckons that the ball will come on nicely onto the bat. Tells that the preparations have been good and it was nice to win against Pakistan in the warm-up game. States that women's cricket is growing in Bangladesh and they are here to show that.
TOSS UPDATE - The flip of the coin lands in the favour of Bangladesh Women and Nigar Sultana elects to BAT first.
Bangladesh Women Squad: Shathi Rani, Dilara Akter, Sobhana Mostary, Nigar Sultana(w/c), Taj Nehar, Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Sultana Khatun, Marufa Akter, Nahida Akter, Jahanara Alam, Fahima Khatun, Rabeya Khan, Murshida Khatun, Disha Biswas
Scotland Women Squad: Saskia Horley, Sarah Bryce(w), Kathryn Bryce(c), Darcey Carter, Priyanaz Chatterji, Lorna Jack, Katherine Fraser, Rachel Slater, Chloe Abel, Hannah Rainey, Abtaha Maqsood, Ailsa Lister, Abbi Aitken Drummond, Megan McColl, Olivia Bell
Bangladesh suffered a disappointing defeat to Sri Lanka in their first warm-up match after arriving in the UAE, but they made a solid comeback with a victory over Pakistan that will give them hope before going into the tournament.
Bangladesh make up part of an intriguing Group B, where they will hope to spring a few upsets and make it into the knockout stages. England, Scotland, South Africa, and West Indies make up the remainder of the group.
She added that they are trying to push for the semi-final spot in the prestigious tournament.
Sultana was quoted by the ICC as saying.
The Bangladesh skipper said that it will help her team to show the world what kind of talent they hold. She added that her goal will be to get a win in every match of the tournament.
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Bangladesh will kick off their Women's T20 World Cup 2024 voyage against Scotland in the first match of the tournament on Thursday.
Ahead of the upcoming Women's T20 World Cup 2024, Bangladesh skipper Nigar Sultana said that it will be a huge opportunity for her side to take part in such events.
Hello and welcome to the Live coverage of ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 match between Bangladesh and Scotland.
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