Both teams will be eager to get off to a winning start in this high-stakes match. Match Information:

• Date: October 3, 2024
• Time: 03:30 PM IST / 02:00 PM Local Time
• Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
• Broadcast: Star Sports Network
• Live Stream: Disney+Hotstar

Pitch and Weather Conditions: The Sharjah Cricket Stadium is known for its slow and spin-friendly pitch. Expect the ball to hold up and trouble batters as the game progresses. With sunny weather forecasted throughout the day, it will be a warm afternoon in Sharjah, making conditions tough for the players. Preview: Bangladesh Women: Bangladesh, led by Nigar Sultana, have a strong lineup, including key batters like Murshida Khatun and all-rounders like Ritu Moni. They will look to start their World Cup campaign on a high, hoping to capitalize on the spin-friendly conditions. Scotland Women: Scotland, led by Kathryn Bryce, come into this tournament with momentum after their recent performances. Sarah Bryce will play a crucial role, both as a wicketkeeper and a batter, while Rachel Slater will lead their bowling attack. Key Players: Bangladesh

• Nigar Sultana: Leading run-scorer for Bangladesh in T20Is, expected to play her 100th T20I match.
• Murshida Khatun: A solid top-order batter who can provide Bangladesh with a strong start.
• Nahida Akter: A key bowler who can take crucial wickets in the middle and death overs.

Scotland:

• Kathryn Bryce: All-rounder who leads Scotland in both batting and bowling performances.
• Sarah Bryce: A consistent performer with the bat and behind the stumps.
• Rachel Slater: Top wicket-taker in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier.

BD-W vs SCO-W Dream11 Prediction: Wicketkeepers: Nigar Sultana, Sarah Bryce Batters: Murshida Khatun, Lorna Jack, Saskia Horley All-rounders: Ritu Moni, Kathryn Bryce (C) Bowlers: Nahida Akter, Rachel Slater, Abtaha Maqsood Captain Choices: Nigar Sultana, Kathryn Bryce Vice-Captain Choices: Saskia Horley, Sarah Bryce Team News: Both teams are free from any injury concerns heading into the match, and no player replacements have been announced. BD-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. BD-W vs SCO-W Squads: Bangladesh Women Squad: Nigar Sultana (c & wk), Murshida Khatun, Dilara Akter, Sobhana Mostary, Ritu Moni, Rabeya Khan, Fahima Khatun, Shorna Akter, Marufa Akter, Jahanara Alam, Nahida Akter, Fargana Hoque, Salma Khatun, Rumana Ahmed, Lata Mondal, Sanjida Akter. Scotland Women Squad: Kathryn Bryce (c), Sarah Bryce (wk), Saskia Horley, Megan McColl, Priyanaz Chatterji, Darcey Carter, Lorna Jack, Katherine Fraser, Abtaha Maqsood, Chloe Abel, Rachel Slater, Hannah Rainey, Ellen Watson, Ailsa Lister, Katie McGill, Molly Barbour.