Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, Match 8 | WI-W vs SCO-W Playing 11 Prediction, Preview And Live Streaming

Both West Indies and Scotland are searching their first win of WT20 WC 2024 [Source: @ICC/x.com]

West Indies Women will square off with Scotland Women in a vital Match 8 of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, October 6, as both teams seek their first win of the tournament. After stumbles in their opening games, it’s do-or-die for both sides as they look to get back on track.

WI-W vs SCO-W: Team Previews

West Indies Women

West Indies Women were handed a 10-wicket thrashing by South Africa in their opener, with their batting unit failing to fire. Skipper Hayley Matthews (10) and Qiana Joseph (4) fell early.

Stafanie Taylor fought a lone battle with an unbeaten 44 off 41 balls. Deandra Dottin (13) and Shemaine Campbell (17) got starts but couldn’t convert, as the Windies crawled to 118/6.

The bowlers couldn’t back up the modest total, with Chinelle Henry, Matthews, and the rest of the attack failing to claim a single wicket. With their campaign hanging by a thread, West Indies will need to pull out all the stops to bag two crucial points by beating Scotland.

Scotland Women

Scotland Women also struggled in their opener, falling 16 runs short against Bangladesh. Saskia Horley’s brilliant spell of 3/13 was the highlight of their bowling effort as they restricted Bangladesh to 119/7.

Captain Kathryn Bryce and Olivia Bell picked up a wicket each, but it was Sarah Bryce who stood tall in their batting, scoring an unbeaten 49. However, the rest of the lineup faltered, managing just 103/7 in their 20 overs.

Scotland’s bowlers have shown they can hold their own, but the batters will need to come to the party if they want to cause an upset in this must-win clash.

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WI-W vs SCO-W: Match Details & Live Streaming

WI-W vs SCO-W: Dubai International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report

The surface at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium has proven to be challenging for batters in the early stages of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024. In the first two matches here, the pitch offered significant assistance to both pacers and spinners, with the average first-innings score being around 118. Fast bowlers have found some movement early on, while spinners have come into play as the pitch begins to slow down as the game progresses. The nature of the wicket makes it difficult for batters to play freely, with shot-making requiring application and patience.

WI-W vs SCO-W: Probable Playing XIs

West Indies Women: Hayley Matthews (c), Qiana Joseph, Stafanie Taylor, Deandra Dottin, Shemaine Campbelle (wk), Chinelle Henry, Aaliyah Alleyne, Zaida James, Afy Fletcher, Karishma Ramharack, Shamilia Connell

Scotland Women: Saskia Horley, Sarah Jennifer Bryce (wk), Kathryn Bryce (c), Ailsa Lister, Priyanaz Chatterji, Darcey Carter, Lorna Jack, Katherine Fraser, Rachel Slater, Abtaha Maqsood, Olivia Bell

WI-W vs SCO-W: Winner Prediction

Considering the overall team composition and the experience of playing at the global stage, West Indies Women are clear favourites to win this contest.

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