WT20WC 2024 Day One Preview: Bangladesh, Scotland, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka Set for Exciting Opening Day
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The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 kicks off on Thursday, October 3, with two exciting group-stage matches. Bangladesh takes on World Cup debutants Scotland in Sharjah in Group B, followed by Pakistan’s clash with Sri Lanka in Group A, both at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
Date & Time: Thursday, October 3 (14:00 local), Sharjah Cricket Stadium
Bangladesh had initially hoped to host the tournament, but unforeseen circumstances caused a change of location. Despite this, the match still presents a crucial opportunity for the team on the world stage.
Scotland, ranked lower than Bangladesh in Group B, will be eager to make their mark by securing points early, especially before facing tougher opponents like England, West Indies, and South Africa. This match holds special significance for Scotland as it marks their debut at an ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, and they’ll be aiming for a statement win on this historic day.
What the Captains Said Bangladesh Captain, Nigar Sultana:
“Although it was initially disappointing to have the event shifted from Bangladesh, we are professionals, and we’re focused on delivering a strong performance for our fans. Sharjah has a large Bangladeshi community, and I expect a big crowd supporting us.”
Scotland Captain, Kathryn Bryce:
“We’ve played some fantastic cricket leading up to the tournament. Our goal is to compete and showcase our abilities on this stage, putting in strong performances against these teams.”
Date & Time: Thursday, October 3 (18:00 local), Sharjah Cricket Stadium
The opening Group A match will be a rematch of the Asia Cup semi-final from July, where Sri Lanka emerged victorious in a thrilling finish. Sri Lanka will be looking to replicate that success to kickstart their campaign and build momentum as they aim for a place in the knockout stages. With tougher fixtures against Australia, India, and New Zealand ahead, this match offers Sri Lanka the best opportunity to secure a win as the higher-ranked team.
Pakistan, meanwhile, enters a new era under the leadership of 22-year-old Fatima Sana. Despite some disappointing results in warm-up matches against Scotland and Bangladesh, Pakistan hopes to begin their World Cup journey with a morale-boosting win under Sana’s captaincy.
What the Captains Said Pakistan Captain, Fatima Sana:
“I’m excited to express myself as captain and take brave decisions on the field. Our management has been incredibly supportive, and I’m looking forward to leading the team in this new phase.”
Sri Lanka Captain, Chamari Athapaththu:
“We’re comfortable playing with the underdog tag, and we don’t feel any extra pressure. My team is young, but we’ve been performing well in the last 16 months. We’ll take it one game at a time, keeping things simple.”
