SHARJAH: West Indies won the toss and chose to bowl first against Bangladesh in the 13th match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 here at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Thursday.
PLAYING XIs
Bangladesh: Dilara Akter, Shathi Rani, Sobhana Mostary, Nigar Sultana (c), Taj Nehar, Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Rabeya Khan, Fahima Khatun, Nahida Akter, Marufa Akter.
West Indies: Hayley Matthews (c), Stafanie Taylor, Shemaine Campbelle, Deandra Dottin, Chinelle Henry, Qiana Joseph, Mandy Mangru, Ashmini Munisar, Aaliyah Alleyne, Afy Fletcher, Karishma Ramharack.
Speaking at the toss, West Indies captain Matthews claimed that their strategy to bowl first has benefitted them so far in the tournament and thus is happy with the outcome of the coin toss.
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Bangladesh captain Sultana, on the other hand, shared that they wanted to bat first so she too, is happy with how it unfolded.
She further acknowledged Bangladesh’s struggles with the bat in the ongoing Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 but emphasized that they are focused on their strengths and will look to turn things around on the batting-friendly surface.
It is worth mentioning that this is a must-win game for both West Indies and Bangladesh, placed third and fourth respectively in Group B standings of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024.
Bangladesh had a dream start to their campaign with a 16-run victory over Scotland before coming up 21 runs short against former champions England.
They next face South Africa, who are at the summit with four points in three matches.
West Indies had a disastrous start to their campaign as they succumbed to a 10-wicket thrashing against South Africa but rout Scotland in their next fixture by six wickets and 50 balls to spare to move to third.
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