Sri Lanka and Scotland Set for Decisive Final in Women’s T20 World Cup
Having secured their places in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 in Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Scotland are now preparing for a crucial final showdown in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, 7 May. The outcome of this match will determine the groups in which these teams will compete in the main event later this year.
Group A comprises Australia, India, New Zealand, and Pakistan, while Group B includes South Africa, England, West Indies, and host nation Bangladesh. These groupings were disclosed earlier this week during the fixtures announcement.
The victor of the Qualifier final will join Group A as Qualifier 1, while the runner-up will be placed in Group B as Qualifier 2.
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Sri Lanka’s Unbeaten Journey to the Finals
Despite facing some tough challenges, Sri Lanka has managed to uphold their reputation by securing five consecutive victories. Their semi-final encounter with UAE’s Esha Oza was particularly nerve-wracking, with the latter’s performance nearly tipping the scales in UAE’s favor.
Reflecting on the tense semi-final, Chamari Athapaththu, the Sri Lankan captain, expressed her relief at securing Esha Oza’s wicket, which she described as a game-changing moment. She also acknowledged the team’s collective happiness at winning the semi-final, despite the last-minute victory.
In their previous encounter in Group A, Sri Lanka registered a comfortable ten-wicket win over Scotland, having bowled them out for 94.
Scotland’s Dream Run Powered by Kathryn Bryce
Kathryn Bryce, the Scottish captain, has been the cornerstone of Scotland’s impressive journey to the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024. She is currently the top run-scorer and joint-highest wicket-taker for her team in the tournament.
Speaking to Cricket Scotland after her remarkable performance in the semi-final, Bryce acknowledged the efforts of those who played before her and expressed her satisfaction with the team’s performance in the Qualifiers.
Other key contributors to Scotland’s success include Rachel Slater, Megan McColl, and Abtaha Maqsood. While their participation in the main event in Bangladesh is confirmed, a victory against Sri Lanka in the final would provide a significant morale boost for Scotland.