As the excitement builds for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, Scotland’s women’s cricket team is gearing up to make a significant impact on the global stage. Scotland's women's cricket team is gearing up for their debut appearance at the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. The squad, announced on 2 September 2024, boasts a blend of experienced campaigners and promising young talents.
Led by the all-rounder Kathryn Bryce, the team is determined to make a significant impact on the global stage.
Source: Cricket Scotland
Scotland ICC T20 World Cup Squad 2024
According to Cricket Scotland, 13 members of the squad played a crucial role in the qualifying campaign in the UAE during April and May, where Scotland made history by securing a spot in the senior ICC Women’s World Cup for the first time. Joining this group are Olivia Bell and Abbi Aitken-Drummond, who also contributed to Scotland's recent success in the Tri-Series in the Netherlands.
🥁 Introducing your Scotland squad for the 2024 ICC Women's @T20WorldCup...
— Cricket Scotland (@CricketScotland) September 2, 2024
Brought to you by those who were there at the start 💜#FollowScotland pic.twitter.com/fG14l9hMPX
Here is the complete list of players:
Player | Role |
Kathryn Bryce (Captain) | All-Rounder |
Katherine Fraser | All-Rounder |
Olivia Bell | All-Rounder |
Saskia Horley | All-Rounder |
Sarah Bryce (Vice-Captain) | Batter/Wicketkeeper |
Ailsa Lister | Batter/Wicketkeeper |
Lorna Jack-Brown | Batter |
Abbi Aitken-Drummond | Batter |
Chloe Abel | Batter |
Priyanaz Chatterji | Batter |
Megan McColl | Batter |
Darcey Carter | Batter |
Hannah Rainey | Batter |
Abtaha Maqsood | Bowler |
Rachel Slater | Bowler |
Craig Wallace | Head Coach |
Scotland is set to compete against Bangladesh, West Indies, South Africa, and England in Group B, with the top two teams advancing to the semifinal stage. The tournament kicks off on October 3, with Scotland facing Bangladesh in the opening match in Sharjah.
Craig Wallace, Head Coach of Scotland’s Women's team, mentions: “This is a special day for everyone connected with this team. To be part of the first group of Scottish players to be selected for a senior Women’s World Cup is a great achievement, and the players and their families should be so proud.”
“The makeup and balance of this squad is outstanding. We’ve got match-winners from start to finish within it, which I think is the big difference in the evolution of this squad during my short tenure. People have been putting in crucial performances each time they step onto the field, and that runs right the way through the squad,” he adds.
The Scotland Women’s ICC T20 World Cup Squad 2024 is a team full of promise and potential. With a balanced mix of experience and youth, strong leadership, and a well-rounded game plan, they are poised to make their mark in the tournament.
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