Women's T20 World Cup 2024: Match 6, BAN-W vs ENG-W Match Preview: Head to Head records, pitch report and more

The coveted Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 is all set to continue with Bangladesh women (BAN-W) taking on England women (ENG-W). Both sides will lock horns at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in game 6 of the tournament on Saturday, October 5. It is worth noting that the game will be the English side's first in the competition. 

In their last five matches, the England women have only lost one game and tasted victory on four occasions. The team will hope to carry this good form into the World Cup and get off to a positive start. On the other hand, Bangladesh women have already played a game in the Women’s T20 World Cup.

The side faced off against Scotland women in the tournament's season opener and registered an emphatic win. Currently leaders of their group, Bangladesh women hope that they can continue their momentum and topple England women as well. 

BAN-W vs ENG-W Match Details

Pitch Report

The surface of the Sharjah Cricket Stadium is preferred mostly by the bowlers. Usually on the slower side, the spinner will aim to make the most of the pitch, and the batters should look to stay patient in the early stages of the game and accelerate towards the back end of the innings. Hence, opting to bowl first could be a wise decision for the skipper winning the toss at this iconic venue.

Also Check: Women's T20 World Cup 2024 Schedule

Head-To-Head Records

Probable Playing XIs

Bangladesh Women

Seeing as Bangladesh registered a win in the season opener, the side should be expected to field a lineup against England similar to that of Scotland. With skipper Nigar Sultana leading from the front, the likes of Nahida Akhter, Murshida Khatun, and many more will look to give their best performance.

Predicted XI: Sathi Rani, Murshida Khatun, Sobhana Mostary, Taj Nehar, Nigar Sultana (c), Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Fahima Khatun, Rabeya Khan, Nahida Akter, Marufa Akter.

England Women

With Maia Bouchier and Danni Wyatt opening the lineup, England women could field a squad which was similar to that of the warm-up matches. The likes of Nat Sciver-Brunt and Heather Knight will aim to give Bangladesh women their first loss of the tournament.

Predicted XI: Maia Bouchier, Danni Wyatt, Alice Capsey, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Heather Knight (c), Amy Jones (wk), Danielle Gibson, Freya Kemp, Sophie Ecclestone, Sarah Glenn, Lauren Bell.