BAN vs ENG Dream11 Prediction: 3 Differentials you can pick for today's Women's T20 World Cup 2024 match - October 5, 2024
Bangladesh and England will meet in the sixth ICC Women's T20I World Cup 2024 match at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Saturday, October 5.
After a morale-boosting win over Scotland on Thursday, October 3, Bangladesh will be raring to go against England, especially with the conditions suiting them. They need to put in a more proactive batting performance to take anything away from this game.
England will look to start strong with a win as they look to top their group. They were in good form in their warm-up matches, beating New Zealand comfortably, but losing to Australia.
On that note, let's look at the top three Dream11 differentials in this match.
#3 Marufa Akter (BOWL - BAN)
Despite picking up the crucial wicket of Scotland captain Kathryn Bryce and bowling a solid spell of 1/17 in three overs, it's surprising to see Bangladesh pacer Marufa Akter have low ownership levels. Once again, she remains a quality Dream11 differential pick.
The Sharjah wicket hasn't been easy to bat on, but the England batters are sure to take the Bangladesh bowlers on, increasing the wicket-taking chances of someone like Marufa.
She bowled two overs in the powerplay and one at the death, and having someone who operates in these two phases of the game always adds extra value to one's Dream11 team.
#2 Maia Bouchier (BAT - ENG)
Maia Boucher is expected to open the batting for England at this World Cup. While her opening partner Danielle Wyatt is well-owned on Dream11, Maia could be a powerful differential option.
Known for her quick starts at the top of the innings, Maia Bouchier won't waste any time going after the opposition bowlers, and there is a risk that she gets out playing one shot too many. However, there's also a high upside to her game, with strike rate and boundary points boosting her overall points ceiling.
For those looking for a risky but highly rewarding punt, Maia Bouchier could be the ideal pick.
#1 Lauren Bell (BOWL - ENG)
Lauren Bell is set to be England's primary pacer at this World Cup, and it's really surprising to see an established front-line bowler like her having minimal ownership going into a match against Bangladesh.
The 23-year-old has made a sparkling start to her international career, picking up 32 wickets in only 23 T20I matches. She's also ranked 11th in the ICC T20I Bowlers' Rankings. The way Bangladesh lost plenty of wickets in a clump towards the end of the innings against Scotland bodes well for Lauren Bell, who's expected to bowl at least one over in that period of the game.
Having a bonafide wicket-taker like Bell against not the best batting unit is a no-brainer and she's the best Dream11 differential in this match.