BAN vs SCO Dream11 Prediction: 3 Differentials you can pick for today's Women's T20 World Cup 2024 match - October 3, 2024
Bangladesh and Scotland lock horns in the opening fixture of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 on Thursday, October 3, at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
Official hosts Bangladesh will look to begin their campaign with a win against a Scotland side that they've had plenty of success against in the past. They will lean heavily on their bowling attack, while hoping that captain Nigar Sultana can lead the batting unit to put in a quality performance.
Scotland make their first appearance in a World Cup, and they'll look to stun the hosts with a spirited performance. They certainly have the personnel to carry out the task, as shown by their convincing win over Pakistan in a warm-up match.
On that note, let's look at the top three Dream11 differentials for this match.
#3 Dilara Akter (WK) (BAN)
Bangladesh opener Dilara Akter could be a handy differential for Dream11 players to consider. The keeper-batter is unlikely to keep wickets with skipper Nigar Sultana donning the gloves. But being an opener, Dilara always has a very high ceiling for points, especially in T20 cricket.
However, she has a very low ownership going into this match. That might be because her international numbers so far don't make for the best viewing.
The 20-year-old has scored only 183 runs in 15 matches, but a lot of those games have come against high-quality opposition like India, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan. And the fact that she captained Bangladesh in their second warm-up game shows the faith the team has in her.
While a risky pick, Dilara Akter definitely has it in her to produce a sizeable Dream11 haul for her backers.
#2 Katherine Fraser (ALL) (SCO)
Bowling all-rounder Katherine Fraser could be a valuable Dream11 differential from Scotland. The 19-year-old off-spinner has amassed a wealth of experience at a young age, picking up 41 wickets from 37 T20Is at a stellar economy rate of 5.15.
She hasn't done much with the bat in T20Is. But she's certainly capable of wielding the willow to good effect, as is evidenced by her numbers in ODI cricket, with her best an unbeaten knock of 74.
A spin-bowling all-rounder is a great source of points in women's cricket, especially considering the UAE conditions. Katherine Fraser has been overlooked by many and she could be a solid Dream11 differential.
#1 Marufa Akter (BOWL) (BAN)
Marufa Akter will spearhead Bangladesh's seam-bowling attack at this World Cup, potentially alongside Jahanara Alam. It's a huge surprise to see the 19-year-old's ownership in single digits heading into this contest.
She is very likely to complete her full quota of overs and should do so both with the new ball and at the death, making her a very potent wicket-taking option, and a solid Dream11 pick.
She has picked up 18 wickets in 26 T20Is. While it's not the best of records, the phases she bowls in and the quality of the opposition batting lineup, make her a very powerful Dream11 differential.