Ireland Women face Scotland Women in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifiers 2022 on Wednesday, September 21 at Tolerance Oval in Abu Dhabi from 4:30 PM IST (Indian Standard Time).

The Scotland women’s cricket team are currently second on the points table (Group A) with two points in two games and a net run rate of 1.266. Scotland Women lost to Bangladesh Women by six wickets in their last game in this tournament. Shohely Akhter picked four wickets for the Bangladesh side as the Scots were bowled out for just 77 in their first innings. Bangladesh Women then chased the target down with 42 balls to spare. Before their loss to Bangladesh, Scotland Women beat the USA Women by 79 runs in their first game.

Meanwhile, the Ireland women’s cricket team beat the USA Women by nine wickets in their previous game in the tournament. Batting first, the USA were bowled out for just 92 runs thanks to a clinical bowling performance from the Irish bowlers. Amy Hunter scored 43 runs with the bat while Gaby Lewis scored 44 as Ireland Women chased the target down with 41 balls to spare. Ireland Women are currently third on the points table (Group A) with two points in two games.

Ireland Women vs Scotland Women ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier odds

Parimatch odds: Scotland women: 2.14, Ireland Women: 1.69

Betway odds: Scotland women: 2.10, Ireland Women: 1.66, 

Betwinner odds: Scotland women: 2.168, Ireland Women: 1.69 

Bet365 odds: Scotland Women: 2.37, Ireland Women: 1.57 

Note: Odds are subject to change. Please visit betting sites to check and confirm the latest odds.

Ireland Women vs Scotland Women head-to-head in T20Is

Ireland Women have won nine while Scotland Women have won four out of 13 T20Is played against each other.

In the last four WT20Is, Ireland Women have won three while Scotland Women have only won once.

Ireland Women beat Scotland Women 2-0 in their last WT20I series in 2022.

Ireland Women vs Scotland Women ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier squads

Ireland Women: Amy Hunter, Gaby Lewis, Rebecca Stokell, Shauna Kavanagh, Sophie MacMahon, Arlene Kelly, Eimear Richardson, Laura Delany (captain), Leah Paul, Orla Prendergast, Mary Waldron (wicketkeeper), Cara Murray, Georgina Dempsey, Jane Maguire, Rachel Delany.

Scotland Women: Abbi Aitken-Drummond, Saskia Horley, Katie McGill, Megan McColl, Ailsa Lister (wicketkeeper), Ellen Watson (wicketkeeper), Lorna Jack, Kathryn Bryce (captain and wicketkeeper), Abtaha Maqsood, Hannah Rainey, Katherine Fraser, Olivia Bell, Priyanaz Chatterji, Rachel Slater, Sarah Bryce.

Ireland Women vs Scotland Women probable playing XI

Ireland Women: Amy Hunter, Gaby Lewis, Orla Prendergast, Laura Delany (captain) Rebecca Stokell, Elmear Richardson, Cara Murray, Mary Waldron (wicketkeeper), Arlene Kelly, Leah Paul, Jane Maguire.

Scotland Women: Kathryn Bryce (captain and wicketkeeper), Abbi Aitken-Drummond, Saskia Horley, Sarah Bryce, Priyanaz Chatterji, Katherine Fraser, Megan McColl, Rachel Slater, Abtaha Maqsood, Hannah Rainey.

Ireland Women vs Scotland Women ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier combined fantasy XI

Amy Hunter, Gaby Lewis (captain), Laura Delany, Sarah Bryce, Saskia Horley, Mary Waldron (wicketkeeper), Katherine Fraser, Arlene Kelly, Rachel Slater, Leah Paul, Abtaha Maqsood.

Ireland Women top picks vs Scotland Women ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier

Amy Hunter: The right-handed batter has been the most consistent player for Ireland Women in the last three games, scoring 121 runs. Hunter made 43 runs against the USA in the last game to ensure an easy win for her side. She also scored a brisk 32-ball 33 against Bangladesh Women in the first game helping Ireland Women reach close to the Bangladesh total.

Gaby Lewis: The 21-year-old all-rounder has scored 1216 runs in 58 T20Is at an average of 24.32. Lewis has scored six half-centuries and one century in this format and has a top score of 105 not out. Gaby has been prolific for the Ireland side in T20Is and will be their most trusted batter against Scotland Women The right-handed batter also scored an unbeaten 44 in the last game against the USA.

Scotland Women top picks vs Ireland Women ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier

Sarah Bryce: The 22-year-old has scored 796 runs in T20Is at an average of 28.42. Bryce has scored two half-centuries in this format and has a top score of 65. The right-handed batter scored a 32-ball 45 in the first game against the USA to help her side reach a reasonable score in the first innings.

Katherine Fraser: The right-spinner picked 15 wickets in her last 10 games in this format at an economy of 4.97. Fraser has scalped 37 wickets in T20Is at an average of 11.89. The 17-year-old cricketer has picked three wickets in two games in this tournament and will be Scotland’s main bowler against the Irish side.

Ireland Women vs Scotland Women ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier prediction

Ireland Women are clear favourites to beat Scotland Women considering their current form and overall record against the Scotts.

The Scotland Women have a talented squad but will face an uphill task in the upcoming fixture.

Ireland Women vs Scotland Women ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier playing conditions and weather report

Maximum Temperature: 24°C

Precipitation: 10%

Humidity: 60%

Wind: 26 km/h

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