Scotland Women’s ICC T20 World Cup Squad 2024: Players Names and Role

As anticipation builds for the 2024 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, the Scottish women’s cricket team is gearing up to make its debut on the global stage. The Scottish women’s cricket team is gearing up to make its debut at the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup. The team was announced on 2 September 2024 and the squad consists of a mix of experienced players and promising young talent.

Led by all-rounder Katherine Blythe, the team is determined to make a major impact on the global stage.

Source: Scottish Cricket Association

Scotland ICC T20 World Cup squad 2024

According to Scottish Cricket, 13 members of the squad played a key role in Scotland making history by qualifying for the ICC Women’s World Cup for the first time in April and May during the qualifiers held in the United Arab Emirates. Joining the squad were Olivia Bell and Abbi Aitken-Drummond, who also contributed to Scotland’s recent success in the three-match series in the Netherlands.

— Scottish Cricket Association (@CricketScotland) September 2, 2024

Here is the full roster:

Player

Role

Katherine Blythe (Captain)

All-rounder

Katherine Fraser

All-rounder

Olivia Bell

All-rounder

Saskia Hawley

All-rounder

Sarah Blythe (Vice Captain)

Batsman/Wicketkeeper

Elsa Lister

Batsman/Wicketkeeper

Lorna Jack Brown

batter

Abby Aitken-Drummond

batter

Chloe Abel

batter

Priyanaz Chatterjee

batter

Megan McColl

batter

Darcy Carter

batter

Hannah Rainey

batter

Abudaha Maqsoud

Pitcher

Rachel Slater

Pitcher

Craig Wallace

Head Coach

Scotland will face Bangladesh, West Indies, South Africa and England in Group B, with the top two teams set to advance to the semi-finals. The tournament will kick off on October 3, with Scotland taking on Bangladesh in Sharjah.

Craig Wallace, head coach of the Scotland women’s football team, said: “This is a special day for everyone associated with this team. To be one of the first Scottish players selected for the Women’s World Cup is a great achievement and the players and their families should be very proud.”

“The squad and balance of this team is outstanding. From start to finish, we have players who can win games and I think that has been a huge difference in how this team has developed in my short tenure. Every time they step on the pitch, the players perform well and that shows throughout the team.” He added.

The Scotland Women’s ICC T20 World Cup 2024 squad is a team full of promise and potential. With a balanced mix of experienced and young players, strong leadership and a comprehensive game plan, they are expected to shine in the tournament.