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The Women’s Tri-Series in the Netherlands gets underway as Scotland face Papua New Guinea in the opening match. Scotland will be looking to start their campaign on a positive note, while Papua New Guinea aim to bounce back from their defeat in the opening match.
Papua New Guinea Women Preview
Papua New Guinea will be looking to improve their performance after a disappointing loss in their opening match. Their batting lineup, led by Henao Thomas and Siaka, showed glimpses of potential, but the team struggled to build consistent partnerships. The bowling attack, featuring Geue Tom and Isabel Tabua, will need to be more consistent to restrict the opposition.
Papua New Guinea Women Predicted Playing XI:
- Naoni Vara
- Brenda Tau
- Tanya Ruma
- Jimmy
- Siaka
- Kevau Frank
- Vicky Ara
- Geue Tom
- Isabel Tabua
- Vicky Buruka
- Henuo Thomas
Scotland Women Preview
Scotland will be confident of starting their campaign with a win, given their strong squad on paper. Their batting lineup, led by Chloe Abel and Maryam Faisal, is formidable. The bowling attack, featuring Abbi Drummond and Katherine Fraser, has the potential to be effective in restricting the opposition.
Scotland Women Predicted Playing XI:
- Chloe Abel
- Maryam Faisal
- Niah Muir
- Darcy Carter
- Sasika Horley
- Olivia Bell
- Lorna Jack
- Abbi Drummond
- Priyanka Chatteeji
- Megan McColl
- Katherine Fraser
Pitch and Weather Conditions:
- The Utrecht pitch is expected to offer a balanced contest between bat and ball.
- The weather forecast predicts sunny conditions throughout the day.
Toss Prediction:
Both teams will be keen to win the toss and bat first, taking advantage of the batting-friendly conditions.
Match Prediction:
Scotland are favorites going into this match, given their stronger squad on paper. However, Papua New Guinea will be eager to secure a victory to stay in contention for the tournament.
Winner: Scotland Women Will Win
Expect a closely fought contest with Scotland emerging as slight favorites.
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