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The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 has delivered yet another exciting encounter, showcasing the intensity and enthusiasm of women’s cricket. In Match 17, held at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, England Women faced Scotland Women in a contest that highlighted both moments of luck and sheer dominance. With the stakes high, both teams were eager to secure a crucial victory, but it was England who ultimately showcased their superiority.
Katherine Fraser survives despite bails hitting her stumps
In a remarkable incident during Scotland’s innings, Katherine Fraser experienced a stroke of luck that left everyone in disbelief. In the penultimate over, bowled by Nat Sciver-Brunt, Fraser attempted to ramp up the scoring but swung across the line and struck the leg stump instead. The bails lit up, leading to an instant reaction from the England players, who believed they had secured their seventh wicket.
Wicketkeeper Amy Jones and Sciver-Brunt immediately began celebrating, believing that Fraser had been dismissed. However, to their surprise, the bails remained intact, and the ball raced away to the fine-leg boundary, enabling Fraser to stay unbeaten. The surreal moment was perfectly summed up by Sophie Ecclestone, who couldn’t help but smile in disbelief, while Sciver-Brunt looked on, bewildered.
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England claim a dominating win
Despite the comedic moment involving Fraser, Scotland struggled to set a competitive target, finishing their innings at just 109 runs for the loss of six wickets. In response, England showcased their batting prowess, chasing down the modest total without losing a wicket in only 10 overs. The opening pair of Maia Bouchier and Danielle Wyatt-Hodge shone, with Bouchier scoring an explosive 62 not out and Wyatt-Hodge contributing 51 not out. Their unbeaten partnership of 113 runs not only secured a comfortable victory but also highlighted England’s strength in depth as they edged closer to semi-final qualification in the tournament.
