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England begin their Women’s T20 World Cup against Bangladesh in Sharjah on Saturday.
Heather Knight’s side are among the favorites to lift the trophy and will be looking to get off to a winning start, particularly given the tough test they face on Monday against reigning world champions South Africa and favorite of Group B, which inflicted a defeat of 10 wickets. over the West Indies in their opening match on Friday.
Bangladesh are already in the picture after winning the opening match of the tournament against Scotland by 16 runs, although they got lucky after a poor Scotland squad squandered several routine chances.
Bangladesh was supposed to host this World Cup – the Bangladesh Cricket Board still technically holds the organizing rights – but civil unrest in the country forced the United Arab Emirates to intervene late.
The crowds were sorely missed in the opening matches, but England’s players will be more focused on the action on the friendly Sharjah pitch, which is expected to play into the hands of spinners Sophie Ecclestone and Sarah Glenn.
When will England vs Bangladesh take place?
England’s opening T20 World Cup match against Bangladesh will take place today, Saturday October 5, from 3pm BST.
How to watch
England vs Bangladesh will be shown live on Sky Sports’ Main Event and Cricket channels. Subscribers can also stream the action live via the Sky Go app and website.
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England’s World Cup squad
Heather Knight (C; Western Storm), Lauren Bell (Southern Vipers), Maia Bouchier (Southern Vipers), Alice Capsey (South East Stars), Charlie Dean (Southern Vipers), Sophia Dunkley (South East Stars), Sophie Ecclestone (Thunder ), Danielle Gibson (Western Storm), Sarah Glenn (The Blaze), Bess Heath (Northern Diamonds), Amy Jones (Central Sparks), Freya Kemp (Southern Vipers), Nat Sciver-Brunt (The Blaze), Linsey Smith (Southern Vipers), Danni Wyatt-Hodge (Southern Vipers).
England Group B fixtures
Saturday October 5, Bangladesh v England, Sharjah
Monday October 7, England v South Africa, Sharjah
Sunday October 13, England v Scotland, Sharjah
Tuesday October 15, England v West Indies, Dubai
T20 World Cup semi-finals and final
Thursday October 17, semi-final 1, Dubai
Friday October 18, semi-final 2, Sharjah
Sunday October 20, final, Dubai
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