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Sciver-Brunt's place in England's XI seems likely to go to Sophia Dunkley, who is the spare batter in England's squad, although it is unclear where she will slot into the top order.

Ecclestone is set to be up against a former international team-mate this weekend in fellow slow left-armer Kirstie Gordon, who was part of the England side that finished runners-up at the 2018 tournament.

Born in Huntly, Aberdeenshire, Gordon defected to Scotland last December and has taken four wickets in her two World Cup appearances.
Ecclestone believes keeping Gordon, plus the Bryce sisters - captain and star all-rounder Kathryn and wicketkeeper-batter Sarah - quiet, could go a long way to settling the contest in England's favour.

"Scotland is a force to be reckoned with," Ecclestone added. "You've got the likes of Kirstie Gordon, who's now playing for them again.
"It's quite weird for her to be playing for a different team in a World Cup, but she's a great bowler, so it will be really nice for her to play for Scotland in a World Cup.

"I've played with the Bryce sisters at different teams. They can take games away from opponents, so it will be a good competition. It will be really important to stop them."

Ecclestone tipped the Bryce siblings to be in the mix with England and Scotland players set to be teammates for Team GB when cricket makes its long-awaited return to the Olympics in Los Angeles in 2028.

"I don't really think too far ahead, but to play in the Olympics alongside some of the girls, the Bryce sisters will be up there," Ecclestone added.
"We'll have a great team going into those Olympics; it will be pretty cool."