The first week ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 ends with the eagerly awaited Group B match West Indian women compete against the debutants of the tournament Scottish Women Headingley, Leeds. Both teams enter this twelfth match high on confidence, having secured important victories in their opening games. Chasing down a target to beat the West Indies powerhouse, it made a big splash New Zealand propelled by an outstanding, unbeaten 90, with seven wickets To Shemaine Campbell and reliable support from the captain Hayley Matthews.
At the other end, Scotland comfortably dispatched Ireland by 40 runs, with a brilliant 106-run partnership between the sisters closing strongly. Kathryn and Sarah Brycealong with a sharp three-catch catch from the spinner Kirsty Gordon. Headingley’s historically reliable surface often favors seamers before making batters under cloudy skies. While Scotland will rely on their ground discipline and Catherine’s tactical leadership to pull off the upset, the experienced Caribbean side hold a strong advantage. Explosive is supported by moderate threat Deandra Dottin and with an extremely deep bowling unit, West Indies will aim to dominate the power plays and build momentum towards the semi-finals.
WI-W vs SCO-W, Women’s T20 World Cup: Match details
- Date and Time: June 18, 23:00 IST / 17:30 GMT / 18:30 local
- Location: Headingley, Leeds
WI-W vs SCO-W Head to Head Record in T20Is
Matches played: 1 | West Indies Women: 1 | Scottish Women: 0 | No result/score: 0
Headingley Pitch Report
The surface at Headingley, Leeds is expected to offer a highly competitive balance for tonight’s clash. True to its traditional characteristics under cloudy skies, the pitch will provide real swing and extra bounce for the Mariners during the initial power play. High humidity levels will cause the new ball to move significantly off the deck. However, once the initial glitz wears off, the track transforms into a true, stroke-friendly deck, allowing players to hit cleanly down the line. Historical data takes precedence over generalization here, as it is often difficult to follow as the game progresses.
Groups
Scottish Women: Darcey Carter, Katherine Fraser, Kathryn Bryce (c), Sarah Bryce (wk), Ailsa Lister, Megan McColl, Priyanaz Chatterji, Rachel Slater, Kirstie Gordon, Chloe Abel, Gabriella Fontenla, Pippa Sproul, Maisie Maceira, Olivia,
West Indian women: Qiana Joseph, Hayley Matthews (c), Shemaine Campbell (wk), Deandra DottinJahzara Claxton, Jannillea Glasgow, Aaliyah Alleyne, Zaida James, Shawnisha Hector, Afy Fletcher, Karishma Ramharack, Mandy Mangru, Ashmini Munisar, Chinelle Henry, Stafanie Taylor
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WI-W vs SCO-W, Women’s T20 World Cup: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- Scotland women win the toss first
- Scotland Women power play score: 30-40
- Scotland Women’s overall score: 140-150
Case 2:
- West Indies Women win the toss first
- West Indies Women’s powerplay score: 50-60
- West Indies Women’s Total Score: 190-200
Match result: West Indies Women won the competition.
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