The West Indies Women (WI W) will face Scotland Women (SCO W) in Match No. 12 of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026at Headingley, Leeds. With both teams already registering victories in the tournament, this Group B clash could play a crucial role in shaping the race for the semi-finals.
Hayley Matthews and her side got their campaign off to a winning start and currently sit third in the Group B standings. The Caribbean outfit boasts a strong mix of experience and power, with Matthews leading from
the front alongside several proven match-winners. Having secured two valuable points in their opening game, West Indies will be eager to build momentum and strengthen their position in the group.
Meanwhile, Scotland Women have been one of the early surprises of the tournament. They won their opening match convincingly and occupy second place in the standings thanks to a healthy net run rate.
While the Caribbeans will start as favourites on paper due to their experience in global events, Scotland have already demonstrated that they can compete at this level.
WI W vs SCO W: Match Details
| Match | West Indies Women vs Scotland Women, Match 12, Women's T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Date and Time (IST) | Thursday, June 18, 2026, 06:30 PM (IST) |
| Venue |
Headingley, Leeds
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| Broadcast and Live Streaming | JioStar Network Channels and JioHotstar (App & Website) |
Headingley, Leeds: Pitch Report
The pitch at Headingley, Leeds, is known to be a batting paradise, with immense help for the batters. In two T20 matches at the venue, the average first innings score of 188 indicates the flat nature of the wicket at the venue. There will be some assistance for the pacers with good bounce.
WI W vs SCO W: Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | 01 |
| Won by WI W | 00 |
| Won by SCO W | 01 |
| No Result | 00 |
| Tied | 00 |
| Only Fixture | October 06, 2024 (SCO W Won) |
WI W vs SCO W: Predicted Playing XIs
West Indies Women:
Hayley Matthews (C), Qiana Joseph, Shemaine Campbelle (WK), Deandra Dottin, Jahzara Claxton, Jannillea Glasgow, Aaliyah Alleyne, Zaida James, Shawnisha Hector, Afy Fletcher, Karishma Ramharack
Scotland Women:
Darcey Carter, Katherine Fraser, Kathryn Bryce (C), Sarah Bryce (WK), Megan McColl, Ailsa Lister, Priyanaz Chatterji, Rachel Slater, Kirstie Gordon, Chloe Abel, Gabriella Fontenla
WI W vs SCO W: Probable Best Performers of the Match
Probable Best Batter: Kathryn Bryce
The Scotland captain Kathryn Brycewill be the batter to watch out for in this contest. The right-hander opened her T20 World Cup 2026 campaign with a well-made 60 runs against Ireland women. In her last five innings, she has managed to cross the 50-run mark thrice.
Probable Best Bowler: Aaliyah Alleyne
West Indies pacer Aaliyah Alleyne will be the bowler to watch out for in this contest. She was brilliant in the West Indies’ thumping win over the defending champions New Zealand in their tournament opener. She claimed four wickets, giving away just 27 runs.
