West Indies Women vs Scotland Women: A Pivotal Group B Encounter
West Indies and Scotland are set to clash in a significant Group B match of the Women's T20 World Cup in Leeds, both entering the contest following opening-round triumphs. The West Indies chased down a challenging 163 against defending champions New Zealand, while Scotland celebrated their first-ever Women's T20 World Cup victory, defeating Ireland by 40 runs.
Having beaten Scotland by six wickets during the 2024 T20 World Cup, the West Indies enter as favorites. However, Scotland's recent improved form and growing confidence make them a dangerous opponent in a match that could heavily influence the Group B standings.
Pitch Report: Headingley, Leeds
The pitch at Headingley for this ICC Women's T20 World Cup fixture is a flat, batting-friendly surface that provides early assistance to seam bowlers. Once the new ball loses its shine and movement decreases, the track becomes an excellent batting deck, allowing players to accelerate quickly. This was evident yesterday when India posted a massive 209 for 5 on this very ground.
Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played: 1
- West Indies Women Won: 1
- Scotland Women Won: 0
Predicted Playing XIs
West Indies Women Probable XI
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 Probable XI
Darcey Carter, Katherine Fraser, Kathryn Bryce (C), Sarah Bryce (wk), Megan McColl, Ailsa Lister, Priyanaz Chatterji, Rachel Slater, Kirstie Gordon, Chloe Abel, Gabriella Fontenla.
Toss Timing
The West Indies Women vs Scotland Women ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 match will be held on Thursday, June 18, at the Rose Bowl, Southampton. The contest starts at 7:00 PM IST (1:30 PM GMT / 2:30 PM local time), with the toss 30 minutes prior.
The England Women vs Ireland Women match is scheduled for Tuesday, June 16, at Headingley, Leeds, starting at 11:00 PM IST (5:30 PM GMT / 6:30 PM local time), with the toss 30 minutes before.
Weather Update: Headingley, Leeds
Currently, Headingley experiences mostly cloudy conditions with a temperature of 13°C, expected to warm to a peak of 23°C by afternoon. Humidity is high at 82%, accompanied by a light southwest breeze at 4 mph. These conditions are ideal for seam and swing bowlers, as moisture and overhead clouds aid the new ball movement off the deck.
Live Streaming Details
The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 will be broadcast live on Star Sports (TV), with live streaming available on JioHotstar.
