Scotland’s Cinderella run at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 faces its toughest test yet as they take on powerhouse West Indies at Headingley. Here’s everything you need to know before the first ball is bowled.
WIW vs SCT-W Match Preview, Prediction, Timings, Lineups, Teams and How to Watch
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | West Indies Women vs Scotland Women |
| Tournament | ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 — Group 2 |
| Date | Thursday, June 18, 2026 |
| Time | 6:30 PM BST / 11:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Headingley, Leeds, England |
| Live TV (UK) | Sky Sports Cricket |
| Live Streaming | Sky GO, NOW TV |
| BBC | Ball-by-ball commentary on BBC Sport |
Match Preview
West Indies Women enter this clash as clear favourites. Led by the explosive Hayley Matthews, they boast one of the most dangerous batting line-ups in women’s cricket with the likes of Deandra Dottin and veteran Stafanie Taylor adding depth and experience. Their bowling attack, anchored by Afy Fletcher and Karishma Ramharack, is equally potent on English conditions.
Scotland Women, making their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup debut this year, have already proved they belong. Captain and all-rounder Kathryn Bryce is their talisman — a proven performer with bat and ball who has been in superb form throughout the tournament. Scotland stunned Ireland in the opener and will look to build on that momentum in their second Group 2 game.
Probable Playing XIs
West Indies Women (WIW): Hayley Matthews (c), Deandra Dottin, Stafanie Taylor, Shemaine Campbelle (wk), Chinelle Henry, Aaliyah Alleyne, Afy Fletcher, Karishma Ramharack, Qiana Joseph, Shamilia Connell, Ashmini Munisar
Scotland Women (SCT-W): Kathryn Bryce (c), Sarah Bryce (wk), Abtaha Maqsood, Kirstie Gordon, Priyanaz Chatterji, Megan McColl, Olivia Bell, Darcey Carter, Gabriella Fontenla, Rachel Slater, Ailsa Lister
Team Form & Head-to-Head
West Indies have historically dominated this fixture — they are a significantly higher-ranked Test nation in women’s cricket and bring World Cup semi-final experience from 2024. Scotland, however, are no pushovers. Their victory over Ireland showed technical discipline and genuine belief.
West Indies’ batting firepower in the powerplay — with Matthews capable of changing a game in three overs — will be the key factor to watch.
Match Prediction
WIW are favourites to win this fixture. Their batting depth, bowling variety, and vast T20 World Cup experience gives them the edge. Scotland will need something special from Kathryn Bryce and their spinners to pull off an upset.
Predicted winner: West Indies Women
How to Watch WIW vs SCT-W Live
Every match of the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup is live on Sky Sports Cricket in the UK, with ball-by-ball BBC Sport commentary available for all matches. International viewers can access live streaming via official broadcaster partners in their respective regions.
For the latest cricket match previews, live scores, and ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 updates, visit TechnoSports’ cricket section and our ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 coverage hub.
