WI-W vs SCO-W, Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, Match Prediction: Who will today’s game between West Indies Women and Scotland Women?

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The first week of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 winds down with a highly anticipated Group B encounter as West Indies Women square off against tournament debutants Scotland Women at Headingley, Leeds. Both teams enter this twelfth match brimming with high confidence, having secured crucial victories in their respective opening games. West Indies caused a major splash by chasing down a target to defeat powerhouse New Zealand by seven wickets, propelled by an outstanding, unbeaten 90 from Shemaine Campbelle and reliable support from skipper Hayley Matthews.

On the other hand, Scotland comfortably dispatched Ireland by 40 runs, heavily anchored by a brilliant 106-run partnership between sisters Kathryn and Sarah Bryce, alongside a sharp three-wicket haul from spinner Kirstie Gordon. Headingley’s historically reliable surface often favours seamers early on before smoothing out for batters under the cloudy skies. While Scotland relies on their core discipline and the tactical leadership of Kathryn to pull off an upset, the seasoned Caribbean side holds a heavy upper hand. Backed by the explosive middle-order threat of Deandra Dottin and a remarkably deep bowling unit, West Indies will aim to dominate the powerplay and firmly solidify their momentum toward the semi-finals.

Matches played: 1 | West Indies Women: 1 | Scotland Women: 0 | No result/tie: 0

The surface at Headingley, Leeds, is expected to offer a highly competitive balance for this evening clash. True to its traditional characteristics under overcast skies, the pitch will provide genuine swing and extra bounce for the seamers during the initial powerplay. High humidity levels will keep the new ball moving significantly off the deck. However, once the initial shine wears off, the track transitions into a true, batting-friendly deck, allowing players to hit cleanly through the line. The historical data heavily favours setting a total here, as chasing often proves tricky as the game wears on.

Scotland 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 Bell, Hannah Rainey

West Indies Women: Qiana Joseph, Hayley Matthews (c), Shemaine Campbelle (wk), Deandra Dottin, Jahzara 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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Match result: West Indies Women to win the contest.

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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.