West Indies Women vs Scotland Women Prediction & Preview – T20 World Cup 2026

West Indies Women opened with a strong win, chasing down New Zealand’s 163 with one ball remaining. Shemaine Campbelle played the innings of her career, an unbeaten 90 off 62 balls with seven fours and three sixes, after captain Hayley Matthews gave them a platform with 48 off 37. Stafanie Taylor and Chinelle Henry missed that game with minor injuries, but Deandra Dottin adds middle-order power.

Aaliyah Alleyne tore through New Zealand’s top order for career-best figures of 4/27, while left-arm spinner Qiana Joseph held things together in the middle overs with a recent economy of 5.70. On a true Headingley surface, the aggressive West Indies batting group will aim to keep Scotland under pressure.

Scotland come in with confidence after beating Ireland by 40 runs in Manchester. Kathryn Bryce hit 60 off 39 and has 278 runs at a strike rate of 152.74, and Sarah Bryce added 49 off 35. The bowlers were sharp, with Katherine Fraser taking 3/19, Kirstie Gordon 3/16 and Kathryn Bryce 2/19. Their middle order is yet to be tested at this level, so early breakthroughs and discipline will be central to any upset.

Probable playing XI

Pitch report

Headingley is known for a balanced contest. Seamers often get swing and movement early, especially under cloud, and then the pitch settles to favour batters with consistent pace and bounce. Players who survive the new ball can profit from the quick outfield. Spinners play a supporting role. Scores of 170–190 are normally competitive in T20 cricket here.

Weather

A mild, comfortable evening is expected, with temperatures of 16–20°C, mostly cloudy skies and a slight chance of light drizzle. Winds should be light to moderate, and no significant disruption is forecast.

Expected scores

• 1st innings: 150–165
• 2nd innings: 140–155

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