England Women vs Scotland Women Prediction & Match Preview – T20 World Cup 16th Match
Match summary
England Women face Scotland Women at Headingley. Our preview covers England’s opening win, pitch and weather notes, expected scores and a winner pick.
Match details
| Match | England Women vs Scotland Women, 16th Match |
|---|---|
| Series | ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Date | 20 Jun 2026 |
| Start time | 5:30 pm GMT / 6:30 pm local |
| Venue | Headingley, Leeds |
| Status | Played |
| Our pick | England Women |
| Toss pick | England Women |
Matches in this series
Match preview
England could hardly have started better. They beat Sri Lanka by 87 runs after reaching 219/1, with Danni Wyatt-Hodge’s unbeaten 105 off 60 balls the centrepiece. Amy Jones made a fluent 53 off 38 at the top, and captain Nat Sciver-Brunt finished the innings with 46 off 22 balls. The middle order was barely needed, which leaves Alice Capsey, Heather Knight, Freya Kemp and Sophia Dunkley fresh and dangerous.
The bowling was just as convincing. Kemp returned 4/22 and sparked a collapse in the middle overs, Dean and Ecclestone took two each, and Lauren Bell and Linsey Smith also picked up wickets. With pace, spin and variety all available, England should be able to defend totals above 160 on a pitch that usually offers true bounce.
Scotland begin this match having beaten Ireland in their opening game. They will need partnerships from the top of the order to cope with England’s pace and spin, and the conditions at Headingley should reward any batter who survives the new ball. Even so, the gap in depth and experience is large, and our preview expects England to win comfortably.
Headingley tends to give batters and bowlers a fair fight. Seamers can find swing and movement early, particularly under cloud, but the pitch settles and offers consistent pace and bounce, and the quick outfield rewards batters who see off the new ball. Spin plays a supporting role and may grip later. Captains who win the toss often choose to bowl, and 170–190 is usually seen as a competitive first-innings total here.
Leeds should be mostly dry and mild at the 6:30 pm start, around 20–21°C, with cloud and some sunshine. Showers earlier in the day are possible, so the outfield could be a little damp.
Expected scores
| Innings | Predicted | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| First innings | 150–175 | – |
| Second innings | 135–160 | – |
England Women
England piled up 219/1 in their opener and have a balanced attack of pace and spin, making them clear favourites at home.
Toss pick: England Women
FAQ
Who is expected to win England Women vs Scotland Women?
Our preview picks England Women, who opened the tournament with a dominant 87-run win over Sri Lanka.
What did Danni Wyatt-Hodge do in England’s opener?
She struck an unbeaten 105 off 60 balls, described as the fastest World Cup century in England Women’s T20 history.
Which England bowler shone against Sri Lanka?
Freya Kemp took 4/22, while Charlie Dean and Sophie Ecclestone claimed two wickets each.
Probable XIs
Expected line-ups from our preview. c = captain, wk = wicketkeeper.
England Women
- Amy Jones
- Danni Wyatt-Hodge
- Nat Sciver-Bruntc
- Alice Capsey
- Heather Knight
- Freya Kemp
- Dani Gibson
- Charlie Dean
- Sophie Ecclestone
- Linsey Smith
- Lauren Bell
Scotland Women
Not announced.