West Indies Women vs Scotland Women Prediction & Preview – T20 World Cup 2026
Match summary
West Indies Women chase a second win while Scotland bring a 40-run victory into Headingley. Our 12th match preview covers form, XIs, pitch and weather.
Match details
| Match | West Indies Women vs Scotland Women, 12th Match |
|---|---|
| Series | ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Date | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Start time | 5:30 pm GMT / 6:30 pm local |
| Venue | Headingley, Leeds |
| Status | Played |
| Our pick | West Indies Women |
| Toss pick | Scotland Women |
Matches in this series
Match preview
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.
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.
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
| Innings | Predicted | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| First innings | 150–165 | – |
| Second innings | 140–155 | – |
West Indies Women
West Indies have a powerful batting lineup and in-form bowlers, while Scotland’s best chance lies in early wickets and tight discipline.
Toss pick: Scotland Women
FAQ
How did West Indies Women start their World Cup?
They chased New Zealand’s 163 with one ball to spare. Shemaine Campbelle made an unbeaten 90 off 62 balls.
How did Scotland Women start?
With a 40-run win over Ireland in Manchester after scoring 161/5, with Kathryn Bryce making 60 off 39 balls.
Who took career-best figures for West Indies?
Aaliyah Alleyne, who took 4/27 against New Zealand.
Probable XIs
Expected line-ups from our preview. c = captain, wk = wicketkeeper.
West Indies Women
- Hayley Matthewsc
- Qiana Joseph
- Shemaine Campbellewk
- Deandra Dottin
- Jahzara Claxton
- Jannillea Glasgow
- Aaliyah Alleyne
- Zaida James
- Shawnisha Hector
- Afy Fletcher
- Karishma Ramharack
Scotland Women
- Darcey Carter
- Katherine Fraser
- Kathryn Brycec
- Sarah Brycewk
- Megan McColl
- Ailsa Lister
- Priyanaz Chatterji
- Rachel Slater
- Kirstie Gordon
- Chloe Abel
- Gabriella Fontenla