Both West Indies Women and Scotland Women arrive in Leeds with identical records—one win each—but completely different narratives. For West Indies, this is about backing their superstar status and knockout ambitions after a bruising opening victory. Scotland, on the other hand, are the underdogs who proved they can hang with the giants by beating West Indies in last year’s qualifier. This match is a direct battle for Group B positioning, and the winner will firmly plant themselves in the qualifying race while the loser faces a mountain to climb.
Headingley has been a mixed bag this tournament. The pitch typically favors batsmen early on but gradually becomes bowler-friendly as the game progresses. Pacers will get some assistance from the breeze, and the outfield is quick, meaning timing becomes crucial.
Weather at Headingley on June 18 is expected to be sunny and warm with no rain interruptions. Temperature will hover around 15–27°C with moderate humidity at 60%, ideal for batting. Winds will be around 26 km/h, which could help the pace bowlers get some extra carry. Dew isn’t a major factor in this day-night match, so both captains can plan without worrying about the second-innings slickness.
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026
Match Name: Match 12, Group B, ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026
Date: Thursday, June 18, 2026
Time: 18:30 Local Time (UK), 23:30 IST
Venue: Headingley Cricket Ground, Leeds, England
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Live Streaming Info
The tournament took place in England and Wales in June–July 2026, featuring a 10-team format with group stage matches leading into two semifinals and a final at Lord’s. 10 teams participated, with a group-stage format that culminated in two semifinals and a final.
- In India: watch it on Star Sports Network and stream on JioHotstar.
- In Pakistan: coverage is on PTV Sports and Geo Super, with streaming on Myco, Tamasha, ARY Zapp, and Tapmad.
- In the UK: use Sky Sports Cricket and Sky Sports Main Event, with streaming on Sky Sports and NOW.
- In the USA and Canada: the broadcaster is Willow TV, with streaming through Willow and Cricbuzz.
- In Australia: the live option is Prime Video.
- For Sri Lanka: Viewers can watch on The Papare 2, Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, and TV Supreme, with Dialog Play for streaming.
- For New Zealand: coverage is on Sky Sport channels with streaming on Sky Sport Now and Sky Go.
- In India: fans can tune into Star Sports Network and stream the matches on JioHotstar.
Pakistan: Viewers can watch on PTV Sports and Geo Super, with streaming available on Myco, Tamasha, ARY Zapp, and Tapmad.
In South Africa, the wider Sub-Saharan region, SuperSport Cricket holds the rights.
How to Watch the Match for Free:
The easiest free option for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 is ICC.tv in countries covered under “Rest of the World,” which includes Qatar unless a local broadcaster is announced separately.
Tamasha App in Pakistan: live for free on TV via terrestrial, cable, and satellite—no subscription needed.
Live Streaming Info:
The 12th T20 WI-W vs SCO-W Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 will be live on Star Sports.
Live Score Info:
West Indies Women vs Scotland Women World Cup 2026: All matches on ESPN and Cricbuzz have live scores.
West Indies Women vs Scotland Women
Probable Playing XI
West Indies Women:
Hayley Matthews (c), Chinelle Henry (vc), Deandra Dottin, Shemaine Campbelle (wk), Tessa Maindrie, Nadine George, Aaliyah Alleyne, Karishma Ramharack, Issy Wong, Golam Khan,seenna Johnson
Scotland Women:
Darcey Carter, Abtaha Maqsood, Karishma Ramharack (if included), Aaliyah Alleyne (if included), [rest of Scotland squad TBD based on toss]
Head-to-Head History:
The two sides have met 5 times in official T20I cricket, with the record looking lopsided but with one major sting for the Caribbean side:
Last Five Results:
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Oct 6, 2024: West Indies Women won by 6 wickets (101/4 vs 99/8) at ICC Women’s T20 World Cup
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Jun 10, 2024: Scotland Women won by 11 runs at ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier (this loss forced West Indies out of ODI World Cup qualifying)
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Three earlier encounters (2023–2024) all went to West Indies with comfortable margins
That 2024 qualifier loss is the elephant in the room. West Indies haven’t forgotten it, and Scotland knows they’re the team that can punch above their weight on the right day.
Team Analysis: West Indies Women
Strengths
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Power Hitting: Deandra Dottin, Hayley Matthews, and Chinelle Henry bring explosive batting depth
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All-Rounder Dominance: Matthews (captain) and Henry can control both batting and bowling phases
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Experience in Tournaments: Multiple World Cup participants, proven under pressure
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Spin Options: Karishma Ramharack’s off-breaks and Matthews’ versatility
Weaknesses
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Inconsistency Against Lower-Ranked Teams: West Indies have shown vulnerability when treated as underdogs
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Middle-Over Batting Slumps: Can struggle to accelerate between overs 7–15
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Wicketkeeper Stability: No clear long-term WK option
Key Players
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Hayley Matthews (c): All-rounder, 90* in opening match vs New Zealand
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Deandra Dottin: Explosive power hitter, guaranteed X-factor
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Chinelle Henry (vc): All-rounder, strong in middle overs
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Aaliyah Alleyne: Right-arm medium, 11 wickets in last 10 games at 5.78 economy
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Karishma Ramharack: Off-break specialist, 14 wickets in last 10 games at 4.44 economy
Recent Form
West Indies won their opener against New Zealand thanks to Campbelle’s unbeaten 90. They’re favorites but aware they can’t afford complacency.
Team Analysis: Scotland Women
Strengths
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All-Rounder Depth: Darcey Carter (19-year-old emerging talent) anchors innings and bowls off-breaks
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Leg-Break Threat: Abtaha Maqsood has 19 wickets in 8 ODIs at 3.95 economy
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Resilience: Proven they can beat giants (2024 qualifier win)
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Consistent Batting: Top order has shown ability to build partnerships
Weaknesses
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Limited Pace Options: Mostly spin-heavy attack, can struggle against power hitters
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Experience Gap: Few players with World Cup exposure
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Bowling Depth: Middle overs can leak runs against explosive teams
Key Players
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Darcey Carter: 19-year-old all-rounder, 200 runs in 9 ODIs at 73.8 strike rate
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Abtaha Maqsood: Leg-break bowler, 19 wickets in 8 ODIs at 3.95 economy
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Aaliyah Alleyne (if playing): Experienced medium pacer, consistency in pace attack
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Karishma Ramharack (if playing): Spin stability in middle overs
Recent Form
Scotland opened with a win against Ireland, showcasing all-round strength. They’re the team no one wants to underestimate.
West Indies Women are the clear favorites here. Their squad depth, power hitting, and World Cup experience give them a significant edge. Hayley Matthews’ leadership and Deandra Dottin’s explosive potential can dismantle any bowling attack. Scotland’s best chance is if Abtaha Maqsood’s leg-breaks trouble the Caribbean batters early and if Darcey Carter anchors the innings.
But truthfully, West Indies have too many X-factors. They’ve shown they can win even when not playing their best, and they won’t forget that qualifier loss. Scotland are resilient, but this is a step too far.
Key to Scotland’s Success: If they can keep West Indies under 120 and bat out the full 20 overs, they might just hang around. But that’s a tall order against this lineup.
This is cricket’s classic tale: giants vs. underdogs. West Indies want to prove they’re back in the top tier. Scotland want to prove they belong. The pitch, the weather, and the form all favor the Caribbean side. But in T20, one bad over can change everything. That’s what makes this match worth watching.