Womens T20 World Cup 2026

OUT! RUN OUT! Slower one, on off, Pippa Sproul knocks it to long on. An easy single and they go for a risky double. Danielle Gibson picks it up and throws it towards Amy Jones, who whips the bails off. Pippa Sproul was way too short. England Women beat Scotland Women by 38 runs!

Play and a miss! Bangs it short and on leg, Pippa Sproul looks to pull it but misses.

Much fuller, on off, Kirstie Gordon knocks it down the ground for a single.

Wide! Down the leg side, Kirstie Gordon looks to flick it but misses.

Back of a length, on leg, Pippa Sproul looks to flick it but the ball hits her pads and rolls towards the leg side. They collect a leg bye.

FOUR! Brilliant shot from Pippa Sproul! Good length, on off, slower too. Pippa Sproul steps out and lofts it over wide of mid on for a boundary.

Slower one, on leg, Kirstie Gordon taps it to cover for a single.

Too full, outside off, Kirstie Gordon drills it through mid off for one more.

Flatter, on off, Pippa Sproul eases it to cover for a quick single.

Short, on off, Kirstie Gordon punches it to cover for a single.

FOUR! Nicely played! Flatter, on middle, Kirstie Gordon moves to her off side and paddles it over short fine leg for a boundary. 150 comes up for Scotland Women.

Much fuller, on off, Pippa Sproul taps it to backward point for a single.

FOUR! Top shot from Pippa Sproul! Nice and full, on leg, Pippa Sproul gets low and sweeps it through backward square leg for a boundary.

Flatter, on leg, Kirstie Gordon slogs it towards mid-wicket. The fielder dives to her right and makes a magnificent stop. Keeps it to two runs.

Too full, on off, Pippa Sproul taps it to mid off for a single.

Fired in, on leg, Kirstie Gordon knocks it to mid on for a single.

Full, on off, Kirstie Gordon drills it back to the bowler, who does well to stop it. Dot.

FOUR! That races away to the fence! Flatter, on middle and leg, Kirstie Gordon picks it well and drills it through wide of mid on for a boundary.

Flatter, on off, Pippa Sproul chips it over mid off for a single.

69 runs needed now from 18 balls. Linsey Smith returns.

Short, on off, Kirstie Gordon punches it to cover.

Nice and full, on off, Pippa Sproul drives it to cover for a single.

FOUR! That's a good shot from Pippa Sproul! Full and on leg, Pippa Sproul moves across and flicks it through backward square leg for a boundary.

Flatter, on middle, Kirstie Gordon flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.

FOUR! Good shot from Kirstie Gordon! Flatter, on middle, Kirstie Gordon moves to her off side and helps it through short fine leg for a boundary.

Slower one, on off, Pippa Sproul chips it over mid on for a single.

Fired in, on leg, Pippa Sproul flicks it to mid-wicket for one more.

Too full, outside off, Kirstie Gordon drills it through mid off for a single.

On the stumps, a tad fuller, Pippa Sproul guides it to short third for a single.

Nice and full, on off, Pippa Sproul blocks it back to the bowler.

Play and a miss! Flatter, just outside off, Pippa Sproul looks to play at it but misses.

Quicker, on leg, Kirstie Gordon flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.

Much fuller, on leg, Kirstie Gordon turns it through mid-wicket for a single.

85 runs needed from 31 balls now. A long way to go for Scotland Women.

Wide! Down the leg side, Kirstie Gordon looks to flick it but misses.

Hard length, on leg, Kirstie Gordon tucks it to mid-wicket.

Slower one, on off, Kirstie Gordon taps it to mid off.

Another one goes down for Scotland Women. Kirstie Gordon is the new batter.

OUT! CAUGHT AJD BOWLED! Freya Kemp gets a wicket now. Full and straight, pace off as well. Priyanaz Chatterji stays back and looks to flick it but gets a leading edge. The ball goes high in the air and towards the left of the bowler. Freya Kemp moves to her left, calls for it, and takes a good catch.

Back of a length, on leg, Pippa Sproul shuffles across and punches it to mid off for a single.

Much fuller, on middle, Pippa Sproul flicks it through mid-wicket for a brace.

Fired in, on off, Pippa Sproul pushes it to cover for a single.

Nice and full, outside off, Pippa Sproul drives it through covers for a brace. The fielder dives to her left near the fence and stops the boundary.

DRINKS BREAK! England Women are firmly in control of the game. Scotland Women need 92 runs from 38 balls. It's a difficult one but they will try their best. England Women, on the other hand, will look to pick the remaining wickets and wrap this up soon. Let's see how it ends. Pippa Sproul walks in to bat now.

OUT! TAKEN! Linsey Smith gets the big wicket of Sarah Bryce. Flatter, on middle and leg, Sarah Bryce stays back and looks to slog it. She doesn't get the much needed elevation on it as the ball carries towards deep mid-wicket. Danielle Gibson settles near the fence, keeps her composure, and takes a good catch.

Quicker, outside off, Sarah Bryce cuts it to backward point.

Short, on leg, Priyanaz Chatterji pulls it to square leg for one more.

Full, on off, Sarah Bryce flicks it to short fine leg for a quick single. The fielder has a shy at the batter's end but misses.

A good over by Lauren Bell. Linsey Smith comes into the attack now.

Play and a miss! Back of a length, outside off, Priyanaz Chatterji looks to play at it but misses.

Back of a length, on off, Sarah Bryce pulls it to mid-wicket for a single.

SIX! What a shot from Sarah Bryce! Short and wide, Sarah Bryce latches onto it and slashes it powerfully over deep cover for a bigge.

Back of a length, on off, Priyanaz Chatterji pulls it on the bounce towards deep square leg for a single. 100 comes up for Scotland Women.

Slows it up, on off, Sarah Bryce knocks it to long on for a single.

Angling in, on leg, Priyanaz Chatterji tucks it to mid-wicket for a single.

Slows it up, on off, Priyanaz Chatterji drives it through covers for a single.

Good length, outside off, Sarah Bryce drives it through covers for a single.

A bit short, outside off, Sarah Bryce slaps it over extra covers for a brace.

Full and straight, Priyanaz Chatterji flicks it to wide of mid on for a single.

Danielle Gibson has the last laugh. Priyanaz Chatterji is the next batter.

OUT! TAKEN! Danielle Gibson gets the better of Megan McColl. Short and on middle, Megan McColl stays back and looks to pull it. She doesn't get the elevation on it as the ball carries towards deep mid-wicket. Freya Kemp settles near the fence and completes the catch.

FOUR! Streaky! Danielle Gibson starts off with a short ball, on leg, Megan McColl looks to pull it but gets a top edge. The ball flies over the keeper's head for a boundary.

FOUR! That's a poor delivery from Charlie Dean! She errs it down leg, Sarah Bryce picks it well and helps it through fine leg for a boundary. Expensive over from Charlie Dean.

Short, turning in, on leg. Megan McColl tucks it to mid-wicket for one more.

Fired in, on leg, Sarah Bryce flicks it to mid-wicket for a quick single.

Quicker, just outside off, Sarah Bryce fends it to the right of the keeper.

FOUR! That's a good shot! Nice and full, on leg, Sarah Bryce picks it well and flicks it powerfully in the gap through mid-wicket for a boundary.

Wide! Down the leg side, Sarah Bryce leaves it alone.

FOUR! Finds the gap! Full and on off, Sarah Bryce steps out and drills it past extra covers for a boundary.

Scotland Women are 73/3 after 10 overs. They need 128 from the final 10 overs now.

Short, on leg, Sarah Bryce pulls it over mid-wicket for a single.

In the air, safe! Full and outside off, Sarah Bryce chips it over mid off. Two fielders chase but the ball lands safely between them the batters collect two runs.

Good length, just outside off, Sarah Bryce looks to punch it but misses.

Slows it up, outside off, Megan McColl pushes it to cover for a single.

Too full, outside off, Megan McColl eases it to mid off.

FOUR! Cheeky and it races away! On a length, on middle, Megan McColl moves to her off side and paddles it over short fine leg for a boundary.

Turn and bounce, outside off, Megan McColl looks to slap it but misses. The keeper fails to collect it as the batters collect a bye.

Sophie Ecclestone strikes again. Megan McColl walks in to bat now.

OUT! TIMBER! Sophie Ecclestone strikes again. The slower ball does the trick again. Slows it up does Sophie Ecclestone, on leg. Darcey Carter winds up for a big slog sweep but misses as the ball rattles over the leg pole. Darcey Carter departs and Scotland Women are 64/3 after 8.5 overs.

Fired in, on off, Sarah Bryce drills it to long off for one again.

Flatter, on leg, Darcey Carter knocks it down to long on for one more.

In the air... safe! Full, on off, Sarah Bryce chips it on the bounce towards long on for a single.

Full and straight, Darcey Carter taps it to mid on for a single.

Dropped! The return ones are always difficult, though. Hard length, outside off, Darcey Carter drills it to the left of the bowler. Danielle Gibson reaches out to it with both hands to take the catch but parries the ball to mid off. The batters cross.

Nice and full, on leg, Sarah Bryce turns it through square leg for a single.

Good length, on leg, Darcey Carter pulls it through mid-wicket for a single.

Bangs it short, on leg, Sarah Bryce looks to pull it but gets a bottom edge. The ball rolls towards mid-wicket as the batters cross.

Full, outside off, Sarah Bryce taps it to mid on.

Much fuller, on off, Darcey Carter taps it to wide of mid off for a single.

Excellent over from Sophie Ecclestone. Danielle Gibson comes into the attack now.

Too full, on the stumps, Sarah Bryce pushes it to cover.

Flatter, outside off, Sarah Bryce drives it through covers for a brace.

Full and straight, Sarah Bryce pushes it to mid off.

Sophie Ecclestone strikes straightaway. Sarah Bryce walks in to bat now.

OUT! TIMBER! 150 wickets for Sophie Ecclestone in T20I's. Slower through the air, on off, with a hint of turn. Kathryn Bryce stays back and looks to sweep it but misses as the ball hits the timber. Kathryn Bryce makes her way back into the shed.

Much fuller, on off, Kathryn Bryce pushes it to mid off.

Flatter, on leg, Darcey Carter sweeps it through square leg for a single.

DRINKS BREAK! A bright start from the Scotland Women batters. They have lost Katherine Fraser, but the intent from their batters is clear. They still have a long way to go. They need 149 from 84 balls. England Women will continue their hunt for wickets. Let's see how it pans out. Sophie Ecclestone comes into the attack now.

Short, on leg, Darcey Carter pulls it to mid-wicket for a single.

Good over so far from Charlie Dean. Full and on off, Kathryn Bryce eases it to short third for a single. The fielder dives to her left and makes a good stop that could have possibly been a boundary.

Turn and bounce, on leg, Darcey Carter tucks it through mid-wicket for a single.

Quicker, on the stumps, Darcey Carter blocks it back to the bowler.

Drops it short, on off, Kathryn Bryce knocks it down to long on for a single.

Quicker, on leg, Darcey Carter eases it to wide of mid on for a single.

Short, on leg, Darcey Carter rocks back and knocks it to mid on for a single.

FOUR! Top shot from Darcey Carter! Nice and full, just outside off, Darcey Carter makes room and drives it in the gap through extra covers for a boundary.

Fired in, on leg, Kathryn Bryce tucks it to mid-wicket for a single.

Much fuller, on off, Kathryn Bryce sweeps it to mid-wicket.

Nice and full, on off, Kathryn Bryce knocks it down the ground for a brace. The fielder throws it to the bowler who whips the bails off but Darcey Carter was well in.

Flatter, on middle, Kathryn Bryce blocks it back to the bowler.

Flighted up, on off, Darcey Carter punches it to cover.

Short, on off, Katherine Fraser pushes it to cover.

Katherine Fraser's cameo comes to an end. Kathryn Bryce walks in to bat now.

OUT! TIMBER! Charlie Dean strikes and gets a much-needed wicket for England Women. Flatter, just outside off, turning in and it stays low. Katherine Fraser gets low and looks to slog it but misses as the ball just kisses the outside part of the off pole. Katherine Fraser's cameo comes to an end.

Short and just outside off, Katherine Fraser looks to slap it but misses.

FOUR! That's a poor delivery from Charlie Dean! Errs it down leg, Katherine Fraser picks it well and sweeps it through fine leg for a boundary.

Flatter, on leg, Katherine Fraser sweeps it through mid-wicket. The fielder does well near the fence and keeps it to two runs.

Scotland Women are off to a flying start. Charlie Dean comes into the attack now.

FOUR! A good start to the chase from Scotland Women! Slightly fuller, on middle, Darcey Carter latches onto it and lofts it magnificently over mid off for a boundary.

Angling in, on leg, Katherine Fraser flicks it off the inside half of her bat towards deep square leg for a single.

Short and outside off, Katherine Fraser looks to slap it but misses.

Nice and full, on leg, Darcey Carter knocks it down to long on for a single.

Good length, outside off, shaping away. Darcey Carter looks to slap it but misses.

On the stumps, a tad fuller, Darcey Carter pushes it to cover.

SIX! That's a massive over. 15 runs off it. Tossed up, on off, Katherine Fraser takes a step forward and launches it over long off for a biggie.

Quicker, on off, Katherine Fraser blocks it to cover.

Fired in, on off, Darcey Carter punches it to cover for a single.

FOUR MORE! Back-to-back boundaries from Darcey Carter. Full and outside off, Darcey Carter gets low and steers it in the gap through point for yet another boundary.

FOUR! Top shot! That was effortless. Full, outside off, Darcey Carter picks it well and chips it over mid off for a boundary.

Quicker, on off, Darcey Carter taps it to mid on.

Good start from Scotland Women. Linsey Smith to share the attack.

SIX! That goes all the way! Back of a length, on off, Kathryn Bryce rocks back and pulls it powerfully over deep mid-wicket for a biggie.

DROPPED AND FOUR! Good length, outside off, Katherine Fraser looks to loft it but gets a thick outside edge. The fielder runs behind but drops the catch and parries the ball to the fence at deep cover.

Good length, just outside off, Katherine Fraser stays back and eases it to mid on. Another dot.

Too full, just outside off, Katherine Fraser leans on and taps it to mid off.

Much fuller, on leg, Katherine Fraser knocks it to mid on.

Scotland Women are underway. Full and outside off, Darcey Carter drives it through cover-point for a single.

FOUR MORE! 200 comes up for England Women! Pace off delivery on a length, on the middle, and leg. Gibson picks it early and drags the pull to the left of the deep square leg fielder for back-to-back boundaries.

FOUR! Thrashed! Overpitched delivery, around off. Gibson clears the front leg and smashes it through extra cover for another boundary.

Full pitcher, just outside off. Kemp bunts this to long-off for one.

FOUR! The 50-run stand between Kemp and Gibson comes up in just 18 balls! Fuller than a length at the stumps. Kemp heaves it along the ground toward the deep backward square leg region for another boundary.

Full pitcher, attacking the stumps. Danielle Gibson drills this to long-on for one.

FOUR! Width offered and slammed to the boundary! Short and wide outside off. Sits up nicely for Danielle Gibson, who whacks it through extra cover for a cracking shot. 200 is now on the cards for England Women.

A low full toss on the leg pole. Kemp advances and whips it toward the deep mid-wicket region. A fine stop from Pippa Sproul keeps it to two runs. England Women are 182/5 with an over to go.

FOUR! Belted! Drops it short, on off. Kemp rocks back and hammers the pull toward the cow corner region. One bounce and over the ropes.

Tad short, on the middle and leg. Gibson pulls it toward the mid-wicket region and settles for a single.

SIX! BOOM! Flighted full, on the middle and leg. Gibson advances and smashes it over the bowler's head for half a dozen.

FOUR MORE! Fuller and quicker delivery, on the middle and leg. Danielle Gibson charges down and drills it down to long-on. A dive from Carter, but she fails to stop the boundary.

FOUR! Finds the gap! Flatter delivery, around off. Danielle Gibson stays back and cuts it through the gap at the backward point region for a boundary.

SIX! Clobbered! Pace off delivery on the full, around off. Kemp drags the ball from outside and heaves it over the wide long-on fence for a second maximum in the over.

FOUR! Dispatched! A friendly full toss on the middle stump line. Freya Kemp hacks it toward the deep mid-wicket region and finds the ropes in a flash.

Slower full ball at the stumps. Gibson comes forward and chips it toward long-on for one.

Good length on the middle. Kemp swats it to long-on for one.

SIX! BANG! Fuller than a length in the slot on off. Kemp picks it early and launches it over the long on fence for a massive hit.

Pace off on the full, around off. Kemp squeezes it through the gap at backward point for a couple.

Short of a good length again, around off. Gibson slaps it toward the fielder at mid-off. After 17 overs, England Women are 141/5.

Short of a good length on off. Freya Kemp hacks it toward the long-on region for a single.

Slower length ball, around off. Gibson cuts it toward the backward point, and a fumble allows the run.

A sharp catch from Gordon sends Heather Knight packing. Danielle Gibson comes in at number 7.

OUT! TAKEN! Heather Knight picks out the fielder! Pace off delivery on a length and sliding down the leg. Knight gets inside the line and helps it straight to Kirstie Gordon at short fine leg, who takes a sharp catch. Knight departs for 25. England Women are five down.

Pace off on a length, outside off. Slapped toward deep extra cover region for a couple of runs.

Good length delivery around off. Heather Knight cuts and picks out the backward point fielder.

Slower full ball, on off. Knight works it off the inner half toward short mid-wicket region for a single.

FOUR! Smart batting! Back of a length delivery, angled into the middle. Knight gets inside the line and helps it over the short fine leg fielder for a clever boundary.

Fuller than a good length, at the stumps. Knight defends it back to the bowler.

WIDE! Banged in too short, around the off-stump line. Knight looks to ramp it over the keeper but does not connect. Wide signaled for the height.

Back of a length, angled down the leg. Knight looks to pull but it clips the pad on the way to the keeper.

Fuller than a length at the stumps. Kemp works it toward deep mid-wicket for a single.

Fuller than a good length, around off. Kemp plays and misses.

FOUR! More misfield from Scotland Women and the home side are marching along. Tosses it full, on off. Knight sits low and slog-sweeps it toward the deep square leg region. A fumble from Rainey while collecting the ball allows it to go for four more. England Women are 130/4 after 15 overs.

Pushed through quicker, on a length and at the stumps. Kemp punches this toward long-on for one.

Flatter and quicker on off. Knight tucks it toward the deep mid-wicket region for a single.

FOUR! Drops it short and down the leg. Knight gets inside the line and helps it toward the fine leg region for an easy boundary.

Flatter and around off. Punched toward deep cover for one.

FOUR! Slammed! Tad short, sliding into the middle. Kemp goes back and pulls it hard toward the wide long-on region for a boundary to start the over.

FOUR! Put away! Short of a good length on the middle and leg. Knight rolls her wrists and pulls it through the backward square leg region for a boundary.

Short of a good length, angling into off. Heather Knight tries to work it across the line but gets a soft leading edge toward backward point.

Back of a length on off. Kemp pulls this through square leg for one.

DRINKS BREAK! Scotland Women have fought back impressively in the last few overs, picking up crucial wickets to regain some control and build pressure on the hosts. Meanwhile, England Women will rely on the experienced Heather Knight, along with all-rounders Freya Kemp and Danielle Gibson, to steer them towards a strong and comfortable total. Freya Kemp walks in at number 6.

OUT! BOWLED! Hannah Rainey removes Capsey with a peach! Good length delivery, angling into the off-stump line. Alice Capsey looks to defend from the crease but plays the wrong line. The ball skids through and hits the top of the stumps. Capsey goes for 40. England Women are four down.

Slower ball on a length, around off. Capsey cuts and finds the short cover fielder.

Fuller than a good length, zips through around off. Alice Capsey plays and misses.

Tosses it full at the sticks. Capsey flicks this through mid-wicket for a single.

Looped up full, at the stumps. Knight shimmies down and flicks it toward the deep mid-wicket region for one.

Very full, just outside off. Knight brings out the reverse sweep but fails to connect.

Flatter arm ball, on the middle and leg. Capsey pulls this toward deep backward square leg for one.

Flatter, on the middle and leg. Heather Knight advances and nudges it toward mid-wicket for one.

Looped up at the stumps. Knight pushes it back to the bowler.

Slower and shorter delivery, around off. Alice Capsey pulls it toward the right of the deep mid-wicket fielder for a brace. England Women are 106/3 after 12 overs.

Back of a length on the hip. Knight tucks it round the corner for a single.

Slower and shorter delivery around off. Capsey cuts it toward deep cover for a run.

Back of a length, around off. Capsey makes room and steers it past the backward point fielder for a couple.

Short of a good length on off. Capsey defends it down the pitch.

FOUR! Misfield and the Scottish Women leak more runs! Back of a length on the middle. Capsey pulls it along the ground toward deep backward square leg. A fumble from Gabriella Fontenla allows the ball to go through for four runs.

Keeps it on a length, on the leg pole. Capsey nudges it through the square leg region for a single.

Pace off, short of a good length, on the middle and leg. Knight turns it toward the right of the mid-wicket fielder for a single.

Good length delivery on the middle. Alice Capsey tucks it past mid-wicket for a single.

On a length, on off. Tapped into the off-side for a single.

Massive wicket for Scotland Women. Heather Knight walks in next.

OUT! CAUGHT NEAR THE ROPES! Kathryn Bryce breaks the partnership. Slower ball on the full, just outside off. Sophia Dunkley shuffles and looks to swipe through the on-side. She gets a top edge that flies toward the deep backward square leg region. Hannah Rainey takes a good catch standing close to the boundary. England Women are three down as Dunkley walks back for a well-made 57.

Slower full ball on off. Alice Capsey chips it off a soft leading edge to long-off.

England Women are 91/2 at the halfway mark. With Sophia Dunkley and Alice Capsey well set, the hosts will look to push for a score above 200.

FOUR! Third boundary of the over and England Women are on the charge! Flatter and outside off. Sophia Dunkley stays back and slaps it through the gap at cover point for four runs.

Flighted full, on off. Capsey eases this toward long-on for one.

FOUR MORE! Too easy! Short and wide outside off. Capsey cuts it through the gap at the point region for another boundary.

FOUR! Bludgeoned! Flighted full, on off. Capsey sits low and slogs it hard toward the right of the deep mid-wicket fielder for a powerful boundary.

Tossed up on the middle and leg. Dunkley works it through backward square leg for a single.

Looped up on off. Capsey eases it to long-on for one.

Fuller than a length on off. Sophia Dunkley lifts it toward the long-on region and a diving stop from Carter keeps it to only two runs.

Back of a length on off. Capsey pulls this toward deep mid-wicket for a single.

FOUR MORE! A slower ball on the full, attacking the stumps. Alice Capsey flicks it toward the wide long-on region, and a misfield from Darcey Carter allows the ball to go through for another boundary.

FOUR! Top shot! Short and wide outside off. This was asking to be hit, and Capsey carves it through the backward point region for a cracking boundary.

FIFTY FOR DUNKLEY! Short of a good length and wide outside off. Sophia Dunkley cuts it toward deep cover point for a single.

Slower length ball on off. Alice Capsey taps it into the off-side and takes a quick single.

Back of a length on the middle. Alice Capsey tucks it through the mid-wicket region for a single.

PEACH! Short of a good length delivery, in the channel, around off. Capsey prods to push through covers but gets beaten all ends up.

FOUR! Put away! Short of a length, angling into the middle. Alice Capsey gets on top of the bounce and helps the pull toward the fine leg region. Beats the fielders in the deep and gets the boundary.

Fuller than a good length on the leg. Sophia Dunkley turns it toward mid-wicket and takes a single.

Yorker length ball, angled into the middle. Sophia Dunkley squeezes it through the square leg region and scampers for the double.

Full pitcher on off. Sophia Dunkley bunts it to the fielder at mid-off.

Flighted full, at the stumps. Sophia Dunkley works it through mid-wicket for one.

DROPPED! Megan McColl puts down a sitter. Flatter and quicker outside off. Sophia Dunkley cuts it straight to McColl at backward point, who shells a simple chance.

Dragged short, on the middle and leg. Sophia Dunkley goes back and miscues the pull toward the right of the deep mid-wicket fielder. Katherine Fraser puts in an excellent diving effort but fails to grab the tough chance.

Shortish delivery, around off. Sophia Dunkley cuts and finds the point fielder.

Flatter delivery, around off. Capsey steers it toward deep point for one.

Kirstie Gordon gets the big fish. Alice Capsey walks in at number 4.

OUT! CAUGHT! Kirstie Gordon removes the other opener! Drags the ball short, around off. Danni Wyatt-Hodge shimmies down and miscues the hack toward the wide mid-on, where Kathryn Bryce moves to her right and plucks out a brilliant catch. England Women are two down.

DRINKS BREAK! After losing Amy Jones off the very first ball of the innings, Sophia Dunkley responded brilliantly with a positive counter-attack against Scotland Women. England Women surged to 51 in the Powerplay, with Dunkley contributing the majority of the runs. The hosts will be eager to build on this strong start and maintain the momentum, while Scotland will be targeting a couple of quick wickets to stem the flow of runs and regain control.

FOUR MORE! Deft touch! Flatter and quicker, just outside off. Sophia Dunkley plays it late and guides it toward the third man fence, beats the fielder chasing after it and gets another boundary.

FOUR! Belted! Overpitched around off. Dunkley gets to the pitch of the ball and hammers it through extra cover for a boundary.

Shortens the length, sliding into the middle. Danni Wyatt-Hodge knocks this toward mid-on for one.

Flatter and quicker, around off. Danni Wyatt-Hodge looks to run it down toward deep third region but misses.

Flatter, turning into the middle. Nudged through mid-wicket for one.

FOUR! Up and over! Tossed up full, around off. Sophia Dunkley advances and lifts it toward the deep cover region for a lovely boundary.

England Women are 37/1 after five overs. After a slow start, the home team has picked up the tempo and are going nicely. Sophia Dunkley is looking in good touch and will look to make a big score. Katherine Fraser gets the ball now.

Pace off, full and at the stumps. Danni Wyatt-Hodge drags it off the inner half toward short mid-wicket.

Slower full ball on off. Sophia Dunkley drags it toward short mid-wicket and a fumble from the fielder allows the run.

Short of a good length, around off. Danni Wyatt-Hodge advances and slaps it over the covers for three runs.

On a length, around off. Dabbed to short third for a single.

Full pitcher, attacking the poles. Sophia Dunkley flicks it toward short mid-wicket.

FOUR! Smart batting! Slower ball on a length, angling into the middle. Sophia Dunkley gets inside the line and helps it toward fine leg fence for four runs.

Short of a good length delivery, just outside off. Sophia Dunkley pats it into the gap at point for a single.

FOUR! A third boundary in the over! Full and angling down the leg. Sophia Dunkley flicks it toward fine leg for an easy boundary.

FOUR MORE! Back of a length delivery on off. Sophia Dunkley gets on top of the bounce and whacks the pull toward the deep mid-wicket region. Couple of bounces and rolls away to the fences.

Fuller than a length at the stumps. Sophia Dunkley defends this into the off-side.

FOUR! Up and over! Fuller than a length, outside off. Sophia Dunkley comes down the pitch and lifts it toward the deep cover point region for a cracking boundary.

Back of a length, around off. Danni Wyatt-Hodge cuts this toward deep backward point for one.

SIX! BANG! The first maximum comes from Dunkley's bat. Fuller than a length at the stumps. Sophia Dunkley dances down and heaves it over the cow corner fence for half a dozen.

LEG BYE! A length ball on the pad. Danni Wyatt-Hodge turns it toward square leg for a leg bye.

CHATTERJI NEARLY TAKES A STUNNER! Short of a good length, angling down the leg. Sophia Dunkley helps the pull toward short fine leg, where Priyanaz Chatterji gets a good piece of it but puts down the chance. Single.

Fuller than a length at the stumps. Sophia Dunkley turns it toward short mid-wicket.

On a length, at the stumps. Danni Wyatt-Hodge tucks it through mid-wicket for a single.

Good length delivery, honing in on the middle stump line. Danni Wyatt-Hodge stays back and defends from the crease.

Tidy start from Scotland Women. England Women are 5/1 after two overs. Skipper Kathryn Bryce comes into the attack next.

Fuller than a length, around off. Sophia Dunkley drives and picks out the fielder at short cover.

Short of a good length, angling into the middle. Sophia Dunkley drags the pull toward the long leg region for a brace.

Back of a length, zips through around off. Sophia Dunkley looks to pull but she fails to connect.

Good length delivery, nips back into the middle. Sophia Dunkley hangs back and blocks it into the off-side.

Fuller than a length on off. Danni Wyatt-Hodge steers it toward deep third for a single.

Good length delivery on off. Sophia Dunkley stabs it in front of the backward point fielder for a single.

Who will share the attack? It will be Gabriella Fontenla.

Tad short, around off. Danni Wyatt-Hodge makes room and cuts it toward the cover fielder. Half a stop and they do not take the run. Just a single and a wicket off the opening over.

England Women are away! Flatter delivery on off. Sophia Dunkley nudges it into the on-side for a single.

Tossed up on a length, on off. Sophia Dunkley defends into the off-side.

Fuller arm ball, sliding into the middle and leg. Sophia Dunkley pushes it toward short mid-wicket.

Flighted full, around off. Dunkley drives it to the fielder at cover point.

England Women are rocked early. Sophia Dunkley walks in at number 3.

OUT! CAUGHT! Dream start from Scotland Women and Kirstie Gordon! Tosses it full, just outside off. Amy Jones drives it uppishly, goes straight to Megan McColl at short extra cover, who takes a sharp low catch. Jones goes for a golden duck.

Right then, we are done with the pre-match formalities. The umpires make their way out in the middle. Scotland Women are huddled near the fence before they take their respective field positions. Danni Wyatt-Hodge and Amy Jones open up for England Women. Kirstie Gordon has the new ball in hand and is raring to go. Let's play...

Time for the national anthems - We are all set to begin. The flags of both countries unfurl, and the match officials, along with both sides, stride out in the middle and line up for their respective national anthems. It is going to be the national anthem of Scotland first, followed by that of England.

A quick chat - Scotland Women's Darcey Carter is up for a chat. She shares that she has recovered fully from the injury sustained in the previous match. She says her intention was always to stay at the crease and see the team through to the finish. She adds that it was challenging to keep going with wickets falling at the other end, and that handling the pressure in those conditions was a new experience and a valuable learning opportunity. She concludes by saying it was an emotional finish, as they came close to victory, but she takes pride in the team’s fighting spirit throughout the game.

PITCH REPORT - Charles Dagnall is pitchside. He says that it's 21 degrees with a bit of breeze blowing. Adds that the square boundaries are 61 and 63 meters while the straight hit is 68 meters. He reckons 160-170 will be a part score on this wicket. Anjum Chopra joins him and says it looks like a very good batting surface and understands why England Women opted to bat first. She feels the pitch has even bounce and should allow batters to play their shots freely. However, with plenty of spin expected from both sides, she believes decision-making will be crucial, with batters needing to commit fully either forward or back to make the most of the conditions and build a strong total.

The skipper of England Women - Charlie Dean says that they probably would have batted first. Adds that it is belting pitch and whichever side plays better cricekt will win. Dean informs that Nat is out and Sophia Dunkley comes in the team. Mentions that they had a few good series before the World Cup, obviously Nat is a big loss but the girls are ready for the challenge.

The captain of Scotland Women - Kathryn Bryce says they will bowl first. She confirms that Pippa Sproul comes into the side as they manage a few injuries. Bryce notes it has been a quick turnaround since their previous match and adds that the team is well prepared and ready for the challenge.

England Women (Playing XI) - Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Amy Jones (WK), Sophia Dunkley (In place of Nat Sciver-Brunt), Alice Capsey, Heather Knight, Freya Kemp, Danielle Gibson, Charlie Dean (C), Sophie Ecclestone, Linsey Smith, Lauren Bell.

Scotland Women (Playing XI) - Darcey Carter, Katherine Fraser, Kathryn Bryce (C), Sarah Bryce (WK), Megan McColl, Priyanaz Chatterji, Pippa Sproul (In place of Ailsa Lister), Kirstie Gordon, Chloe Abel, Gabriella Fontenla, Hannah Rainey (In place of Rachel Slater).

TOSS - It's time for the coin-flip here in Leeds! Both captains are out there in the middle now. Charlie Dean gives it a flick, and it lands in favour of Kathryn Bryce. Scotland Women elect to BOWL first.

A quick recap - Earlier in the day, Australia Women produced another commanding display, brushing aside Netherlands Women by 98 runs. Beth Mooney and Ashleigh Gardner struck fine half-centuries before Georgia Wareham's late fireworks propelled the Aussies to a daunting 219/6, a total that proved far beyond the Dutch. Later, Bangladesh Women scripted a famous victory of their own, defending a modest 123 to beat neighbours Pakistan Women by 23 runs, with Nahida Akter and Sanjida Akter Meghla leading the charge with three wickets apiece. The results have added another fascinating twist to Group A, with every point now carrying even greater significance.

Seamer friendly conditions at Headingley - Looking ahead to this clash, the conditions at Headingley are expected to give the seamers plenty of assistance early in the game before turning into a great surface for batting. This makes the Powerplay phase absolutely vital for both sides, and whoever wins that initial battle will have a massive advantage. History heavily favors England, who won their only previous T20 World Cup meeting by ten wickets, but this spirited Scottish side have already proven they can challenge the best. Can the hosts continue their dominant run under a new captain, or will Scotland script their greatest victory on the world stage? Don't go anywhere, the toss is coming up next.

Scotland hunting consistency in middle overs - Scotland Women gave the West Indies a massive scare in their last match, but they will want to iron out a few tactical flaws to cross the finish line this time. While their Powerplay batting was excellent, the sudden collapse where they lost five quick wickets completely stalled their momentum. The Scottish batters need to find a better balance between defense and aggression, ensuring that anchor roles do not consume too many deliveries and slow down the scoring rate. Additionally, their bowling unit will look to tighten their lengths in the final overs to prevent opposition lower orders from scoring quick, costly boundaries.

England adjusting to a new leadership - For England Women, the biggest challenge will be adapting to the sudden absence of their star all rounder Nat Sciver-Brunt, who sits out due to a calf injury. Standing captain Charlie Dean will need to lead from the front, and the team will look to welcome Sophia Dunkley back into the playing eleven to boost the batting order. England's primary learning from their previous match against Ireland is to protect their wickets during the Powerplay, as an early collapse left them in a tricky spot. They will want their top order batters to establish a firm platform so the middle order does not have to scramble to finish the job.

Hello and welcome to Leeds! A very warm welcome one and all. We are at the historic Headingley cricket ground in Leeds. The hosts come into this fixture completely undefeated after securing two consecutive wins, while Scotland have shown tremendous grit with one historic win and one close loss in their campaign. England look to maintain their perfect streak and solidify their position at the top, while Scotland aim to pull off a massive upset to keep their semifinal dreams burning bright.

... MATCH DAY ...

The all-UK affair - The highly anticipated Group Stage encounter marks a historic all-UK clash as the hosts, England Women, take on Scotland Women at Headingley. This is the first time the two countries meet at a World Cup hosted on English soil. England completely dominated their only previous T20I face-off during the 2024 Women's T20 World Cup, comfortably restricting Scotland to 109/6 and chasing down the target in just 10 overs without losing a wicket. With the home-ground advantage and a deeply experienced lineup, England enters the match as heavy favorites. Scotland, however, successfully battled through an intense qualification campaign to earn their spot and will be eager to make their mark, especially after already picking up a win against Ireland Women. The in-form hosts - Playing on home soil, England's squad boasts arguably the most well-rounded unit in the tournament. Their batting depth is terrifying, and their bowling attack transitions seamlessly from raw pace to elite-tier spin. However, with their talismanic skipper ruled out for the next couple of games, Charlie Dean will lead the side and will hope that the other experienced players step up in Nat's absence. The fearless neighbours - Scotland enteres this World Cup as the ultimate wildcards. While they lack the structural depth of their neighbors, they possess individual match-winners who play with immense heart and zero fear and we have already seen what they can do in their win against Ireland. They even game West Indies Women a run for their money and to be fair, Scotland are still in with a real chance to not just cause an upset or two, bit also push for a semifinals berth. Pitch and historical match ups - Headingley has historically been a true cricketing wicket with reliable bounce, but early evening overhead conditions in June could offer the quick bowlers some significant lateral movement. Historically, teams winning the toss here look to exploit any early moisture before the track flattens out into a batting paradise under lights. Historically, encounters between these two sides have been rare at the highest level, with England dominating the win column. However, with Scotland's recent structural development, they are expected to be far more competitive than previous eras. Form (Last 5 completed T20Is, recent first) - ENG-W - WWWWL | SCO-W - LWWLW. Predictions? Scotland’s best chance lies in striking early during the Powerplay to disrupt England's top three. If Kathryn Bryce can produce an inspired opening spell, the underdogs could cause a scare. However, England’s unparalleled bench strength, home crowd advantage, and variety in the spin department make them heavy favorites to take home the points. Who are you backing for the win?