Womens T20 World Cup 2026

OUT! RUN OUT! Short and wide, Gabriella Fontenla moves to her off side and pulls it through mid-wicket. She calls for a second run. Jahzara Claxton picks it up and throws it towards the keeper, Mandy Mangru, who whips the bails off in a flash. Gabriella Fontenla was way too short. Scotland Women have been bowled out for 146 on the final ball. West Indies Women win by 7 runs.

A mix-up in the middle. Short, on off, Gabriella Fontenla knocks it down the ground for a single. The fielder throws it towards Qiana Joseph who fails to collect it. The ball rolls towards cover as the batters collect one more. Two runs taken.

Qiana Joseph gets a wicket now. Gabriella Fontenla is the last batter.

OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Excellent work behind the stumps from Mandy Mangru. Qiana Joseph gets her name in the wicket column. Slower one, outside off, Rachel Slater rocks back and looks to slap it, but misses it completely. Gets a faint edge and the keeper, Mandy Mangru, takes a sharp catch behind the stumps. West Indies Women are inching closer towards the victory.

Short and wide, Rachel Slater moves to her right and pulls it towards deep mid-wicket. A mix-up in the middle but the throw was wayward as the batters comfortably complete two more runs.

Much fuller, on middle and leg, Rachel Slater sweeps it through square leg for two more. This is excellent running between the wickets.

Short, on off, Rachel Slater punches it through cover for a brace.

Third wicket for Aaliyah Alleyne. Chloe Abel is the new batter. Qiana Joseph to bowl the final over.

OUT! TIMBER! Third wicket for Aaliyah Alleyne and this should be it. Slower one, on off, Kirstie Gordon moves to her leg side and exposes the stumps. The ball keeps a bit low and beats the blade of Kirstie Gordon and rattles over the stumps. Kirstie Gordon walks back for a duck.

Aaliyah Alleyne strikes again. Kirstie Gordon walks in to bat now.

OUT! TIMBER! Aaliyah Alleyne gets another wicket. Slows it up, on middle and leg, Ailsa Lister moves to her off side and looks to scoop it. Misses it completely as the ball rattles over the top of leg. Ailsa Lister's cameo comes to an end and Scotland Women are 137/7. They need 17 runs from 7 balls now.

Angling in, on off, Ailsa Lister taps it back to the bowler.

MISFIELD AND FOUR! That should have been stopped! Good length, on off, Ailsa Lister flicks it through mid-wicket. The fielder runs to his right and tries to pick the ball but parries it to the fence for a boundary.

Hard length, on off, Rachel Slater taps it to short cover for a quick single.

Aaliyah Alleyne breaks the gritty stand. Rachel Slater walks in to bat now.

OUT! CAUGHT AND BOWLED! Aaliyah Alleyne breaks the much-needed stand. Slows it up and keeps it on middle. Darcey Carter looks to loft it but the ball hits the upper part of her bat. The ball goes high up in the air and back towards Aaliyah Alleyne, who takes a comfortable catch.

22 needed now from the final 2 overs. Aaliyah Alleyne comes into the attack.

Just short! Short and wide, Darcey Carter looks to slap it but edges it. The ball lands just short of the fielder at short third. The batters cross.

Too full, outside off, Darcey Carter digs it to short cover. A mix-up as Darcey Carter sets off for a single but is sent back. Deandra Dottin has a shy at the batter's end but misses. A direct hit and Darcey Carter was a goner.

FOUR! This goes over backward point! Short and wide, Darcey Carter reaches out to it and slaps it magnificently over backward point for a boundary. Pressure on Deandra Dottin now.

Short and wide, Darcey Carter swings hard but misses.

FOUR! The chase is still on! Streaky but they all count for Scotland Women. Full and outside off, Darcey Carter swings hard but gets a thick outside edge. The ball flies over short third for a boundary. A 50-run partnership comes up between this duo now.

Hard length, on off, Ailsa Lister gets low and turns it to mid-wicket for a single.

Wide again! Third wide in a row. Another one down leg, Ailsa Lister looks to sweep it but misses again.

Another wide! Down the leg side again, Ailsa Lister looks to flick it but misses. Wide again.

Wide! Down the leg side, Ailsa Lister comes forward and looks to flick it but misses.

35 runs needed from 18 balls now. Deandra Dottin comes into the attack. Can Scotland Women cause an upset?

Short and wide, Darcey Carter slaps it to cover. 35 runs needed from the final 3 overs now.

Short and wide, Darcey Carter looks to slap it but misses.

Flatter, on off, Ailsa Lister pulls it to mid-wicket for a single.

SIX! The first six of the innings! Slower one, on off, Ailsa Lister shimmies down the ground and plunders it all the way over long off for a biggie. Is this the over that gets the Scotland Women back into the game?

Slows it up, outside off, Ailsa Lister looks to sweep it but misses.

FOUR! Makes the most of the Free Hit! Short and on off, Ailsa Lister latches onto it and pulls it through mid-wicket for a boundary.

A full toss, outside off, Darcey Carter looks to slap it but misses. The keeper fails to collect it but the batters cross. Its a front foot no ball. Free hit to follow.

Tossed up, on off, Ailsa Lister digs it to cover.

Full, on leg, Ailsa Lister sweeps it to fine leg for a brace.

Fifty up for Darcey Carter! Short, on off, Darcey Carter chips it over mid on for a single. She's been struggling a bit with the injury but she has kept the chase alive. Her maiden T20 World Cup fifty.

Short, on off, Darcey Carter taps it back to the bowler.

Fired in, on off, Darcey Carter drives it to cover.

Full, on leg, Darcey Carter sweeps it through backward square leg for a brace.

Short, on off, Ailsa Lister punches it to cover.

Short and wide, Ailsa Lister looks to slog it but misses. Mandy Mangru, the keeper, fails to grab it as the ball pops out. She then dives forward but fails to reach it. The replay later shows that there was an edge and it will go down as a dropped chance.

Follows the batter down leg, Darcey Carter shuffles across and punches it to cover for a single.

Slows it up, outside off, Darcey Carter drives it through covers for a brace. 100 comes up for Scotland Women.

Tossed up, on middle, Ailsa Lister digs it to mid on for another single.

Free hit! Flatter, on off, Darcey Carter knocks it to mid off for a single.

Slower one, on top of off, Darcey Carter eases it to backward point. It's a no ball. Qiana Joseph has overstepped. Free hit to follow.

DRINKS BREAK! Scotland Women are 95/5 after 14 overs now. They need 59 runs from the final 6 overs. It's a difficult one but if this pair can strike well, it is still possible. West Indies Women are in the driver's seat at the moment. They will try to keep things simple and pick wickets. Let's see how it ends...

Short and wide, Ailsa Lister tries to slap it but misses.

FOUR! Top shot from Ailsa Lister! Slower one, on off, Ailsa Lister latches onto it and drills it powerfully down towards long on for a boundary.

Dropped! Slows it up, on off, Darcey Carter chips it uppishly towards mid on. The fielder dives to her left to take the catch but fails to hold onto it. A difficult one but it will go down as a dropped catch.

Another single as Ailsa Lister knocks a fuller ball down to long on.

Fired in, on leg, Darcey Carter sweeps it through backward square leg for one more.

Flatter, on off, Ailsa Lister sweeps it through mid-wicket for a single.

Hayley Matthews returns.

Short, around the waist, Ailsa Lister tugs it to mid-wicket for a single.

Flatter, on leg, Darcey Carter turns it to mid-wicket for a run.

Turn and bounce, outside off, Darcey Carter tries to slap it but misses.

Full, outside off, Ailsa Lister drives it to cover for a single.

Short, outside off, Ailsa Lister tries to play at it but misses.

Run out chance missed! Full and on off, Darcey Carter taps it to mid off. Hayley Matthews slides to her right and throws it towards Afy Fletcher who fails to collect it. If it had been collected cleanly, Darcey Carter was a goner.

Change? No, Afy Fletcher continues.

FOUR! A great effort in the deep! Short and on off, Ailsa Lister goes deep in her crease and pulls it through mid-wicket. Jahzara Claxton dives to her right near the fence but only manages to get her hand at it as the ball parries to the fence for a boundary.

Short, on off, Darcey Carter rocks back and drills it to long on for one again.

Keeps it short, on off, Ailsa Lister pulls it through mid-wicket for yet another single.

Nice and full, on leg, Darcey Carter knocks it down to long on for one again.

Tossed up, on off, Ailsa Lister drills it to extra cover for one more.

Fired in, on middle and leg, Darcey Carter tucks it through backward square leg for a single.

Too full, on off, Ailsa Lister digs it to mid off.

Short and down leg, Ailsa Lister looks to flick it but wears it on her pads.

Priyanaz Chatterji departs. Ailsa Lister walks in to bat.

OUT! TAKEN! Another one goes down for Scotland Women. Tossed up, full and outside off, Priyanaz Chatterji tries to go big over mid off. The ball hits the upper part of her bat and lobs towards Chinelle Henry at mid off, who backtracks and takes a comfortable catch. Scotland Women are 74/5 after 10.4 overs.

Afy Fletcher gives it air, on off, Darcey Carter taps it through extra cover for one more.

Fullish, outside off, Priyanaz Chatterji knocks it to mid on for another run.

Tossed up, full and on off, Darcey Carter knocks it down the ground for a single.

Dragged back, on off, Darcey Carter punches it to extra cover for one. Scotland Women are 71/4 at the halfway mark, needing 83 runs in 60 balls now.

Flighted, full and on middle, turns in, Darcey Carter looks to work it away but gets an inside edge onto her pads.

Short again, on middle, Darcey Carter fends it to the leg side.

Short and on middle, Priyanaz Chatterji heaves it to deep mid-wicket for a run.

Floated, full and on iddle, Priyanaz Chatterji sweeps it wide of deep square leg for a brace.

Flatter, short and around leg, Darcey Carter nudges it towards short fine and sets off for the single. The filder throws it at the batter's end, where Mandy Mangru breaks the stumps but Chatterji is in.

Will Hayley Matthews bowl out? No, Karishma Ramharack is back on.

Dragged back and around off, Darcey Carter steers it towards point and sets off for the run, but there is a bit of a mix-up. However, Deandra Dottin fails to collect it cleanly and the batters eventually get the run.

A bit quicker, full and on middle, Priyanaz Chatterji bunts it down to long on for one.

Flighted, full and on middle, Darcey Carter drives it back to the bowler, where Afy Fletcher gets down but it deflects off her hands towards long off. They cross.

A loopy delivery, full and on off, Priyanaz Chatterji swipes it to deep square leg for another run.

Tossed up, full and on middle, Darcey Carter drills it to long off for a run.

Short and on middle, Priyanaz Chatterji pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Darcey Carter is receiving a bit of treatment on her left calf. We are good to go again. Also, Shemaine Campbelle has gone off the field, not sure why. Mandy Mangru will be keeping the wickets now.

Dragged back and around leg, Darcey Carter nudges it to short fine.

Short again, on middle, keeps low, Darcey Carter just about gets her bat down to keep it out.

WIDE! Fires this one full but down the leg side, Darcey Carter fails to work it away. Wided.

Flighted, full and on off, Darcey Carter looks to drive but gets a bottom edge to the right of the bowler.

Slows it up, shortish and on middle, Darcey Carter pats it back to the bowler.

Short and around leg, Priyanaz Chatterji pulls it through square leg for a single.

Out goes Megan McColl. Priyanaz Chatterji is in next.

OUT! LBW! Hayley Matthews has three to her name, and this game has changed completely. A flighted delivery, full and on middle, Megan McColl gets down for the reverse sweep but the length is too full for that shot. The ball goes under her bat and hits the pad right in front of the stumps. There is a shout for LBW, and up goes the finger without hesitation. Megan does not even think about the review as this is plumb.

Looped up, full and on off, Darcey Carter pushes it to short cover.

Flatter, full and down the leg, Darcey Carter misses her flick as the ball brushes her pads to the keeper.

Almost another wicket! Slower through the air, full and on off, Megan McColl goes for the slog sweep right away but gets a top edge to the leg side. The keeper, Shemaine Campbelle, runs forward and flings herself but fails to reach the ball. They cross.

The wickets have started to tumble for Scotland Women now. Megan McColl walks out to bat.

OUT! CAUGHT! Afy Fletcher strikes in her first over. She tosses it up, full and around off, Sarah Bryce extends her arms and looks to go up and over covers but only manages to get a top edge. It lobs up towards point, where Deandra Dottin takes a dolly. 51/0 becomes 57/3 for Scotland.

Goes short and around off, Sarah Bryce stabs it off the bottom half of the bat to the left of the bowler.

Tossed up, full and on middle, Darcey Carter drives it down the pitch, where Afy Fletcher lets it through for a single.

WIDE! Floated, full and down the leg side, Darcey Carter fails to paddle it away. Wided.

FOUR! This is short and outside off, Sarah Bryce accepts the width on offer and cuts it away through point for a boundary. Scotland Women are 55/2 at the end of the Powerplay!

Fires this one, full and on middle, Sarah Bryce fends it back to the bowler.

Slows it up, full and on off, Sarah Bryce taps it to the off side.

Double strike from Hayley Matthews. Sarah Bryce is the new batter.

OUT! TAKEN! Captain gets captain and the Windies are pulling things back here. Hayley Matthews loops this one up, full and on off, Kathryn Bryce backs away and looks to clear mid off, but her bat turns in her hands. She ends up slicing across it as the ball goes towards mid off, where Chinelle Henry takes a good reverse cup catch. Matthews is absolutely elated here as she sends Bryce back for a duck.

Tossed up, full and on middle, Kathryn Bryce knocks it down the pitch.

DRINKS! After a quick stat from Scotland Women, Hayley Matthews got the crucial breakthrough for the Windies. However, she knows that one wicket won't do and they have to build on this to put the pressure on the batters. While the Scots will look for a couple of good partnerships and that will take them over the line. Kathryn Bryce walks out to bat at number 3.

OUT! BOWLED'EM! Hayley Matthews strikes, and West Indies Women desperately needed this here. This is floated, full and around middle. Katherine Fraser gets down on a knee for the swipe across the line but this is too full for that shot, as the ball goes through and rattles the stumps behind. Scotland Women are 51/1, chasing 154 runs.

FOUR! 50 up for Scotland Women! Karishma Ramharack gives this one some more air, full and around leg. Darcey Carter gets down one knee again and swipes it to the deep square leg fence for four more runs.

Fires this one, full and on middle and leg, Darcey Carter swings and misses again.

Slows it up, full and on off, Darcey Carter has a slog across the line but only connects with thin air.

FOUR! Fine shot! Flatter, full and on middle and leg, Darcey Carter gets down on one knee and nails the sweep to the deep square leg fence for a boundary.

Flighted, full and on leg, Katherine Fraser lifts it down to long on for a run.

FOUR! Put down again! Tossed up, full and on off, Katherine Fraser thumps it uppishly towards mid off. Jannillea Glasgow leaps up and tries to grab it with her extended left hand but it just does not stick in and rolls to the fence behind for a boundary.

Flatter, full and on off, Katherine Fraser drags it to deep mid-wicket for one.

DROPPED! That should have been taken! Hayley Matthews flights it up, full and on off, Darcey Carter goes for the slog sweep but gets a top edge. It goes high in the air behind the stumps. The keeper runs backwards while Qiana Joseph from short fine runs forward. Both have a glance at each other, and in the end Joseph stretches her hands but grasses it. They cross. It was the keeper's catch.

Drops it short and on middle, Darcey Carter stays back and pushes it back to the bowler.

Slows it up, full and on middle, turns in, Darcey Carter looks to slog it but misses and gets hit on the pads.

Floated, full and around leg, Katherine Fraser uses her feet and lofts it wide of mid on for a run.

Tossed up, full and on middle, Darcey Carter chips it on the bounce to long on for a single.

The replay shows that while playing the shot, Darcey Carter's spike gets caught on the pitch, and her ankle twists. The physio is in to check on her. Meanwhile, Hayley Matthews takes this break to rally her troops and discuss how to proceed.

WIDE! Floated, full and on middle, turns a long way to the leg side, Darcey Carter moves back to flick but misses. Called a wide.

Time for some spin as Hayley Matthews brings herself into the attack now.

Fuller once more and around off, Darcey Carter lobs it down to long on for one more.

Three dots in a row now! Very full and on middle and leg, Darcey Carter fails to clip it away and gets hit on the pads.

Right in the blockhole, on middle, Darcey Carter digs it out to the off side

Pitched up and on off, keeps a bit low, Darcey Carter looks to go big down the ground but fails to connect as the ball just goes past the off pole.

FOUR! The runs keep flowing here! A slower one, full and around off. Darcey Carter brings her bottom hand into play, fetches it and lofts it well over mid on for a boundary.

Fuller one and on off, Katherine Fraser drags it off the inner half of the bat to deep square leg for a single.

Aaliyah Alleyne comes into the attack now. She picked up a four-fer in the first game.

FOUR! Third boundary of the over and this is the best of the lot! Dottin goes just a bit full, but keeps the line outside off. Darcey Carter gets her hands through and smashes it through point for four more runs. Scotland Women are off to a flier here.

FOUR! Put away! Back of a length and well outside off again, Darcey Carter gets the chance to free her arms and crunches it past cover-point for another boundary.

WIDE! Bangs this into the pitch, but way outside off, Darcey Carter fails to reach out for it. Called a wide but Dottin is not happy with that decision.

Good comeback from Deandra Dottin! She lands this short of a length with some extra pace, on off, gets some bounce as well. Darcey Carter tries to cut but misses.

FOUR! Excellent shot! Back of a length and around off, takes pace off. Darcey Carter just holds her shape a bit longer and heaves it to the deep mid-wicket fence for a boundary.

Fuller one and on off, Darcey Carter drills it to mid off.

Deandra Dottin begins with a good-length delivery, on off, Darcey Carter blocks it out with a straight bat.

An eventful first over in the chase. Deandra Dottin to share the attack.

Another full delivery, around off, Katherine Fraser slices it over point for a brace. 14 runs off the first over!

Uppish but safe! Fuller delivery and around off, Katherine Fraser looks to loft it away but ends up slicing it. Karishma Ramharack at extra cover loses sight of the ball, runs backwards but the ball falls out of her reach. Two taken.

FOUR! Streaky! Goes back to the fuller length and just outside off, Katherine Fraser has a big slog across the line but gets an outside edge that flies wide of short third for another boundary.

Just short! Hard length and around off, Katherine Fraser swats it off the bottom half of the bat. It goes uppishly but goes on the bounce to mid off.

FOUR! Lovely shot! Pitched up and around off, Katherine Fraser hits it through the line and thumps it past the bowler for a boundary.

Fuller one and outside off, Darcey Carter reaches out for it but gets a top edge. Deandra Dottin at extra cover grabs it but it won't count. A single taken.

Scotland Women get underway in the chase with extras! Chinelle Henry starts with a good-length delivery but down the leg side, Darcey Carter leaves it alone. Wided. Well, the on-field umpire gets confirmation that Henry has overstepped. It is called a No Ball. Free Hit up next.

SIX! Goodbye ball! Stafanie Taylor finishes the innings in style. West Indies Women end up with 153/6. Rachel Slater bangs this into the pitch, on middle, Taylor opens up her stance and dismisses the ball out of her presence over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie.

Appeal for LBW, but turned down! Rachel Slater hits the length hard, on middle and leg, Jannillea Glasgow looks to heave it across the line but misses and gets hit on the pads as the ball drops on the pitch. Shemaine Campbelle wants the strike and the batters sneak in a leg bye. There is also a shout for LBW, but not given and Scotland Women take the review. UtraEdge confirms no bat involved and Ball Tracking shows wickets on umpire's call, with the ball just clipping the leg stump. The on-field call of Not Out stays.

Fuller again and outside off, Stafanie Taylor reaches out and drills it really hard but straight to point. Just one.

SIX! That is a superb shot! Pitched up and on middle, in the slot as well. Stafanie Taylor clears her front leg away, shows the full face of the bat and dispatches it over the long off fence for half a dozen more.

Very full and around off, Jannillea Glasgow jams it out towards extra cover for a single. Good thing for the Windies that Stafanie Taylor is back on strike.

Fuller one and angling down the leg side, Jannillea Glasgow backs away to flick it away but misses as the ball goes behidn to the keeper.

Rachel Slater (3-0-9-1) to bowl the final over. Can she keep the Windies under 150?

Much quicker, short and on middle, Stafanie Taylor backs away to cut it away but misses. 25 runs in the last two overs!

SIX! Clean strike! Flighted, full and on off, Stafanie Taylor dances down the track to get to the pitch of it, hits through the line, launching it over the long off fence for a biggie.

Slows it up, full and on off, Stafanie Taylor bunts it off the bottom half of the bat towards extra cover, where a lazy bit of fielding from long off allows the second.

Flatter, full and on leg, Jannillea Glasgow forces it down to long on for a run.

Floated, full and on middle, Stafanie Taylor swipes it off the inner half of the bat through square leg for a single.

FOUR! Top shot! Tossed up, full and around off, Stafanie Taylor extends her arms nicely to get under it and chips it over extra covers for a boundary.

Kirstie Gordon to bowl the penultimate over.

Short and down the leg side, Jannillea Glasgow looks to flick it away but misses. The keeper does well to collect it to her right. Not given as a wide. Maybe it clipped the pads.

Flighted, full and on off, Jannillea Glasgow drills it towards extra cover, where the fielder gets fingertips on it but the ball still goes behind. Two taken.

The next batter in is Jannillea Glasgow.

OUT! TAKEN IN THE DEEP! Katherine Fraser gets her second. She fires this one, full and on middle and leg, Jahzara Claxton skips down the track to slog it away but she hits it to the longer side and does not get enough power on the shot. It flies wide of long on, where Kathryn Bryce moves to her left and takes a fine reverse cup catch to break the 37-run stand.

Flatter, full and on off, Stafanie Taylor uses her feet and drills it to long off for a single.

FOUR! Goes through the hands! Floated, full and around off, Stafanie Taylor backs away and smacks it towards extra cover, where the fielder leaps up but the ball goes through her hands for another boundary.

FOUR! Fine shot! Tossed up, full and on middle, Stafanie Taylor steps out, shows the full face of the bat and lifts it high in the air. She holds her pace as the ball lands just ahead of the ropes at long on and goes for a boundary.

SIX! Finally, a biggie in the 17th over! Kathryn Bryce tries to follow the batter again, bowls this full into the pads. Jahzara Claxton clears her front leg away and smokes it over the deep mid-wicket fence for the first six of the game.

Pitched up and around off, Stafanie Taylor drills it towards long off for one more.

Another fine yorker, on middle, Jahzara Claxton digs it out to long off for one.

Nails the yorker, on middle, Stafanie Taylor jams it out to long on for another run.

Follows the batter, serves this full and down the leg, Jahzara Claxton bunts it out to long on for a run.

Fuller and on middle, Stafanie Taylor clips it through square leg for a single.

Kathryn Bryce to bowl out now.

Quicker, full and on off, Jahzara Claxton sets up for the reverse sweep but gets an inside edge towards short third.

Flighted, full and on middle, Stafanie Taylor tucks it through square leg for one.

Just short! Slower through the air, full and on off, Stafanie Taylor makes room and lifts it aerially towards extra cover. The fielder dives forward but the ball drops in front of her and goes behind. Two taken. 100 up for West Indies Women!

Flatter, full and outside off, Jahzara Claxton uses her feet, reaches out for it and drills it through cover-point for one.

Tossed up, full and on off, Jahzara Claxton goes inside out and lofts it towards sweeper cover for a run. The throw comes at the bowler's end, where Katherine Fraser fumbles and the batters steal a second run.

Floated, full and around leg, Stafanie Taylor goes down for the sweep but toe-ends it towards mid-wicket for a single.

FOUR! Gets it away! Kirstie Gordon gives this one some more air, full and on middle, Jahzara Claxton backs away to make some room and smacks it through extra cover. Long off is a bit late to react and despite a dive in the end, the ball goes to the fence.

Looped up, full and on off, Stafanie Taylor drills it wide of long off for a run.

WIDE! Flatter, short but down the leg side, Stafanie Taylor swipes at it but misses. Wided.

FOUR! Nice way to get off the mark! Floated, full and around off, Stafanie Taylor gets her hands through the drive and creams it through covers for a boundary.

West Indies Women lose half their side now. Stafanie Taylor is the next batter in.

OUT! LBW! Kirstie Gordon strikes big here. She tosses this one up nicely, full and on middle, does not turn much. Chinelle Henry looks to work it across the line and closes her bat face but the ball goes past the inside edge and hits the front pad. A big appeal for LBW, and the finger goes up. This looks plumb but Henry goes upstairs, more in hope than anything. UltraEdge confirms no bat involved and Ball Tracking shows three reds, with the ball hitting the middle and off stumps. West Indies Women are reeling at 85/5 now.

Slows it up, short and on off, Chinelle Henry pats it back to the bowler.

Shorter in length and around leg, Jahzara Claxton nudges it through square leg for a single.

Change? Yes, Kirstie Gordon is back on.

Much quicker, full and on middle, Chinelle Henry knocks it back to the bowler.

Looped up, full and around off, Chinelle Henry jams it out to point.

FOUR! A welcome boundary! Darcey Carter serves a full toss, just outside off. Chinelle Henry extends her arms and smacks it over extra covers for four runs.

Tossed up, full and on off, Chinelle Henry taps it to the off side.

Flighted, full and on off, Chinelle Henry knocks it to mid off.

DRINKS! Scotland Women have done really well to keep the runs in check as well as pick up wickets at regular intervals. They will hope that they can do this throughout the innings now and restrict the Windies to a low score. For the West Indies Women, they need a partnership, and someone needs to step up with the bat to give their bowlers something to defend later on. Also, Chinelle Henry comes out o the middle now.

OUT! CAMPBELLE IS RUN OUT! A massive moment in the game as the match-winner from the last game walks back now. Darcey Carter floats this up, lands this short, on middle, Shemaine Campbelle stays back and clips it through mid-wicket and responds for the second run. Katherine Fraser charges towards the ball, picks it up and fires in a throw at the batter's end, where Sarah Bryce does the rest. Campbelle puts in a desperate dive but that does not save her.

Out goes Deandra Dottin, in comes Jahzara Claxton. Also, Darcey Carter to bowl now.

OUT! STUMPED! The Bryce sisters combine to get rid of the dangerous Deandra Dottin on her 150th WT20I. Kathryn Bryce lands this on a good length and just around off, keeps a bit low. Dottin dances down the track and has a big swipe across the line but misses the ball completely. It goes behind, where Sarah Bryce collects it and breaks the stumps. West Indies Women are 79/3 now.

Pitched up and on off, Deandra Dottin steps out of her crease and heaves it towards deep mid-wicket and comes back for the second run. The umpires check for a short run but it is fine.

Right in the blockhole, on off, Shemaine Campbelle jams it out towards long on for another run.

Keeps the length fuller and around off, takes pace off again, Shemaine Campbelle goes down and across for the scoop but fails to connect.

A slower one, full and on off, Deandra Dottin drills it to long off for a run.

Fuller one and on off, Shemaine Campbelle pushes it towards cover for a single.

Floated, full and on leg, Shemaine Campbelle paddles it to short fine and scampers across for one.

FOUR! So unlucky for Katherine Fraser! She bowls this quicker, full and on middle and leg. Shemaine Campbelle skips down the track and has a big slog across the line but gets a thin inside edge. Sarah Bryce, the keeper, gets slow to her left but she fails to grab the ball as it races to the fence behind for a boundary. That will go down as a dropped chance.

Flighted, full and on off, Deandra Dottin lobs it down to long off for another run.

Tossed up, full and on off, Shemaine Campbelle comes forward and lofts it wide of long on for a single.

Drops it short and on middle, Deandra Dottin rocks abck and swats it to long on for a run.

Fires this one, full and on leg, angling in, Deandra Dottin looks to dig it out but loses her balance and falls over missing the ball.

Slows it up, full and on middle, Shemaine Campbelle tucks it with soft hands through mid-wicket and takes on the fielder. Dottin runs to the danger end as the throw comes to the bowler, but Dottin has made her ground easily.

Dragged back, on middle, Deandra Dottin moves back and pulls it to deep square leg for one.

Flatter, full and around leg, Deandra Dottin gets down and sweeps it towards deep mid-wicket, where a fumble allows the second run.

Tossed up, full and on middle, Shemaine Campbelle swipes it to deep square leg for a run.

Appeal for LBW, but turned down! Flighted, full and on middle, turns in, Shemaine Campbelle uses her feet and tries to sweep it away but loses her balance a bit and misses to get hit on the pads.

Floated, full and on middle, Deandra Dottin works it through mid-wicket for a single.

After 10 overs, West Indies Women are 59/2. They will try and gear up now while Scotland Women will try to pick more wickets and put the West Indies Women under more pressure.

In the air... safe! Hard length, on off, Shemaine Campbelle looks to loft it but doesn't connect well. The ball goes in the air and lands safely between mid off and mid on. They collect two runs.

A bit slower, outside off, fuller in length. Shemaine Campbelle swings hard but misses.

FOUR! That is a lovely shot from Shemaine Campbelle! Another full toss from Chloe Abel, on leg, Shemaine Campbelle picks it well and drills it over the bowler's head for a boundary.

Much fuller, on off, Deandra Dottin knocks it down the ground and towards long off for a single.

Another full toss. This one is a bit high, on off, Shemaine Campbelle pulls it through mid-wicket for a single. She gets away with this.

A low full toss, outside off, Shemaine Campbelle slaps it through covers for a brace. 50 comes up for West Indies Women.

Scotland Women have kept things really tight. After 9 overs, West Indies Women are just 49/2. Chloe Abel comes into the attack now.

Slows it up, on off, Deandra Dottin smashes it back towards Kirstie Gordon, who makes a good stop.

Quicker, on off, Deandra Dottin tucks it to mid-wicket for a brace. The fielder has a shy at the bowler's end but misses. Excellent running between the wickets.

Short and it keeps low, Deandra Dottin looks to slap it but gets a bottom edge as the ball rolls back to the bowler.

Fired in, on leg, Shemaine Campbelle steps out and drills it to long on for one more.

Much fuller, on off, Deandra Dottin drills it to mid off. A misfield allows the batters to collect one run.

Flighted up, outside off, Deandra Dottin slaps it to the point fielder.

Spin from both ends. Kirstie Gordon comes into the attack now.

Fired in, on leg, Deandra Dottin knocks it to mid on for a single.

A massive wicket for Scotland Women! Deandra Dottin walks in to bat now in her 150th WT20I.

OUT! TIMBER! Katherine Fraser can do no wrong tonight. Flatter, on middle, with a hint of turn. Hayley Matthews moves to her leg side and exposes her stumps. She tries to slap it but gets beaten on the extra bounce as the ball rattles over the stumps. End of a scratchy stay for Hayley Matthews. West Indies Women are 44/2 after 7.5 overs now.

Tossed up, on off, Shemaine Campbelle sweeps it over square leg for another single.

Too full again, on off, Hayley Matthews eases it down to mid on for one more.

Nice and full, on off, Shemaine Campbelle knocks it down the ground for a single.

FOUR! Brilliant from Shemaine Campbelle! Full and outside off, Shemaine Campbelle changes her stance and plays a reverse sweep over short third for a boundary.

Katherine Fraser comes into the attack now.

On the stumps, a tad fuller, Hayley Matthews taps it to mid on.

Slightly shorter, outside off, Shemaine Campbelle slaps it through cover for a run.

Beaten! Back of a length, outside off, Shemaine Campbelle swings hard but misses.

Slower one, on off, Hayley Matthews pushes it to mid off for a quick single.

Nice and full, outside off, Shemaine Campbelle cuts it to backward point. The fielder dives to her left and makes a good stop. Keeps it to just a single which could have possibly been a boundary.

Full and outside off, Hayley Matthews taps it to short cover for a quick single.

DRINKS BREAK! West Indies Women are 33/1 at the end of Powerplay. It's been a cautious start for the West Indies Women. They have lost a wicket, courtesy of the brilliant catch from Katherine Fraser. Scotland Women have managed to keep things tight, and they will try to pick wickets and put the West Indies Women under some pressure. Let's see how it pans out...

Down the leg side, Hayley Matthews looks to flick it but miscues it to point for a single.

Full and outside off, Shemaine Campbelle taps it to backward point for a single.

FOUR! That was much-needed! Kathryn Bryce errs her line down leg, Shemaine Campbelle uses the pace of the ball and flicks it over short fine leg for a boundary.

Follows the batter down leg, Hayley Matthews shuffles across and flicks it through square leg for a single.

Too full, on leg, Shemaine Campbelle flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.

Angling in, on off, Hayley Matthews taps it to mid on for a single.

Good length, on off, Shemaine Campbelle pushes it to mid-wicket.

OUT! TAKEN! What a catch that is from Katherine Fraser! Just phenomenal. Hard length, on middle and leg, Qiana Joseph stays back and heaves it over mid-wicket. Katherine Fraser, near the fence, leaps high in the air and takes a magnificent catch. Does well not to touch the fence as she pushes herself forward with her right arm. The umpire checks and the replays confirm that the catch was fair. Shemaine Campbelle is the next batter.

Slows it up, back of a length, Hayley Matthews punches it through cover for one more.

Nagging length, just outside off, Qiana Joseph eases it to mid on for a quick single. The fielder has a shy at the bowler's end but misses.

On the stumps, fuller in length, Hayley Matthews tucks it to mid-wicket for one more.

Nice and full, on leg, Qiana Joseph flicks it through square leg for a single.

FOUR! A much-needed boundary for the West Indies Women! Good length, just outside off, Hayley Matthews latches onto it and heaves it over mid-wicket for a boundary. She had made up her mind on this early on.

On the stumps, a tad fuller, Hayley Matthews comes forward and taps it back to the bowler.

Good length, on middle and leg, Qiana Joseph turns it to backward square leg for a single.

Shaping away, on off, Hayley Matthews eases it to cover for one more.

In the air... safe! Good length, on leg, Qiana Joseph heaves it on the bounce towards deep mid-wicket for a single.

A tad fuller, on off, Qiana Joseph knocks it to the mid on fielder.

Hard length, on off, Hayley Matthews stays back and blocks it back to the left of the bowler.

Wide! An appeal but the umpire stretches her arms and calls it a wide. Down the leg side, Hayley Matthews looks to flick it but misses and the keeper catches it. An appeal but turned down. They don't refer it. The replay later shows that the ball had brushed her thighs.

Five dots now! Excellent over so far. Good length, on off, Hayley Matthews punches it to cover.

The keeper comes up on the stumps now. Angling in, outside, Hayley Matthews looks to block it but gets an inside edge onto her pads.

Three dots now. Down the leg side, Hayley Matthews looks to flick it but the ball brushes her pads and rolls towards the left of the keeper.

Hard length, on off, Hayley Matthews knocks it on the bounce towards the mid on fielder.

Rachel Slater starts with a length ball, on off, Hayley Matthews blocks it back to the bowler.

Rachel Slater comes into the attack now.

Beaten! Gabriella Fontenla goes full and outside off, Qiana Joseph swings hard but misses.

Back of a length, on leg, Qiana Joseph looks to flick it but wears it high on her pads. A stifled appeal but turned down.

FOUR! That's a cracking shot! A tad fuller, outside off, Qiana Joseph latches onto it and drills it powerfully through extra cover as the ball races away to the fence in a flash.

Angling in, on off, Qiana Joseph keeps it out.

An appeal but turned down. Hard length, on middle, Qiana Joseph looks to block it but wears it high on her pads. An appeal but nothing from the umpire. That was pitching outside leg.

Back of a length, on off, Hayley Matthews pushes it to backward point. The fielder dives to her right and makes a good stop. Keeps it to a single.

Wide! Gabriella Fontenla starts with a wide. Sways it down the leg side, Hayley Matthews looks to flick it but misses.

Excellent start from Kathryn Bryce. Gabriella Fontenla to share the attack.

Slows it up, on middle and leg, Hayley Matthews flicks it through square leg for a single. She gets off the mark as well.

Much fuller, on off, Hayley Matthews pushes it to mid on.

Angling in, on off, Qiana Joseph knocks it down to mid on for a single.

Uppish again. Hard length, on off, Qiana Joseph taps it uppishly and on the bounce towards mid on.

Good length, on off, Qiana Joseph looks to drive it but edges it to backward point.

EDGED AND FOUR! Qiana Joseph and the West Indies Women are away in a streaky manner! A tad fuller, outside off, shaping away. Qiana Joseph looks to drive but gets a thick outside edge as the ball races past short third for a boundary.

Right then, we are done with the pre-match formalities. Scotland Women are huddled out near the fence before they take their respective field positions. Qiana Joseph and Hayley Matthews open up for the West Indies Women. Kathryn Bryce has the new ball in hand and is raring to go. The keeper is standing up to the stumps. Let's play...

Time for the national anthems - We are all set to begin. The match officials, along with both sides, stride out in the middle and line up for their respective national anthems. It will be Scotland's first, followed by that of the West Indies.

Time to hear from the Scotland Women's camp - Priyanaz Chatterji says they were delighted with Scotland Women's victory over Ireland and calls it a special moment, marking the team's first-ever win at the T20 World Cup. More importantly, she feels the side played its own brand of cricket. Speaking about the challenges of representing Scotland, she points out that, as an Associate nation, there is limited funding available. As a result, many of the players benefit from competing in the English domestic system.

West Indies Women's premier pacer - Aaliyah Alleyne says that the biggest takeaway from their last game is that they played with fun, and when they play with fun, they play their best cricket. She adds that the change of pace worked well in their last game. Alleyne reckons that she has played here and she had a discussion with the bowling coach and he said that this is a good pitch for the pace bowlers.

PITCH REPORT - Natalie Germanos is pitchside. She says that it is the third game to be played on this pitch in two days. Adds that the temperatures are expected to get up to 24 degrees Celsius while the wind speed is 21 kmph. Mentions that it is the same surface used in the last game. Says the square boundaries are 64 and 57 meters, while the straight hit is 66 meters. Carlos Braithwaite joins her and says that the biggest takeaway from yesterday is the length. Adds that the overhead conditions will help move the ball a bit but it will be important to hit the 5-7 meter length. Shares that seamers took 10 wickets yesterday and 8 of them fell on that length and it will be key for both sides to hit the correct areas.

The skipper of West Indies Women - Hayley Matthews says that the conditions and the pitches are good here at Headingley. She adds that they have had to travel a bit but they are fully prepared. Matthews says that Stafanie Taylor and Chinelle Henry come back in the side and they are happy to have them back. She says that this is a high-scoring ground and they are familiar with the conditions.

The captain of Scotland Women - Kathryn Bryce says that they will bowl first. She says that it will be a good pitch, and they had a couple of days off before they got back to training. Bryce reckons that they know the conditions here and they are a bit comfortable. She ends by saying that they are going with the same side

West Indies Women (Playing XI) - Qiana Joseph, Hayley Matthews (C), Shemaine Campbelle (WK), Deandra Dottin, Stafanie Taylor (In place of Shawnisha Hector), Chinelle Henry (In place of Zaida James), Jahzara Claxton, Jannillea Glasgow, Aaliyah Alleyne, Afy Fletcher, Karishma Ramharack.

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

TOSS - Up goes the coin and it lands in favour of Kathryn Bryce. Scotland Women elect to BOWL first.

Clear skies - The overhead conditions look fantastic and the pitch promises plenty of runs for the batters who apply themselves. All eyes will be on the marquee battle between world-class all-rounders Kathryn Bryce and Hayley Matthews. With West Indies wanting to assert their dominance and Scotland eager to prove they belong on the big stage, we are in for a classic contest. Stay tuned as the toss is just moments away.

Scotland will aim to expand batting depth - Scotland Women are floating on cloud nine after their historic first-ever T20 World Cup victory against Ireland. However, they cannot rely solely on the brilliant Bryce sisters to anchor the entire innings. The rest of the batting lineup needs to step up and show greater intent. Against a fiery West Indies attack, Scotland's bowlers must maintain strict lines and avoid giving away easy boundaries to the destructive Windies hitters.

West Indies will target a clinical execution - While West Indies Women pulled off a sensational chase against New Zealand, they know there is room for improvement. The Caribbean side needs a more stable start at the top of the order to avoid early pressure. Their bowling unit will also look to be much more disciplined from the very first ball, aiming to choke the runs in the Powerplay instead of relying on late wickets to pull things back.

Hello and welcome to Headingley! A very warm welcome to cricket fans everywhere. We are at the historic Headingley cricket ground for a massive Group B clash in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026. Both Scotland Women and West Indies Women are riding high after thrilling wins in their opening fixtures. Here, a victory for either side will massively boost their chances for a spot in the semi-finals, making this an absolute must-watch encounter.

... MATCH DAY ...

A battle for early control - Headingley in Leeds hosts a fascinating Group B contest as West Indies Women and Scotland Women, both fresh off opening victories, lock horns in Match 12 of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026. One side arrives with the pedigree of former world champions and years of experience on the big stage, while the other is enjoying a historic rise and has already shown it belongs among the world's best. With the group stage still in its early days and every point carrying enormous significance, this contest already has the feel of a potentially pivotal encounter in the race for the semi-finals. Windies finding their rhythm - West Indies Women could hardly have asked for a better start. Chasing 163 against defending champions New Zealand, they held their nerve to pull off one of the standout wins of the tournament so far, thanks largely to Shemaine Campbelle's magnificent unbeaten 90 and Hayley Matthews' classy 48. The victory was particularly impressive considering they had to cope without Chinelle Henry, who picked up an injury in the final warm-up game and remains a big miss given her ability to contribute in all three departments. Yet, the Caribbean side has once again shown its depth. Matthews remains the heartbeat of this team, Deandra Dottin brings invaluable experience and power, while Aaliyah Alleyne's four-wicket haul against New Zealand underlined the variety in their attack. Their only concern will be tightening up with the ball after allowing the Kiwis to recover and post a daunting total. A side on the rise - Scotland Women arrive in Leeds with confidence and belief coursing through the squad. Their comprehensive 40-run win over Ireland was not just their first victory at a Women's T20 World Cup but another sign of how far this side has come in recent years. Captain Kathryn Bryce once again led from the front with a brilliant all-round display, while Sarah Bryce's composed 49 highlighted the value of their experienced core. The Bryce sisters have become the heartbeat of Scottish cricket, and around them is a group that keeps finding ways to compete. Spin has emerged as a major strength, with Kirstie Gordon and Katherine Fraser sharing six wickets against Ireland, while players like Rachel Slater and Ailsa Lister add further balance. Even the loss of leg-spinner Abtaha Maqsood to injury before the tournament has not disrupted their momentum, with Scotland continuing to punch above their weight through discipline and clarity of roles. Their warm-up victories over the Netherlands and Pakistan only reinforced the belief that this is a side capable of causing more upsets. The Leeds factor - Headingley has offered something for both batters and bowlers so far in the tournament. There could be some assistance for the seamers early on, especially under cloudy skies, but once set, batters can cash in. The forecast also hints at the possibility of brief interruptions, though hopefully not enough to take away from what promises to be an intriguing contest. Team form (Last 5 completed WT20Is, recent first) - WI-W - WLWWL | SCO-W - WWLWW. Two valuable points await - West Indies Women may start as favourites given their experience and firepower, but Scotland Women have already shown they are far more than just participants. The Caribbean side will be keen to prove their opening victory over New Zealand was no one-off, while Scotland have another chance to continue their fairytale run and announce themselves as genuine contenders. In a group where every point could shape the semi-final race, this promises to be a fascinating battle between pedigree and belief.