England start this one as clear favourites. This England Women vs Scotland Women match prediction puts the hosts at 53% against Scotland’s 47%, with four consecutive wins and home comfort at Headingley doing most of the heavy lifting. Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt has been the common thread behind that run, both with the bat and as a steady hand at the top. Scotland, meanwhile, are nursing a seven-run loss to West Indies and will need early wickets if they hope to unsettle a deep England line-up. Below, we break down the surface, the team battles to watch, and a handful of fantasy picks for the ENG-W vs SCO-W meeting.
England Women vs Scotland Women Match Details
Match | England Women vs Scotland Women | 16th Match | ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 |
Date | 20/06/2026 (Saturday) |
Time | BDT 11:30 PM / PKT 10:30 PM / INR 11:00 PM |
Format | T20 |
Venue | Headingley, Leeds |
Recent Performance | England Women – L W W W W Scotland Women – W L W W L |
ENG-W vs SCO-W ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026: Live Streaming & Broadcast Info
Headingley, Leeds
Where you can watch this one depends largely on where you live, since coverage is split across a number of regional broadcasters and apps.
- Pakistan: PTV Sports, Geo Super / Tamasha App, Myco, Tapmad
- India: Star Sports Network / JioHotstar App & Website
- Bangladesh: TSM / To Be Confirmed
- United Kingdom: Sky Sports Cricket, Sky Sports Mix / Sky Sports App
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- Australia & New Zealand: Prime Video (AUS), Sky Sport (NZ) / Sky Sport Now (NZ)
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- Worldwide: Matches available via Sports Live Hub for global streaming access across regions.
England Women vs Scotland Women Toss Prediction
Expect Nat Sciver-Brunt to call it right and choose to bat first. Headingley tends to offer bowlers a touch of early seam movement before flattening out, and once the lights take over later in the evening, dew could start favouring whoever fields first. Setting a number here looks the smarter play rather than chasing one down.
Headingley, Leeds Pitch Report
Headingley rarely stays tricky for long. Early on, especially under cloud, there’s enough in the surface for seamers to find some shape, but it settles into a fair batting strip by the middle overs. The square boundaries run short, so anyone willing to go over the top on the off side tends to get rewarded. Spin can nibble late, though this venue has generally leaned toward sides setting a target rather than chasing one in white-ball cricket.
Weather Report
Leeds should stay dry for most of the evening, with temperatures sitting in the low 20s Celsius and only a slim chance of a shower getting in the way. Because this is a day-night fixture, dew is likely to show up once the sun goes down, nudging the advantage toward whoever bowls second. Outside of that, conditions look settled enough that neither batting line-up should have much to complain about.
ENG-W vs SCO-W Head-to-Head Records
Matches Played | 1 |
ENG-W Won | 1 |
SCO-W Won | 0 |
Tied | 0 |
No Result | 0 |
First-ever Fixture | October 13, 2024 |
Most-recent Fixture | October 13, 2024 |
England Women vs Scotland Women Team Preview & Squads
England Women
Nat Sciver-Brunt isn’t just captaining this side, she’s effectively driving it. Hosting a home World Cup carries its own pressure, but she has handled that weight well, and her form at the crease has been the throughline in England’s four-match run heading into this England Women vs Scotland Women clash.
Behind her, the order runs deep. Heather Knight, Amy Jones, and Danni Wyatt-Hodge all bring genuine firepower, while Alice Capsey and Sophia Dunkley give the middle overs some flexibility. Between them, England have more than one way of reaching the 160-plus total they will likely be using as a benchmark.
Sophie Ecclestone is still arguably the sharpest white-ball spinner going around right now, and she proved it again with three wickets against Ireland last time out. Charlie Dean offers control as a genuine all-rounder, while Lauren Bell and Issy Wong give England pace options at both ends of the innings.
England Women Squads
England Women Squads
Nat Sciver-Brunt, Charlie Dean, Lauren Bell, Alice Capsey, Tilly Corteen-Coleman, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Dani Gibson, Amy Jones, Freya Kemp, Heather Knight, Linsey Smith, Issy Wong, Danni Wyatt-Hodge
Scotland Women
If Scotland are going to cause an upset, Kathryn Bryce will likely be at the centre of it. Her all-round game, paired with the steadiness of sister Sarah at the other end, gives this side a foundation, even against an opponent this much stronger on paper.
Darcey Carter opens the door, but it is really the middle order, Sarah Bryce and Olivia Bell in particular, that needs to deliver if Scotland are to get near the 150 they are aiming for. Top-order consistency has been a recurring problem lately, and that has to change against an England attack this experienced.
Early wickets from Katherine Fraser could set the tone, and Kathryn Bryce’s balanced contributions with bat and ball should strengthen Scotland’s efforts in the middle overs. Kirstie Gordon’s left-arm spin is worth watching if there is any grip on offer, but realistically, Scotland need something close to a flawless performance to trouble England’s batting depth.
Scotland Women Squads
Scotland Women Squads
Kathryn Bryce, Chloe Abel, Olivia Bell, Sarah Bryce, Darcey Carter, Priyanaz Chatterji, Gabriella Fontenla, Katherine Fraser, Kirstie Gordon, Ailsa Lister, Maisie Maceira, Megan McColl, Hannah Rainey, Rachel Slater, Pippa Sproul
ENG-W vs SCO-W Prediction
Event | England Women | Scotland Women |
Toss Winner | England Women | – |
Player of the Match | Nat Sciver-Brunt | – |
Top Run Scorer | Nat Sciver-Brunt | Sarah Bryce |
Top Wicket Taker | Sophie Ecclestone | Abtaha Maqsood |
Most Sixes | Nat Sciver-Brunt | Sarah Bryce |
Predicted Score | 170+ | 150+ |
Win Probability | 53% | 47% |
England Women vs Scotland Women Winning Prediction
The numbers suggest a tight battle, yet England Women retain the advantage, with the prediction model giving them a 53–47 edge. Home support, a deeper squad, and Nat Sciver-Brunt’s all-round influence should be enough, so long as the new-ball bowlers don’t give Scotland anything cheap early on. Could Scotland pull off the upset anyway? Follow JeetBuzz to know the latest updates and news.
FAQ: ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, 16th Match
What time does this match start in IST?
The 16th Match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup gets underway at 11:00 PM IST at Headingley, Leeds.
Where can I watch ENG-W vs SCO-W live?
The match is available to stream live on Sports Live Hub (SLH).
Who’s the player to keep an eye on?
Nat Sciver-Brunt – England’s captain and the player most responsible for their current four-match streak.
Disclaimer: This cricket prediction reflects the author’s personal insights and analysis. We encourage readers to review the points shared and draw their own conclusions.