Scotland Women carry a narrow edge into the 25th match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, and this Scotland Women vs Sri Lanka Women match prediction leans 53-47 in their favour heading into Friday’s contest at Old Trafford. The reasoning: Darcey Carter’s explosive top-order form and a sharper death-bowling unit fronted by Kirstie Gordon, up against a Sri Lanka side still built almost entirely around Chamari Athapaththu’s bat. Both teams arrive with patchy recent form, Scotland alternating wins and losses, Sri Lanka doing much the same, which makes this preview, covering pitch behaviour, playing XI calls, and fantasy cricket tips, worth digging into before the toss.
Scotland Women vs Sri Lanka Women Match Details
Match | Scotland Women vs Sri Lanka Women | 25th Match | ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 |
Date | 26/06/2026 (Friday) |
Time | BDT 11:30 PM / PKT 10:30 PM / INR 11:00 PM |
Format | T20 |
Venue | Old Trafford, Manchester |
Recent Performance | Scotland Women – W W L L L, Sri Lanka Women – W L W L W |
SCO-W vs SL-W ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026: Live Streaming & Broadcast Info
Regional details for this clash are limited at the time of writing, with global access centred on one platform.
- Pakistan: PTV Sports, Geo Super (TV); Myco, Tamasha, Tapmad, ARY Zapp (Streaming)
- India: Star Sports Network (TV); JioHotstar (Streaming)
- Bangladesh: TSM, Rabbithole, ICC.tv
- UK: Sky Sports Cricket, Sky Sports Main Event (TV); Sky Sports App, NOW (Streaming)
- USA & Canada: Willow Sports
- Australia & New Zealand: Amazon Prime Video (Australia); Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now (New Zealand)
- Sri Lanka: Dialog TV, Supreme TV, ThePapare.com, Dialog Play App
- Nepal: JioStar
- MENA: StarzPlay Cricket W (via StarzPlay App)
- Worldwide: Matches available via Sports Live Hub for global streaming access across regions.
Broadcast details may vary by region.
Scotland Women vs Sri Lanka Women Toss Prediction
Sri Lanka Women are tipped to win the toss and bat first at Old Trafford, where true bounce has historically rewarded batting first before the surface slows under lights. With late-June heat lingering and little dew expected at the 6:30 PM local start, Athapaththu is unlikely to overthink her side’s batting-first instinct, setting up a real test for Scotland’s chase.
Old Trafford Pitch Report
Old Trafford has played true through this World Cup, with first-innings totals at this venue in Women’s T20Is averaging around 138 against roughly 125 in the second innings. Scotland’s 161 against Ireland and Australia’s 172 against South Africa here both held up, suggesting the pitch offers carry early before gripping more for spin later, generally favouring whoever sets the target.
Weather Report
Manchester is in the grip of an unseasonal heatwave, with forecasts pointing to highs near 31°C (88°F) on matchday and a notable 75% chance of rain arriving as the evening session unfolds. Dew shouldn’t be a major factor at the 6:30 PM start, but a shower could trigger DLS recalculations and shorten the contest, a wrinkle both captains will be weighing before committing to a gameplan.
SCO-W vs SL-W Head-to-Head Records
Matches Played | 3 |
SCO-W Won | 0 |
SL-W Won | 3 |
Tied | 0 |
No Result | 0 |
First-ever Fixture | January 18, 2022 |
Most-recent Fixture | May 7, 2024 |
Scotland Women vs Sri Lanka Women Team Preview & Squads
Scotland Women
Kathryn Bryce’s leadership has been the one constant through Scotland’s stop-start campaign, and her dual role as captain and frontline spinner means she’s almost always central to both halves of the game. Her calm head under pressure has occasionally been undone by a top order that fires in bursts rather than consistently.
Darcey Carter has been the standout with the bat, following an unbeaten 72 against New Zealand with the kind of fearless strokeplay that’s kept Scotland competitive in matches they had no business being in. Sarah Bryce offers a steadier presence alongside her, and if the pair can build a proper opening stand rather than a flash of fireworks, Scotland’s thinner middle order won’t be left exposed against a disciplined Sri Lankan attack.
Katherine Fraser’s all-round utility gives Scotland balance, but it’s Kirstie Gordon’s left-arm spin that looks the likeliest matchup-winner, particularly if the surface grips as expected later in the innings. Kathryn Bryce will bowl her full quota through the middle overs, and this bowling unit, while not the deepest in the tournament, has shown enough discipline lately to suggest they can defend a total if their batters give them something to work with.
Scotland Women Squad:
Scotland Women
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
Sri Lanka Women
Chamari Athapaththu arrives with the bat in the form of her life, having just struck an unbeaten 106 against Ireland to silence any lingering doubts about her captaincy. That innings alone shifts the complexion of this contest, when she’s batting like that, Sri Lanka rarely need much else to go right, and her tactical calls with both bat and ball carry outsized weight in a side still finding its depth.
Beyond Athapaththu, Sri Lanka’s batting has looked stretched at times, leaning heavily on her returns rather than consistent contributions through the order. Vishmi Gunaratne’s promise as an emerging top-order option makes her one to watch, and if she builds a real partnership with her captain rather than this being a one-woman show, the total on offer could comfortably clear anything Scotland have managed all tournament.
Mithali Ayodhya leads an attack that has periodically struggled for control, while Kavisha Dilhari’s all-round value gives Sri Lanka useful flexibility in the field. Sugandika Kumari’s wicket-taking instincts through the middle overs will be key against a Scotland side capable of building partnerships, and how well this attack adapts to Old Trafford’s tendency to slow down after the first ten overs may decide whether Sri Lanka can defend whatever they post.
Sri Lanka Women Squad:
Sri Lanka Women
Chamari Athapaththu, Mithali Ayodhya, Kavisha Dilhari, Imesha Dulani, Vishmi Gunaratne, Hansima Karunaratne, Kaushini Nuthyangana, Kawya Kavindi, Sugandika Kumari, Malki Madara, Nimasha Meepage, Hasini Perera, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Nilakshika Silva, Chethana Vimukthi
SCO-W vs SL-W Prediction
Event | Scotland Women | Sri Lanka Women |
Toss Winner | – | Sri Lanka Women |
Player of the Match | – | Vishmi Gunaratne |
Top Run Scorer | Sarah Bryce | Vishmi Gunaratne |
Top Wicket Taker | Kirstie Gordon | Sugandika Kumari |
Most Sixes | Sarah Bryce | Vishmi Gunaratne |
Predicted Score | 140+ | 160+ |
Win Probability | 53% | 47% |
Scotland Women vs Sri Lanka Women Winning Prediction
Put it all together and Scotland Women edge this one, 53% to 47%, on the back of Darcey Carter’s form and a bowling unit that matches up better at the death than Sri Lanka’s. It won’t be straightforward, Athapaththu in this mood is capable of rewriting any prediction on her own, but Scotland’s recent habit of finding a way in tight finishes gives them the narrow upper hand. Can Sri Lanka’s middle order finally support their captain enough to make the difference? Follow JeetBuzz for live updates, deeper stats, and more World Cup analysis as this one unfolds.
FAQ: ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, 25th Match
Q: What time does the Scotland Women vs Sri Lanka Women match start in IST?
A: The match starts at 11:00 PM IST on June 26, 2026.
Q: Who is the key player to watch in this fixture?
A: Chamari Athapaththu, fresh off an unbeaten 106, is the player most likely to shape the result.
Q: When does the toss take place?
A: The toss is expected around 30 minutes before the 6:30 PM local start, roughly 11:00 PM BDT.