England Women vs Scotland Women, the 16th group stage match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. The match was played at Leeds, as the tournament is progressing into a phase where every team from each group is looking to win games and perform at their best, and each game is crucial for every team.
The match began with an important toss, which was won by Kathryn Bryce, the Scotland Women’s captain, and she chose to field first. Out of the two games played by Scotland Women, they lost to the West Indies by 7 runs and won against Ireland by 40 runs.
Whereas Charlotte Dean, the England Women’s captain, will lead the side as Nat Sciver-Brunt misses the game due to a left calf muscle strain, and to replace her, Sophia Dunkley comes into the Playing XI. England Women will definitely look to win this match as they do not want to break their winning streak. In their last two games, they have won both, and England Women have been ruthless so far in the tournament.
England Women vs Scotland Women: The Playing XI of Both Teams
England Women Playing XI: Amy Jones(WK), Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Sophia Dunkley, Alice Capsey, Heather Knight, Freya Kemp, Danielle Gibson, Charlotte Dean(C), Sophie Ecclestone, Linsey Smith, Lauren Bell
Scotland Women Playing XI: Darcey Carter, Katherine Fraser, Kathryn Bryce(C), Sarah Bryce(WK), Megan McColl, Pippa Sproul, Priyanaz Chatterji, Kirstie Gordon, Chloe Abel, Hannah Rainey, Gabriella Fontenla
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England Women vs Scotland Women: Complete Team Effort by ENG-W
England Women posted a strong total of 200/5 in 20 overs despite losing Amy Jones for a duck on the very first ball, with Kirstie Gordon giving Scotland an early breakthrough. Sophia Dunkley then counterattacked brilliantly and scored 57 runs off 37 balls, registering her maiden Women’s T20 World Cup fifty. She added 51 runs with Danni Wyatt-Hodge (7) before Gordon dismissed Wyatt-Hodge and later finished with impressive figures of 2/30. Alice Capsey continued the momentum with a quick 40 off 25 balls, while Heather Knight chipped in with 25 off 19.
Scotland struck back through Hannah Rainey, who removed Capsey, and Priyanaz Chatterji, who dismissed Knight. However, England’s lower order launched a stunning finish as Freya Kemp smashed 39 off 16 balls and Danielle Gibson blasted 30 off 11 balls. Their unbeaten partnership powered England from 141/5 to 200/5, with the last three overs producing 59 runs.
England Women’s Batting Scorecard and Key Contributions
Amy Jones – 0 runs – 1 ball – SR 0.00 – c Megan McColl b Kirstie Gordon
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Danni Wyatt-Hodge – 7 runs – 11 balls – SR 63.63 – c Kathryn Bryce b Kirstie Gordon
Sophia Dunkley – 57 runs – 37 balls – SR 154.05 – c Hannah Rainey b Kathryn Bryce
Alice Capsey – 40 runs – 25 balls – SR 160.00 – b Hannah Rainey
Heather Knight – 25 runs – 19 balls – SR 131.57 – c Kirstie Gordon b Priyanaz Chatterji
Freya Kemp – 39 runs – 16 balls – SR 243.75 – not out
Dani Gibson – 30 runs – 11 balls – SR 272.72 – not out
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England Women vs Scotland Women: The Playing XI of Both Teams
Scotland Women made 162/7 in 20 overs while chasing 201, falling 38 runs short despite showing a great fightback. Openers Darcey Carter and Katherine Fraser gave Scotland a flying start, adding 39 runs in quick time. Fraser scored 23 off 13 balls before Charlotte Dean bowled her, while Carter continued with an aggressive 29 off 23 balls. Sophie Ecclestone then turned the game in England’s favour, dismissing Kathryn Bryce (6) and Carter, and completed 150 T20I wickets while finishing with excellent figures of 2/23.
Sarah Bryce played a fighting knock of 34 off 24 balls and shared useful stands with Megan McColl (10) and Priyanaz Chatterji (5), but Linsey Smith removed Bryce at a crucial stage. Freya Kemp dismissed Chatterji, and Scotland’s lower order kept battling through Pippa Sproul’s unbeaten 27 off 20 balls and Kirstie Gordon’s 23 off 17. However, England restricted Scotland to 162/7 and secured their third consecutive victory.
A Look at England Women’s Bowling Performance:
Lauren Bell – 4 overs – 35 runs – 0 wickets – Econ 8.75
Linsey Smith – 4 overs – 37 runs – 1 wicket – Econ 9.25
Charlie Dean – 4 overs – 38 runs – 1 wicket – Econ 9.50
Sophie Ecclestone – 4 overs – 23 runs – 2 wickets – Econ 5.75
Dani Gibson – 2 overs – 14 runs – 1 wicket – Econ 7.00
Freya Kemp – 2 overs – 13 runs – 1 wicket – Econ 6.50
Total: 20 overs – 162 runs – 7 wickets
Points Table Update After ENG-W vs SCO-W
England Women – Position: 1st – Played: 3 – Won: 3 – Lost: 0 – NRR: +2.490 – Points: 6
West Indies Women – Position: 2nd – Played: 2 – Won: 2 – Lost: 0 – NRR: +0.233 – Points: 4
New Zealand Women – Position: 3rd – Played: 3 – Won: 1 – Lost: 2 – NRR: -0.063 – Points: 2
Scotland Women – Position: 4th – Played: 3 – Won: 1 – Lost: 2 – NRR: -0.083 – Points: 2
Sri Lanka Women – Position: 5th – Played: 2 – Won: 1 – Lost: 1 – NRR: -2.040 – Points: 2
Ireland Women – Position: 6th – Played: 3 – Won: 0 – Lost: 3 – NRR: -1.054 – Points: 0
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