New Zealand Women vs Scotland Women, the 19th group stage match of the 10th edition of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, the fiery contest was played at Bristol. In this Group 2 match, New Zealand Women were carrying positive momentum into the match against SCO-W because of their last win against Ireland Women in the 13th group stage match played on 19th June 2026.
NZ-W won that match by 4 runs, and their opponents, Scotland Women, lost their last match, which they played against England Women, by 38 runs in the 16th group stage match of the tournament.
In NZ-W vs SCO-W, the match became important for both teams, as New Zealand Women were looking to grab 2 points and secure their spot in the playoffs, and Scotland Women were looking to win this match and finish the tournament on a positive note, as their playoff scenario seemed difficult.
After winning the toss, Amelia Kerr, the New Zealand Women’s captain, chose to field first as the conditions looked favorable to bowl first, and Kerr made a couple of changes in the playing XI today. On the other side, Kathryn Bryce, the Scotland Women’s captain, was happy to bat first and put a good total on the board.
Scotland Women Playing XI: Darcey Carter, Katherine Fraser, Kathryn Bryce(C), Ailsa Lister, Sarah Bryce(WK), Megan McColl, Pippa Sproul, Priyanaz Chatterji, Kirstie Gordon, Rachel Slater, Hannah Rainey
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New Zealand Women Playing XI: Isabella Gaze(WK), Izzy Sharp, Amelia Kerr(C), Sophie Devine, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Suzie Bates, Jess Kerr, Nensi Patel, Lea Tahuhu, Bree Illing
New Zealand Women vs Scotland Women: Darcey Carter Led SCO-W to 131 Runs Total
New Zealand Women vs Scotland Women, the first innings, Scotland Women, batting first, finished the innings at the score of 131 at a loss of 7 wickets, as the total made by them is considered an average score on this pitch. Darcey Carter contributed a crucial 72 runs in 52 balls with a strike rate of 138.46.
She scored more than 50 percent of the team’s total, and because of her innings, Scotland Women were able to reach 131 runs. Sarah Bryce scored 25(22), but in the 14.1 overs, she got lbw on Devine’s delivery, and after her wicket, the SCO-W batting line-up collapsed and failed to score a good total.
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Scotland Women’s Innings: Batting Summary
Darcey Carter – 72 runs – 52 balls – SR 138.46 – not out
Katherine Fraser – 7 runs – 17 balls – SR 41.17 – c Bates b Tahuhu
Kathryn Bryce (C) – 5 runs – 7 balls – SR 71.42 – c Sharp b AC Kerr
Sarah Bryce – 25 runs – 22 balls – SR 113.63 – lbw b Devine
Ailsa Lister – 2 runs – 4 balls – SR 50.00 – c AC Kerr b Devine
Megan McColl – 1 run – 3 balls – SR 33.33 – b Patel
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Priyanaz Chatterji – 12 runs – 12 balls – SR 100.00 – lbw b AC Kerr
Pippa Sproul – 0 runs – 2 balls – SR 0.00 – c JM Kerr b AC Kerr
Rachel Slater – 1 run – 1 ball – SR 100.00 – not out
New Zealand Women’s Innings: Bowling Summary
Lea Tahuhu – 1 wicket – 3 overs – Economy 6.33 – Katherine Fraser (caught by Bates)
Bree Illing – 0 wickets – 3 overs – Economy 5.66 – No wickets
Jess Kerr – 0 wickets – 3 overs – Economy 10.66 – No wickets
Nensi Patel – 1 wicket – 4 overs – Economy 6.25 – Megan McColl (bowled)
Melie Kerr – 3 wickets – 4 overs – Economy 4.25 – Kathryn Bryce (caught by Sharp), Priyanaz Chatterji (lbw), Pippa Sproul (caught by Jess Kerr)
Sophie Devine – 2 wickets – 3 overs – Economy 6.33 – Sarah Bryce (lbw), Ailsa Lister (caught by Melie Kerr)
New Zealand Women vs Scotland Women: Izzy Sharp and Brooke Halliday Made the Chase Easy After Early Wickets
New Zealand Women vs Scotland Women, the second innings, the target for New Zealand Women was just 132 runs in 20 overs, at a 6.6 per over run rate. Openers Amelia Kerr and Isabella Gaze got out early and couldn’t contribute significant runs, and Sophie Devine, after scoring 1 run in 4 balls, was dismissed by Slater. Later, Izzy Sharp, with her 62-run innings in 43 balls with a 144.18 strike rate, and Brooke Halliday, with her 41 not out in 38 deliveries, led the chase. Both Izzy Sharp and Brooke Halliday led the chase, and New Zealand Women chased the target in just 18.2 overs and won the match by 6 wickets.
New Zealand Women’s Innings: Batting Summary
Melie Kerr (C) – 2 runs – 6 balls – SR 33.33 – c Darcey Carter b Kathryn Bryce
Isabella Gaze – 16 runs – 17 balls – SR 94.11 – c Darcey Carter b Kathryn Bryce
Izzy Sharp – 62 runs – 43 balls – SR 144.18 – b Rachel Slater
Sophie Devine – 1 run – 4 balls – SR 25.00 – b Rachel Slater
Brooke Halliday – 41 runs – 38 balls – SR 107.89 – not out
Maddy Green – 4 runs – 2 balls – SR 200.00 – not out
Scotland Women’s Innings: Bowling Summary
Kirstie Gordon – 0 wickets – 4 overs – Economy 7.00 – No wickets
Kathryn Bryce – 2 wickets – 3.2 overs – Economy 3.90 – Melie Kerr (caught by Darcey Carter), Isabella Gaze (caught by Darcey Carter)
Rachel Slater – 2 wickets – 3 overs – Economy 7.33 – Izzy Sharp (bowled), Sophie Devine (bowled)
Hannah Rainey – 0 wickets – 3 overs – Economy 9.33 – No wickets
Darcey Carter – 0 wickets – 2 overs – Economy 6.50 – No wickets
Katherine Fraser – 0 wickets – 3 overs – Economy 8.66 – No wickets
Points Table After NZ-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: 3 – Won: 3 – Lost: 0 – NRR: +0.644 – Points: 6
New Zealand Women – Position: 3rd – Played: 4 – Won: 2 – Lost: 2 – NRR: +0.122 – Points: 4
Scotland Women – Position: 4th – Played: 4 – Won: 1 – Lost: 3 – NRR: -0.236 – Points: 2
Sri Lanka Women – Position: 5th – Played: 3 – Won: 1 – Lost: 2 – NRR: -1.913 – Points: 2
Ireland Women – Position: 6th – Played: 3 – Won: 0 – Lost: 3 – NRR: -1.054 – Points: 0
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