Scotland Women will kick off their campaign as they take on Ireland Women in Match No. 2 of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 on June 13 at Old Trafford, Manchester.
This is only Scotland Women’s second appearance in a Women’s T20 World Cup, and they enter the tournament in excellent form. They registered convincing wins over the Netherlands and Pakistan in their warm-up matches. Before that, they also defeated Bangladesh and the Netherlands in a tri-series, giving them plenty of confidence heading into the World Cup.
Ireland Women, meanwhile, are playing in their fifth Women’s T20 World Cup. They come into this match after a mixed run in the warm-up games, suffering a narrow 16-run defeat to South Africa before bouncing back with an 11-run win over Bangladesh. Ireland secured their place in the tournament after finishing second in the qualifiers, winning three of their five matches.
Pitch Report
The pitch at Old Trafford is known for favoring bowlers, offering good bounce and carry that allow the ball to come nicely onto the bat. Fast bowlers can get some movement, especially with the new ball, making the opening overs challenging for batters. Although the boundaries are relatively large, the quick outfield helps batters score runs freely once they get settled.
The first innings average score is 165, while the second innings average score is 120. In the last 10 matches played at Old Trafford in Manchester, pacers have picked 59 wickets, while spinners have picked 69.
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Scotland vs Ireland : Head-to-head
Scotland and Ireland have faced each other 15 times, out of which Scotland has won 6, and Ireland has won 9.
Matches Played – 15
Won by SCO W – 06
Won by IRE W – 09
Tie/NR – 00
Weather Report
The weather in Manchester for the Scotland Women vs Ireland Women match is expected to remain mostly cloudy. The temperature is likely to hover around 10.9°C, while humidity levels are expected to be very high at 97%.
There is also a 25% chance of rain during the match. While the possibility of showers cannot be completely ruled out. The cool and cloudy conditions could provide some assistance to the seam bowlers, especially with the new ball
Scotland W vs Ireland W Predicted Playing XI
Scotland Women Predicted Playing XI:
Alisa Lister, Katherine Fraser, Kathryn Bryce (c), Sarah Bryce (wk), Megan McColl, Priyanaz Chatterji, Olivia Bell, Kirstie Gordon, Chloe Able, Abtaha Maqsood, Rachel Slater
Ireland Women Predicted Playing XI
Amy Hunter (wk), Gaby Lewis (c), Rebecca Strokell, Orla Prendergast, Leah Paul. Alice Tector, Louis Little, Ava Canning, Arlene Kelly, Lara McBride, Cara Murray
Frequently asked questions
Where will the Scotland and Ireland T20 Women’s World Cup 2026 match be played?
The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 is all set to be played at Old Trafford Stadium in Manchester on Saturday, June 13.
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What time does the Scotland w vs Ireland w match start?
The match between Scotland w vs Ireland w will start at 3:30 PM IST (10:30 a.m. local).
Which TV channel will broadcast the Scotland W vs Ireland W T20 Women’s World Cup 2026 match?
The Scotland vs Ireland Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 match will be televised on the Star Sports Network in India.
Where can fans watch the Live streaming of Scotland vs Ireland T20 Women’s World Cup 2026 match?
The Scotland vs Ireland Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 match will be streamed live on the JioHotstar app and website in India.
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