🏏ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026: Group A: Aus W vs SA W, M3, Pg 2 🏏

🏏ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026: Group A: Scotland vs Ireland W 🏏

Scotland Women will face Ireland Women in Match 2 of the Women’s World Cup 2026 on June 13 at Old Trafford in Manchester.

Scotland Women come into what is just their second appearance in the T20 World Cup. They come on the back of dominant wins against the Netherlands and Pakistan in their warm-up game. They beat Bangladesh and the Netherlands in a tri-series before the start of the World Cup and come into the tournament with significant momentum.

This is Ireland's fifth appearance in the women's T20 World Cup. They come into this game on the back of a close 16-run loss against giants South Africa and an 11-run victory against Bangladesh in their two warm-up games. They finished second in the qualifier with three wins and two losses, earning a spot in the competition.

SCO W vs IRE W: Match Details

MatchScotland Women vs Ireland Women, Match 2, Women's T20 World Cup 2026
Date and Time (IST)Saturday, June 13, 2026, 3:00 PM (IST)
VenueOld Trafford, Manchester
Broadcast and Live StreamingJioStar Network Channels and JioHotstar (App & Website)

Old Trafford, Manchester: Pitch Report

The surface at Old Trafford in Manchester is one of the bouncier tracks in the country. The ball comes onto the bat quite well, with there being good bounce and carry. Seamers get help with lateral movement, making the new ball overs the most difficult to face. The boundaries are fairly large with a rapid outfield, making run scoring easier.

SCO W vs IRE W: Head-to-Head Record

Matches Played 15
Won by SCO W 06
Won by IRE W0 9
Tie/NR 00
First-Ever Fixture Jul 8, 2018
Most-Recent Fixture Jan 28, 2026

Predicted Playing XIs

Scotland Women:

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:

Amy Hunter (wk), Gaby Lewis (c), Rebecca Strokell, Orla Prendergast, Leah Paul. Alice Tector, Louis Little, Ava Canning, Arlene Kelly, Lara McBride, Cara Murray

Probable Best Performers of the Match

Probable Best Batter: Kathryn Bryce

Kathryn Bryce (Source : ICC on IG)

Skipper Kathryn Bryce holds the key for Scotland in this tournament. A familiar name across the world T20 circuit, Bryce is an attacking batter who can dominate bowlers with relative ease. She scored 161 runs at a whopping strike rate of 176.92 in the recently concluded tri-series, and scored a brilliant unbeaten 94 off just 43 balls against Pakistan in the last warm-up game.

Probable Best Bowler: Kirstie Gordon

Kirstie Gordon (Source : ICC on X)

Scotland will be relying on the returning Kirstie Gordon to propel their bowling attack. The left-arm spinner last featured in the tournament in 2018 with England, whom she chose to represent. She picked up figures of 3 for 16 against Bangladesh in her tournament debut. Now playing for Scotland, she picked up five wickets in the recently concluded tri-series against Bangladesh and the Netherlands.

Scotland Women vs Ireland Women

ICC Women's T20 World Cup

Powerplay: 40-55160-180

Second To Bat

Powerplay: 40-55160-180

Win Probability

SCO-W 55%

IRE-W 55%

Disclaimer

The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.

This is one of the most anticipated matches of the group stage from a neutral perspective. Ireland Women take on Scotland Women in what is being called the all-Celtic clash of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. It is the second match of the tournament happening on June 13 at Old Trafford in Manchester just one day after England kicked off against Sri Lanka.

Both sides came through the qualifying rounds in Nepal to earn their place here. Both are playing their first Women’s T20 World Cup match of 2026. And both will be desperate to get off to a winning start because the rest of Group 2 England, West Indies, New Zealand and Sri Lanka are no pushovers.

This is a proper cup tie between two sides who know each other very well. Scotland have won the last three meetings. Ireland will be looking to put that right on the biggest stage they have ever played on.

Ireland Women have won the toss and have opted to field

09:30 Local Time, 08:30 GMT, 14:00 IST: The Women's T20 World Cup has never been bigger. More teams mean more opportunities, and more opportunities mean invaluable exposure for emerging sides looking to bridge the gap to the elite. For Ireland and Scotland, this expanded tournament offers exactly that. While Ireland are no strangers to the global stage, having featured in multiple editions before missing out in 2024, Scotland are only making their second appearance. Yet both arrive carrying the same burden - neither has won a match at a Women's T20 World Cup. Ireland's record stands at 0 wins from 16 attempts, while Scotland are still searching for their first victory after four games. If there was ever a chance to shed that unwanted statistic, it is today. An opening fixture against a familiar rival offers one side the perfect platform to make history and kickstart their campaign. Scotland might draw confidence from recent results, having won each of the last three meetings between the sides, but World Cups have a habit of rewriting narratives. On that note, hello and welcome to Match 2..

For Scotland, simply reaching the tournament is another significant milestone in a period of steady growth. Their qualification campaign showcased a side increasingly comfortable under pressure, and recent victories in a quadrangular series late last year, and more recently a tri-series win (against Netherlands, Bangladesh) have only reinforced that belief. Kathryn Bryce remains the heartbeat of the team, providing leadership and match-winning quality with both bat and ball, while a young squad continues to gain exposure against stronger opposition. Scotland know opportunities to claim landmark victories at World Cups are rare, and with momentum from recent head-to-head success, they will view this contest as a golden chance to register the first World Cup win in their history.

Ireland's return to the Women's T20 World Cup has been a long time coming. Missing out on the 2024 edition only heightened the significance of qualification, and they arrive determined to prove they belong on this stage. Led by a core group that has gained valuable experience against full member nations over the last couple of years, Ireland will look to lean on their disciplined bowling attack and the all-round abilities of players like Orla Prendergast. The challenge for them has often been converting competitive passages into complete performances, but an opening game against a fellow associate rival presents a genuine opportunity to end their prolonged wait for a World Cup victory and set the tone for the tournament.