SL-W vs SCO-W: Sri Lanka Women will lock horns with Scotland Women in the 25th Match (Group B) of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the historic Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester tomorrow. As the group stage edges closer to its business end, both teams will look to extract maximum points to solidify their positions.
Match Details
- Match: Sri Lanka Women (SL-W) vs Scotland Women (SCO-W), Match 25, Group B
- Series: ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026
- Date: Tomorrow
- Time: 6:30 PM LOCAL | 5:30 PM GMT | 11:00 PM IST
- Venue: Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, England
- Live Streaming & TV: JioHotstar & Star Sports Network (India)
Match Preview
Sri Lanka Women Analysis
Sri Lanka Women enter this contest riding high on confidence, largely due to the extraordinary form of their skipper, Chamari Athapaththu, who recently blasted an unbeaten 106* against Ireland. Their top order relies heavily on Athapaththu and the young Vishmi Gunarathne. In the bowling department, the spin duo of Kavisha Dilhari and Sugandika Kumari will look to exploit the surface variations, making them a well-rounded and dangerous outfit in English conditions.
Scotland Women Analysis
Led by Kathryn Bryce, Scotland Women have shown immense grit and character but are searching for a breakout collective performance. Darcey Carter has been their standout performer with the bat, recently fighting hard with an unbeaten 72* against New Zealand. To challenge a seasoned Asian side like Sri Lanka, Scotland’s bowling spearheads like spin queen Abtaha Maqsood and Katherine Fraser must pick up early breakthroughs.
Pitch & Weather Report
Pitch Report (Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester)
Old Trafford usually offers a balanced deck with something in it for everyone.
- For Batters & Bowlers: The pitch gives decent carry and bounce early on, helping the pacers. However, as the ball gets softer, the track slows down, giving ample grip to the spinners.
- Toss Factor: Chasing has been a preferred option here due to the predictable nature of the pitch in the second half. Winning the toss will likely prompt the skipper to bowl first.
Weather Report
The weather in Manchester tomorrow is expected to be clear to partly cloudy during the evening. Temperatures will hover around 16°C to 18°C. There is a minimal 10% chance of a rain delay, meaning we should expect a full, uninterrupted 20-over match.
Probable Playing XIs
Sri Lanka Women
Chamari Athapaththu (C), Vishmi Gunarathne, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Hasini Perera, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshika Silva, Anushka Sanjeewani (wk), Sugandika Kumari, Inoshi Priyadharshani, Udeshika Prabodhani, Achini Kulasuriya.
Scotland Women
Sarah Bryce (wk), Ailsa Lister, Kathryn Bryce (C), Darcey Carter, Priyanaz Chatterji, Megan McColl, Katherine Fraser, Kirstie Gordon, Rachel Slater, Hannah Rainey, Abtaha Maqsood.
SL-W vs SCO-W Dream11 Fantasy Picks
- Top Captaincy Picks:
- Chamari Athapaththu (SL-W): An absolute default choice. Her ability to dismantle bowling attacks (as seen in her recent century) and chip in with crucial off-spin wickets makes her invaluable.
- Kathryn Bryce (SCO-W): The premier all-rounder for Scotland. She anchors the middle-order and bowls her full quota of medium-pace overs.
- Top Vice-Captaincy Picks:
- Kavisha Dilhari (SL-W): Excellent utility player who bowls tight defensive lines and scores quick runs down the order.
- Darcey Carter (SCO-W): In sensational touch after her 72* against a tough New Zealand attack.
Suggested Dream11 Team (Head-to-Head & Small Leagues)
- Wicketkeeper: Sarah Bryce
- Batters: Vishmi Gunarathne, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Darcey Carter
- All-rounders: Chamari Athapaththu (C), Kathryn Bryce (VC), Kavisha Dilhari, Priyanaz Chatterji
- Bowlers: Sugandika Kumari, Abtaha Maqsood, Inoshi Priyadharshani
Match Prediction
While Scotland has the firepower to cause an upset, Sri Lanka’s depth in their spin department and the sheer match-winning capability of Chamari Athapaththu make them overwhelming favorites. Sri Lanka Women are expected to win this match.
