Sri Lanka Women head into this critical Group B fixture against Scotland Women at Emirates Old Trafford with everything on the line. After a turbulent group stage campaign with alternating results, Chamari Athapaththu’s side must secure a dominant victory to keep their semi-final qualification scenarios active. They will take immense confidence from their captain’s spectacular century against Ireland in their previous match.
On the other hand, Kathryn Bryce’s Scotland Women have already been knocked out of semi-final contention. Playing with freedom and with nothing to lose, the Scots will look to cause an upset and finish their World Cup journey on a historic high, heavily leaning on opener Darcey Carter, who leads the tournament’s run-scoring charts with 174 runs.
SL-W vs SCO -W, Women’s T20 World Cup: Match details
- Date and Time: June 26, 11:00 pm IST / 5:30 pm GMT/ 6:30 pm local
- Venue: Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester
SL-W vs SCO -W, Head-to-Head Record in T20Is
Matches played: 3 | Sri Lanka Women: 3 | Scotland Women: 0 | No result: 0
Emirates Old Trafford Pitch Report
The surface at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester has traditionally favored a balanced contest but can present a high-scoring track if batters apply themselves early on. The pitch offers decent bounce and carry for the fast bowlers with the new ball, while spinners will find substantial grip and turn as the game progresses, making the middle overs a battlefield. A fresh pitch usually encourages standard stroke-making, meaning tracking down targets can be manageable if the top order stays intact. Given the evening conditions in Manchester, captains might prefer to bowl first to evaluate initial lateral movement and navigate any potential evening dew factor.
Squads:
Sri Lanka Women: Chamari Athapaththu(c), Imesha Dulani, Nilakshika Silva, Hasini Perera, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Hansima Karunaratne, Kavisha Dilhari, Kaushani Nuthyangana(w), Sugandika Kumari, Nimasha Meepage, Mithali Ayodhya, Malki Madara, Chethana Vimukthi, Kawya Kavindi, Vishmi Gunaratne
Scotland Women: Darcey Carter, Katherine Fraser, Kathryn Bryce(c), Sarah Bryce(w), Ailsa Lister, Megan McColl, Priyanaz Chatterji, Pippa Sproul, Rachel Slater, Kirstie Gordon, Hannah Rainey, Olivia Bell, Maisie Maceira, Chloe Abel, Gabriella Fontenla
SL-W vs SCO -W, Women’s T20 World Cup: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- Sri Lanka Women win the toss and bowl first
- Scotland Women’s powerplay score: 30-40
- Scotland Women’s total score: 140-150
Case 2:
- Scotland Women win the toss and bowl first
- Sri Lanka Women’s poweplay score: 40-50
- Sri Lanka Women’s total score: 170-180
Match result: Team bowling first to win the contest.
This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
