In the ICC Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy 2026, Sri Lanka and Scotland bring contrasting styles to this Group A morning fixture at the Karwan Sports Club Cricket Ground. Sri Lanka arrive as one of the heavyweights in the competition, led by Harshitha Samarawickrama in the absence of regular captain Chamari Athapaththu. Even without their talismanic opener, Sri Lanka boast an experienced lineup featuring Hasini Perera, Vishmi Gunarathne, and Kaveesha Dilhari. Across the pitch, Scotland are captained by Kathryn Bryce and rely heavily on a tight-knit core that includes her sister Sarah Bryce, Darcey Carter, and leg-spinner Abtaha Maqsood.
Squads:
Sri Lanka Women’s Cricket Team
Harshitha Samarawickrama (C), Sanjana Kavindi, Imesha Dulani, Hasini Perera, Vishmi Gunarathne, Kaveesha Dilhari, Nilakshika Silva, Kaushini Nuthyangana, Sathya Sandeepani, Rashmika Sewwandi, Sugandika Kumari, Nimesha Meepage, Malki Madara, Chethana Vimukthi
Scotland Women’s Cricket Team
Kathryn Bryce (C), Chloe Abel, Sarah Bryce, Darcey Carter, Priyanaz Chatterji, Gabriella Fontenla, Katherine Fraser, Kirstie Gordon, Abtaha Maqsood, Megan McColl, Hannah Rainey, Nayma Sheikh, Pippa Sproul, Isabella Watson
Players to watch out:
Kathryn Bryce
Kathryn Bryce has put together a genuinely impressive T20I record for Scotland, stepping out in 65 matches and proving herself as a complete package with both bat and ball. She has accumulated 1,650 runs across 63 innings with a solid average of 34.37, notching up 13 half-centuries along the way while keeping the scoreboard ticking at a strike rate of nearly 110. When she has the ball in hand, she is just as dangerous, claiming 73 wickets in 64 innings at a phenomenal average of 15.12 and an economy rate of 5.12, anchored by the best bowling performance of 4 for 8.
Sarah Bryce
Sarah Bryce anchors the top order for Scotland with tremendous consistency, having featured in 84 T20Is and batted 82 times to score 1,888 runs. She maintains a healthy average of 30.45 alongside a strike rate of 112.44, hitting five fifties and finding the boundary 213 times. Beyond her batting contributions, she is exceptionally active behind the stumps, recording 40 catches and 42 stumpings to cement her role as a vital anchor for the team.
Harshitha Samarawickrama
Harshitha Samarawickrama brings a wealth of experience to the crease for Sri Lanka, having played 99 T20Is and taken guard in 90 innings to rack up 1,977 runs. Her highest score in the format stands at an unbeaten 86, and she averages 27.08 with a strike rate of 101.80, having passed the fifty-mark nine times. She has hit 206 fours and 20 sixes while also grabbing 13 catches in the field, showing her reliability in pressure situations.
Kavisha Dilhari
Kavisha Dilhari is a true multi-faceted asset for Sri Lanka, appearing in 96 T20Is and making an impact with both bat and ball. In 72 batting innings, she has scored 853 runs with a top score of 51 not out, whereas her off-spin has yielded a remarkable 82 wickets across 94 bowling innings at an average of 22.10 and a brilliant economy of 6.53. She also reads the game well in the field, contributing 41 catches to go along with her all-round utility.
Pitch:
This surface plays slightly on the slower side, offering good grip for spinners and rewarding bowlers who use cutters and slower variations. Pacers get brief early movement with the new ball, while batters need to settle in before playing through the line.
Weather:
The conditions will be sunny during the day and clear at night, with a high of 29°C and a low of 21°C. Expect 44% humidity, a 13 mph wind from the west, and a 0% chance of daytime rain (5% at night).
Fantasy Playing XI:
Harshitha Samarawickrama, Sanjana Kavindi, Imesha Dulani, Hasini Perera, Vishmi Gunarathne, Kaveesha Dilhari, Kathryn Bryce, Chloe Abel, Sarah Bryce, Darcey Carter, Priyanaz Chatterji
Match Details:
Date – November 13, 2026
Time – 10:30 AM IST
Venue – Karwan Sports Club Cricket Ground, Ajman
Broadcast – The match will be live-streamed on FanCode App & Website and ICC.tv.