This Group 2 fixture in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 is a crucial match for both New Zealand Women and Scotland Women as they look to keep their semi-final hopes alive. New Zealand are currently third in the standings with 2 points from 3 matches and a Net Run Rate of -0.063. Scotland are just behind them in fourth place, also with 2 points from 3 games and a Net Run Rate of -0.083. With both team’s level on points, this match could play a major role in deciding the fate of Group 2.
New Zealand finally got their campaign back on track with a narrow four-run win over Ireland Women after suffering consecutive defeats against West Indies Women and Sri Lanka Women. Led by Melie Kerr, the White Ferns will be aiming to build momentum heading into their final group-stage fixture against England. Scotland Women, meanwhile, started their campaign with a convincing 40-run victory over Ireland before suffering narrow defeats against West Indies and England. Kathryn Bryce’s side know that a win here would keep their qualification hopes alive and could become one of the biggest victories in their Women’s T20I history.
Historic First-Ever Meeting
This match will be the first-ever Women’s T20 International meeting between New Zealand Women and Scotland Women.
With no previous WT20I meetings between the two sides, both teams will be eager to create history when they take the field in Bristol.
Squads:
New Zealand Women’s Cricket Team
Melie Kerr (C), Suzie Bates, Sophie Devine, Flora Devonshire, Isabella Gaze, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Bree Illing, Polly Inglis, Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Nensi Patel, Georgia Plimmer, Izzy Sharp, Lea Tahuhu.
Scotland Women’s Cricket Team
Kathryn Bryce (C), Chloe Abel, Olivia Bell, Sarah Bryce, Darcey Carter, Priyanaz Chatterji, Gabriella Fontenla, Katherine Fraser, Kirstie Gordon, Ailsa Lister, Maisie Maceira, Megan McColl, Hannah Rainey, Rachel Slater, Pippa Sproul.
Where to Watch New Zealand Women vs Scotland Women?
Fans in India can watch the match live on Star Sports channels. Live streaming will be available on the JioHotstar website and app.
Schedule:
New Zealand Women ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Fixtures –
June 13: vs West Indies Women, Southampton – Lost by 7 wickets
June 16: vs Sri Lanka Women, Southampton – Lost by 5 wickets
June 19: vs Ireland Women, Southampton – Won by 4 runs
June 23: vs Scotland Women, Bristol
June 27: vs England Women, The Oval
Scotland Women ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Fixtures –
June 13: vs Ireland Women, Manchester – Won by 40 runs
June 18: vs West Indies Women, Leeds – Lost by 7 runs
June 20: vs England Women, Leeds – Lost by 38 runs
June 23: vs New Zealand Women, Bristol
June 26: vs Sri Lanka Women, Manchester
Broadcast and Live Streaming Details:
For fans in India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan and Maldives –
Catch all the live action on Star Sports channels and JioHotstar.
For fans in Australia –
Catch all the live action on Prime Video.
For fans in the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland –
Catch all the live action on Sky Sports Cricket and Sky Sports Main Event.
For fans in the United States and Canada –
Catch all the live action on Willow TV.
For fans in New Zealand –
Catch all the live action on Sky Sport.
For fans in South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa –
Catch all the live action on SuperSport Cricket.
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