The 12th match of the Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier 2026 will see Scotland Women against Zimbabwe Women at Mulpani Cricket Stadium on January 22, 2026. Scotland stumbled in their opener, falling 7 runs short against Netherlands, while Zimbabwe endured double heartbreak 22 runs short versus Netherlands and a 1-run loss to Thailand. Both sides crave this pivotal win to ignite their Group B survival hopes, with Scotland’s all-round edge clashing against Zimbabwe’s resilient fightback on a pitch that promises balanced intrigue.
Squads:
Scotland Women’s Cricket Team
Kathryn Bryce (C), Chloe Abel, Olivia Bell, Sarah Bryce (WK), Darcey Carter, Priyanaz Chatterji, Katherine Fraser, Ailsa Lister (wicketkeeper), Abtaha Maqsood, Megan McColl, Mollie Parker, Hannah Rainey, Niamh Robertson-Jack, Rachel Slater, Pippa Sproul
Zimbabwe Women’s Cricket Team
Adel Zimunu, Audrey Mazvishaya, Beloved Biza, Chiedza Dhururu, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, Christine Mutasa, Josephine Nkomo, Kelis Ndhlovu, Lindokuhle Mabhero, Loreen Tshuma, Loryn Phiri, Modester Mupachikwa, Nomvelo Sibanda, Nyasha Gwanzura
Players to watch out:
Kathryn Bryce
The Scotland skipper, a right-hand batter and right-arm medium bowler, anchors with all-round mastery across in 50 WT20Is, where she has 1,315 runs at a 103-strike rate and 49 wickets. Against Netherlands, her gritty 42 runs and one wicket showed her skills. On this balanced Mulpani deck, her leadership and dual threat could dismantle Zimbabwe’s middle-order while steadying chases.
Rachel Slater
This 24-year-old right-arm medium bowler boasts 33 WT20Is and 31 wickets, her best a stunning 5/17. She fired back in the Netherlands’ defeat with 3/24, exploiting early conditions. Expect her pace and bounce to rattle Zimbabwe’s top order here, where fresh carry favors quicks before spinners creep in.
Modester Mupachikwa
The 29-year-old right-hand batter shines in 74 WT20Is with 1,611 runs at an 86-strike rate. She notched 36 against Thailand and 12 versus Netherlands, showing grit amid collapses. Her composure could counter Scotland’s seam attack on a surface that slows later, potentially anchoring a competitive total.
Christabel Chatonzwa
This 35-year-old right-arm offbreak bowler packs punch in 11 matches with 8 wickets, including a haul of 5 wickets against Netherlands in this tournament while unbeaten on 15. Her spin could exploit Mulpani’s grip, targeting Scotland’s batters in the middle overs for a fighting chance.
Pitch:
Mulpani Cricket Stadium delivers a balanced battlefield, rewarding batters with true pace early while pacers snag bounce and carry. It slows as the game progresses, handing spinners grip and turning for tactical duels, expect competitive totals around 130-140, where defenses thrive if dew stays absent.
Weather:
Nepal promises clear skies with a minimum 5°C to maximum 17°C, sunny throughout with 0% precipitation, 48% humidity, and light 5 km/h winds. The cool air boosts swing for pacers without dew interference, priming a high-stakes qualifier scrap.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Kathryn Bryce, Modester Mupachikwa, Rachel Slater, Christabel Chatonzwa, Sarah Bryce, Katherine Fraser, Kelis Ndhlovu, Hannah Rainey, Abtaha Maqsood, Nomvelo Sibanda, Priyanaz Chatterji
Match Details:
Date – January 22, 2026
Time – 12:45 PM IST
Venue – Mulpani Cricket Stadium, Nepal
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
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