Published on: Jun 19, 2026 10:52 pm IST | Updated on: Jun 19, 2026 2:16 pm IST
The hosts and former champions, English women, will be in action against their neighbors, i.e., the Scottish women, in match 20 of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. This will be a Group B match live from Headingley in Leeds. The English women are the current group leaders with twin wins from as many games. The Scottish women, meanwhile, have won and lost a solitary game out of two and are placed third on the Group B table above the giants like the Sri Lankan women and the reigning champions, the New Zealand women. With both teams playing some good cricket so far in the competition, expect a closely fought contest between the two sides. In this post, we have compiled free expert tips for ENG-W vs SCO-W Match 16 of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 at Headingley, Leeds.
The English women should start as the favorites in this contest. Being undefeated after two games and leading Group B with 4 points to their name, they should start as the favorites heading into this contest. Yes, Scottish women almost gave the West Indies women a scare in their last game, but eventually lost the game by 7 wickets. This gives the English women an edge in this fixture, as they will look to attain a hat-trick of wins. Expect the win probability meter to favor the hosts in this game. Let’s continue with the post and find out the best cricket tips for ENG-W vs SCO-W Match 16 of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 at Headingley, Leeds.
ENG-W: 82% win chance SCO-W: 18% win chance
The veteran English opener scored a ton in the opening game and has scored 121 runs from 2 innings so far in this World Cup. Expect her to be among runs in this match.
The English skipper has amassed 94 runs from 2 innings so far in this World Cup. She remains the lynchpin in English women's middle-order.
The Scottish women skipper has scored 60 runs in the two games so far and picked up 3 wickets. She remains the top bet from the Scottish women team in this game.
The Scottish opener is fresh off a brilliant fifty in the last game against West Indies women. She will be a crucial at the top for the Scottish women in this game as well.
Check out our prediction for the ENG-W vs SCO-W Match 16 of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 at Headingley, Leeds.
The English women’s team have been in sublime form, winning their last four T20Is on the trot and losing only once in their previous five outings. Their dominance in Group B of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 has been emphatic, with back‑to‑back victories over Sri Lanka women by 87 runs and Ireland women by 4 wickets, placing them firmly at the top of the table.
Now, as they prepare to face Scotland women, England will be eyeing a hat‑trick of wins to consolidate their pole position. The two sides have met only once before in this format, back in 2024, when England dismantled Scotland by 10 wickets with 10 overs to spare. That history, coupled with England’s current momentum, makes them overwhelming favorites heading into this clash.
Scotland, however, have shown resilience, winning one and losing one in their two matches so far. They sit third in the group, above heavyweights like Sri Lanka and reigning champions New Zealand, and will look to challenge England’s supremacy. Still, with their batting depth and bowling variety, England appear poised to extend their winning streak and tighten their grip on Group B.
The Irish women face a daunting challenge in Match 8 of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 as they prepare to take on England. Their campaign began on a disappointing note, suffering a 40‑run defeat to Scotland, which exposed vulnerabilities in both batting and bowling. Against a confident English side that dismantled Sri Lanka by 87 runs in their opener, Ireland will need a significant turnaround to stay competitive.
With the bat, much will depend on Orla Prendergast and Gaby Lewis, who remain Ireland’s most reliable run‑scorers. Their ability to anchor the innings and counter England’s potent bowling attack will be crucial. On the bowling front, Arlene Kelly will play a pivotal role, tasked with breaking partnerships and keeping England’s aggressive batters in check.
However, given England’s depth and momentum, Ireland must deliver a collective performance, sharp fielding, disciplined bowling, and fearless batting, to avoid another heavy defeat. The uphill task is clear: Ireland must rise above their opening setback and challenge the reigning favorites if they are to keep their campaign alive. Let’s move ahead and check the cricket tips.
Matches Played: 1 SCO-W won: 1 ENG-W won: 0 No Result: 0 Tied: 0 RECENT form SCOTLAND WOMEN: W L W W L RECENT form ENGLAND WOMEN: L W W W W
England and Scotland women have collided only once in a T20I that saw the English women registering a scintillating 10-wicket win.
How will the two teams, i.e., Scotland Women and England Women, fare in Match 16 of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026? Let’s take a look.
Darcey Carter, Katherine Fraser, Kathryn Bryce (C), Sarah Bryce (WK), Ailsa Lister, Megan McColl, Priyanaz Chatterji, Rachel Slater, Kirstie Gordon, Chloe Abel, Gabriella Fontenla
Amy Jones (WK), Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Nat Sciver-Brunt (C), Alice Capsey, Heather Knight, Freya Kemp, Danielle Gibson, Charlotte Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Linsey Smith, Lauren Bell
Here’s the pitch and weather report for Match 16 of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 between Scotland Women and England Women at Headingley in Leeds.
With seamers likely to enjoy early movement under cloudy skies, captains winning the toss should opt to bowl first. The new ball can trouble batters in the powerplay, while chasing later becomes easier once conditions settle. A target around 150–160 remains competitive here.
The online live streaming of Match 16 of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 will take place live on the JioHotstar app. The live TV coverage for this World Cup will be available on the Star Sports Channels.
The English women are former T20 World Cup champions and have never been beaten by the Scottish lass in this format. Holding the pole position in Group B after two wins in as many games, the English women will be the ones going into this fixture with their tails up. Therefore, as per our prediction, England Women are expected to win the ENG-W vs SCO-W, Match 16 of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026.
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