Match 25
ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026
June 26, 2026, 11:00 pm
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Old Trafford, Manchester

SL-W vs SCO-W Today’s Match Prediction & Cricket Betting Tips: Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, Match 25, June 26

Published on: Jun 25, 2026 10:36 pm IST | Updated on: Jun 24, 2026 3:58 pm IST

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The Sri Lankan women and Scottish women are all set to lock horns in the next Group B game in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. Scotland is out of the semifinals race, whereas Sri Lanka is hanging on by a thread with an almost impossible chance of making it to the semis. A win here will keep them alive, but only if other results go their way. Expect the Sri Lankan women to hit the last nail in the coffin by winning this fixture and giving themselves a lifeline. In this post, we have compiled free expert tips for the SL-W vs SCO-W Match 25 of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester.

Win Probability: SL-W vs SCO-W

The Scottish women have nothing to lose, and one could expect them to come all guns blazing in their final game of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. Meanwhile, Sri Lankan women still have an outside chance of making it to the final four, and a win here is the need of the hour for them. Therefore, expect the win probability meter to favor the Sri Lankan women in this all-important fixture for them. Let’s continue with the post and find out the best cricket tips for the SL-W vs SCO-W Match 25 of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester.

SL-W: 87% win chance
SCO-W: 13% win chance

  • The Scottish women won only a solitary game in this World Cup, which came against the Irish women.
  • They have won two and lost three of their last five games. Those three losses have come in back-to-back games.
  • The Sri Lankan women have secured 2 wins and lost 2 out of four and are placed fourth on the points table.
  • The Lankan women have won three and lost two out of their last five games.

Cricket Betting Tips for SL-W vs SCO-W- Match 25

Chamari Athapaththu to score Over 28.5

The Sri Lankan women skipper has amassed 139 runs so far in 4 innings, which includes an unbeaten ton in the last game against the Irish lass. Chamari will be the backbone of the Sri Lankan women batting unit.

Nilakshika Silva to score Over 18.5

The experienced batter will be a key wicket in the middle order for the Lankan women. She was the one who took the game away from the Whiteferns and will play a crucial role in Sri Lanka's final game of the World Cup.

Kathryn Bryce to score Over 18.5

The Scottish skipper remains the flagbearer with both bat and ball in this lineup. She has picked up 5 wickets in the tournament so far and scored 71 runs in 4 innings. Her all-round efforts will be much-needed in this game.

Darcey Carter to score Over 17.5

The Scottish opener has scored two fifties in this tournament and is leading the run charts with 174 runs from 4 innings. Standing right at the top of the leading run-getters in the tournament, her confidence is on cloud nine, and she will look to continue with the same spirit.

SL-W vs IRE-W Today’s Match Prediction

Check out our prediction for the SL-W vs SCO-W Match 25 of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 at the Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester.

Sri Lankan women must win to keep their semis hopes alive

The Sri Lankan women head into Match 24 of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 knowing that only a win will keep their semifinal hopes alive. With two wins and two losses from their four group matches, they sit fourth on the points table and face a must‑win scenario.

Their campaign has been a mixed bag — a heavy defeat to England women in the opener, followed by a spirited five‑wicket win over New Zealand women. They then lost narrowly to West Indies women, before bouncing back with a dominant nine‑wicket victory over Ireland women. This leaves them with an outside chance of progressing, provided they can overcome Scotland in their final group fixture.

Form in recent games suggests resilience, with three wins in their last five outings, but consistency remains the key. The Scottish women, already out of contention, have nothing to lose and are expected to play with freedom, making them dangerous opponents. For Sri Lanka, discipline with the ball and composure in the middle order will be vital. Victory here is non‑negotiable if they are to keep their semifinal dream alive.

The Scottish women would like to end their disappointing World Cup on a high note

The Scottish women will be eager to finish their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign on a positive note after what has been a disappointing run. Out of their four group matches, they managed just one victory, which came against Ireland women in a convincing performance. However, the rest of the tournament has been tough, with defeats to England, West Indies, and New Zealand women denting their hopes of progressing further.

Despite the setbacks, Scotland have shown flashes of promise, particularly with their fighting spirit and ability to challenge stronger opponents. Their batting unit has struggled for consistency, but individual performances have kept them competitive in patches. The bowling attack, though spirited, has often lacked the penetration needed to close out games against top sides.

With nothing left to lose, Scotland can play with freedom in their final fixture. A strong showing here would not only lift morale but also serve as a statement of intent for the future. Ending the campaign with a win would give them momentum to build upon and ensure they bow out with pride. Let’s move ahead and check the cricket tips.

SL-W vs SCO-W Head-to-Head

Matches Played: 3
SCO-W won: 0
SL-W won: 3
No Result: 0
Tied: 0
RECENT form SCOTLAND WOMEN: W W L L L
RECENT form SRI LANKA WOMEN: W L W L W

Only three meetings have taken place between Sri Lanka and Scottish women, and all those games have been won by the Lankan women. 

Team Analysis: Scotland Women and Sri Lanka Women

How will the two teams, i.e., Scotland Women and Sri Lanka Women, fare in Match 25 of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026? Let’s take a look.

Scotland Women (SCO-W)

  • After a loss in the last game at the hands of the Whiteferns, the Scottish women have been eliminated from the semifinal race.
  • Olivia Bell and Maisie Maceira are the two players who haven’t featured in a single game so far in this tournament.
  • They could be in line to get a game here.
  • Olivia Bell coming for Kirstie Gordon is quite a possibility.
  • Priyanaz Chatterji could make way for Maisie Maceira.

Expected Starting 11

Darcey Carter, Katherine Fraser, Kathryn Bryce (C), Ailsa Lister, Sarah Bryce (WK), Megan McColl, Pippa Sproul, Priyanaz Chatterji/Maisie Maceira, Kirstie Gordon/Olivia Bell, Rachel Slater, Hannah Rainey

Sri Lanka Women (SL-W)

  • The Lankan women are hanging by a thread for an outside chance of making it to the semifinals.
  • Expect an unchanged eleven to take the field.

Expected Starting 11

Chamari Athapaththu (C), Imesha Dulani, Hasini Perera, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Hansima Karunaratne, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshika Silva, Kaushani Nuthyangana (wk), Sugandika Kumari, Nimasha Meepage, Mithali Ayodhya

Weather Conditions and Pitch Report

Here’s the pitch and weather report for Match 25 of ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 between Sri Lanka Women and Ireland Women at the Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester.

Pitch Report – Old TraffordWeather Report
The surface at Old Trafford is generally batting‑friendly, offering good bounce and pace.Temperature around 19–21 °C, pleasant evening conditions.
Seamers often find movement under lights, especially in the first innings.Conditions expected to be partly cloudy, with clear spells.
Spinners can come into play as the match progresses, thanks to the dry patches that develop.Humidity ~65–70%, which could aid swing bowling.
Average first‑innings score in women’s T20Is here is ~140–150.Rain probability ~20%, with only light showers possible.
Teams batting first have a slight edge, as chasing under lights can be tricky.Winds ~12–15 km/h, offering some assistance to seamers.
Stroke play is rewarded, but disciplined bowling can restrict scoring.Visibility good, ensuring uninterrupted play under floodlights.

Toss Prediction

With evening humidity and seam movement under lights, captains winning the toss should bat first. Old Trafford’s surface rewards stroke play early, while chasing under floodlights can be tricky. Runs on the board will be crucial in this Women’s T20 World Cup clash. Expect the toss-winning skipper to bat first. 

Where to Watch Today’s Match

The online live streaming of Match 25 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.

SL-W vs SCO-W: Today’s Match Predictions

The Sri Lankan women will start as the outright favorites in this contest against the Scottish lass. They thumped the Irish lass in the last game courtesy of a magnificent ton from the inspirational skipper Chamari Athapaththu and will look to carry that form going forward into this fixture. The Lankan women should have the favorites tag with them ahead of this contest. Therefore, as per our prediction, Sri Lanka Women are expected to win the SL-W vs SCO-W, Match 25 of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026.

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