Women's T20 WC: When and where to watch WI vs SCO; know all details
Headingley, June 17
Momentum, confidence, and valuable points will all be at stake when West Indies take on Scotland in one of the standout fixtures of the Group B schedule of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup. Having negotiated their opening assignments successfully, both teams now have the chance to take a significant step towards the knockout phase.
Few players influence a match as consistently as Hayley Matthews. The West Indies captain is expected to shoulder responsibility with both bat and ball, providing the aggressive starts and crucial breakthroughs that have become her trademark. However, the Caribbean side also received a timely reminder that they possess match-winners beyond their skipper after Shemaine Campbelle's outstanding unbeaten 90 powered a dramatic victory over New Zealand.
Scotland have been among the early surprise packages of the tournament. Their commanding display against Ireland reflected the steady progress the side has made over the last few seasons, built around a disciplined bowling attack and a batting unit that rarely loses composure.
Kathryn and Sarah Bryce remain the backbone of the Scottish lineup, while Katherine Fraser and Kirstie Gordon have shown they can apply sustained pressure with the ball. Gordon's decisive spell in the opening game, in particular, underlined Scotland's growing ability to deliver on the biggest stage.
History may favour the West Indies, but reputations will count for little once play begins. Scotland have steadily closed the gap on the established sides, setting up what promises to be one of the most competitive contests in the group.
When: Thursday, June 18, 11:00 PM IST
Where: Headingley, Leeds
Where to watch: The WI vs SCO match will be broadcast on Star Sports channels, with JioHotstar live-streaming the game.
Squads:
West Indies: Hayley Matthews (c), Chinelle Henry, Deandra Dottin, Stafanie Taylor, Afy Fletcher, Aaliyah Alleyne, Shemaine Campbelle, Ashmini Munisar, Karishma Ramharack, Jannillea Glasgow, Jahzara Claxton, Qiana Joseph, Zaida James, Mandy Mangru, Shawnisha Hector
Scotland: Kathryn Bryce (c), Chloe Abel, Olivia Bell, Sarah Bryce, Darcey Carter, Priyanaz Chatterji, Gabriella Fontenla, Katherine Fraser, Kirstie Gordon, Ailsa Lister, Maisie Maceira, Abtaha Maqsood, Megan McColl, Rachel Slater, Pippa Sproul.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Good to see women's T20 getting this coverage. Scotland are no pushovers anymore—Kirstie Gordon's left-arm spin can trouble any batting lineup. WI should be wary of complacency. Also, JioHotstar pe free streaming hai kya? Weekend pe plan kar raha hoon.
West Indies ka legacy strong hai, but Scotland's rise is inspiring. Ireland ko harana easy nahi hai, aur unhone commandingly kiya. The Bryce sisters are clutch. Hope WI bowls first and uses conditions well—Headingley can be tricky for chasing.
Honestly, Scotland's bowling looks more balanced than WI's at the moment. Gordon and Fraser combined well. But Hayley Matthews with the new ball is a different beast—she can swing it both ways. Should be a tight contest. Ye article bolta hai Scotland ne gap closed kiya hai, and I agree.
As a neutral fan, this is the kind of group stage match that makes tournaments exciting. Scotland's discipline against Ireland was top-notch. WI need to show more consistency in middle overs—Campbelle rescued them last time, but they can't rely on that every game. Good to see Star Sports covering it for Indian fans!
Finally women's cricket getting prime-time attention! 😍 Deandra Dottin ka experience will be crucial in middle overs. But Scotland's fielding looked sharp—especially Maqsood in the deep. 11 PM IST is late but for Sunday maybe manageable. Hoping for a WI win but respect Scotland's effort!
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