Sri Lanka Women pulled off a thrilling chase at Old Trafford on Thursday evening, edging past Scotland Women by 3 wickets with just one ball to spare in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. In a match that went down to the wire, Nilakshika Silva played a composed unbeaten knock of 21 off 21 balls to guide her side home and was named Player of the Match.
Table of Contents
Sri Lanka Women vs Scotland Women Live Scorecard & Match Summary
Scotland Women posted a competitive total of 151/6 in their allotted 20 overs after Sri Lanka chose to field first after winning the toss. The chase was never straightforward for Sri Lanka, who stumbled to 135/7 at one point before Silva and Sugandika Kumari (7* off 5) held their nerves to cross the line on the penultimate delivery.
The sri lanka women vs scotland women live scorecard reflected a fiercely contested contest, with wickets falling at regular intervals during Sri Lanka’s run chase.
Scotland Women Innings – 151/6 (20 Overs)
Scotland’s innings was built around contributions from multiple batters. Opener Darcey Carter set the tone with a patient 34 off 36 balls, striking 5 fours before being caught behind off Sugandika Kumari in the 14th over.
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darcey Carter | c †Kaushini b Kumari | 34 | 36 | 5 | 0 | 94.44 |
| Katherine Fraser | c Silva b Ayodhya | 12 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 133.33 |
| Kathryn Bryce (c) | c & b Dilhari | 23 | 23 | 3 | 1 | 100.00 |
| Sarah Bryce † | not out | 47 | 33 | 6 | 0 | 142.42 |
| Ailsa Lister | run out (Silva) | 26 | 17 | 4 | 0 | 152.94 |
| Priyanaz Chatterji | run out | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| Pippa Sproul | b Ayodhya | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Megan McColl | not out | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Extras | (lb 1, w 7) | 8 | ||||
| Total | 20 Overs (RR: 7.55) | 151/6 |
Did not bat: Rachel Slater, Kirstie Gordon, Gabriella Fontenla
Fall of Wickets – Scotland Women
1-33 (Katherine Fraser, 4.2 ov) | 2-66 (Kathryn Bryce, 9.5 ov) | 3-85 (Darcey Carter, 13.3 ov) | 4-138 (Ailsa Lister, 18.5 ov) | 5-138 (Priyanaz Chatterji, 18.6 ov) | 6-146 (Pippa Sproul, 19.4 ov)
Scotland Women – Key Highlight
Sarah Bryce was the standout batter of the innings. Coming in at No. 4, she remained unbeaten on 47 off 33 balls (6 fours), accelerating brilliantly in the death overs. Ailsa Lister’s cameo of 26 off just 17 balls in the final stages pushed Scotland past 150.
Looking for more sports and gaming coverage? Visit Sportsangam for live cricket scorecards, match predictions, esports news, BGMI updates, and breaking sports stories from around the world.
Scotland Women Bowling – Sri Lanka Women’s Chase
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mithali Ayodhya | 4 | 0 | 34 | 2 | 8.50 |
| Sugandika Kumari | 3 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 8.33 |
| Nimasha Meepage | 4 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 7.75 |
| Chamari Athapaththu | 3 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 9.66 |
| Kavisha Dilhari | 4 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 4.75 |
| Nilakshika Silva | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 6.00 |
Sri Lanka Women Innings – 154/7 (19.5 Overs)
Sri Lanka’s chase got off to a blazing start thanks to captain Chamari Athapaththu, who smashed 33 off just 16 balls (6 fours, 1 six) before being bowled by Katherine Fraser in the 6th over. After her departure, the middle order struggled to maintain momentum against disciplined Scottish bowling.
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chamari Athapaththu (c) | b Fraser | 33 | 16 | 6 | 1 | 206.25 |
| Imesha Dulani | c Fontenla b Slater | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 66.66 |
| Hasini Perera | c Gordon b KE Bryce | 23 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 135.29 |
| Harshitha Samarawickrama | c Chatterji b KE Bryce | 27 | 23 | 3 | 0 | 117.39 |
| Hansima Karunaratne | lbw b Fraser | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25.00 |
| Kavisha Dilhari | c KE Bryce b Gordon | 18 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 105.88 |
| Nilakshika Silva | not out | 21 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Kaushini Nuthyangana † | c Lister b Slater | 12 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 120.00 |
| Sugandika Kumari | not out | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 140.00 |
| Extras | (w 8) | 8 | ||||
| Total | 19.5 Overs (RR: 7.76) | 154/7 |
Did not bat: Nimasha Meepage, Mithali Ayodhya
Fall of Wickets – Sri Lanka Women
1-32 (Imesha Dulani, 2.5 ov) | 2-57 (Chamari Athapaththu, 5.2 ov) | 3-77 (Hasini Perera, 8.3 ov) | 4-78 (Hansima Karunaratne, 9.3 ov) | 5-102 (Harshitha Samarawickrama, 12.3 ov) | 6-118 (Kavisha Dilhari, 14.6 ov) | 7-135 (Kaushini Nuthyangana, 17.6 ov)
Sri Lanka Women – Key Highlight
With Sri Lanka needing 17 runs off the last 2 overs at 135/7, Nilakshika Silva held her composure brilliantly. The sri lanka women vs scotland women live scorecard showed how tense the finish was, with Silva and Kumari combining to score the final 19 runs without losing another wicket.
Sri Lanka Women Bowling – Scotland’s Innings
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kathryn Bryce | 4 | 0 | 28 | 2 | 7.00 |
| Gabriella Fontenla | 1 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 18.00 |
| Rachel Slater | 3.3 | 0 | 31 | 2 | 8.85 |
| Katherine Fraser | 4 | 0 | 25 | 2 | 6.25 |
| Kirstie Gordon | 4 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 6.00 |
| Darcey Carter | 2 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 7.00 |
| Priyanaz Chatterji | 1.2 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 10.50 |
Katherine Fraser was Scotland’s best bowler in the chase, returning excellent figures of 2/25 in 4 overs and was named Cricinfo’s MVP with 54.13 points for her all-round performance.
Player of the Match
Nilakshika Silva (Sri Lanka Women) – 21* off 21 balls Her unbeaten knock in the final overs, under immense pressure, steered Sri Lanka to victory and earned her the Player of the Match award.
Match Details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Ground | Old Trafford, Manchester |
| Toss | Sri Lanka Women (elected to field) |
| Tournament | ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Match Number | WT20I No. 2891 |
| Match Day | 26 June 2026 (Day/Night) |
| Points | Sri Lanka Women 2, Scotland Women 0 |
| Umpires | Anna Harris, Candace la Borde |
| TV Umpire | Kim Cotton |
| Match Referee | Trudy Anderson |
Powerplay & Key Phases
Scotland Women’s Innings:
- Powerplay (0-6 overs): 45/1
- Scotland reached 50 in 6.5 overs
- 100 reached in 14.6 overs
- 150 reached in 19.6 overs
Sri Lanka Women’s Chase:
- Powerplay (0-6 overs): 65/2 — the most explosive phase of the game
- Sri Lanka reached 50 in 4.4 overs
- 100 reached in 11.5 overs
- 150 reached in 19.4 overs
Conclusion
This was a thrilling contest that could have gone either way. Scotland put up a fighting total and their bowlers nearly pulled off a stunning upset. However, Sri Lanka’s lower order showed great composure to get over the line. This result strengthens Sri Lanka Women’s position in Group 2 of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026.
Source: ESPN Cricinfo
FAQs
1. Who won the Sri Lanka Women vs Scotland Women match in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026?
Sri Lanka Women defeated Scotland Women by 3 wickets with just one ball remaining, successfully chasing down 152 in 19.5 overs.
2. Who was named Player of the Match in Sri Lanka Women vs Scotland Women?
Nilakshika Silva was named Player of the Match for her unbeaten 21 off 21 balls, guiding Sri Lanka Women to a thrilling victory under pressure.
3. What was Scotland Women’s total against Sri Lanka Women?
Scotland Women scored 151/6 in their 20 overs, with Sarah Bryce top-scoring with an unbeaten 47 off 33 balls.
4. How did Sri Lanka Women complete the run chase?
After slipping to 135/7, Nilakshika Silva and Sugandika Kumari stitched together an unbeaten partnership to score the remaining runs and seal the win on the penultimate delivery.
5. Where was the Sri Lanka Women vs Scotland Women ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 match played?
The match was played at Old Trafford in Manchester as part of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026.
