SCO-W vs IRE-W Match Prediction : 2nd Match, ICC Womens T20 World Cup, 2026
Scotland Women To Win, 2.08
Although Ireland Women hold the superior overall head-to-head record, Scotland Women have won the last three meetings between the two sides.
Scotland's batting lineup, led by Kathryn Bryce and Katherine Fraser, has been in excellent form.
Scotland's bowling attack has shown greater consistency in recent T20I fixtures.
SCOT-W vs IRE-W Betting Tips
Scotland Women not to score any runs on the first ball of their first innings
With this being Scotland Women's opening match of the tournament, they are likely to begin cautiously rather than take risks immediately. Teams often prefer to assess the conditions before looking to accelerate, making a dot ball on the first delivery a likely outcome.
Scotland Women batters to hit the most fours
Scotland Women possess a technically strong batting unit led by Kathryn Bryce, Sarah Bryce, and Katherine Fraser. Their top order has consistently found boundaries in recent matches, including previous encounters against Ireland. Given the current form of their batting lineup, Scotland appear well placed to outscore Ireland in the fours market.
Team form (Last 5 matches)
Scotland Women
Ireland Women
The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 gets underway on June 12, with Scotland Women taking on Ireland Women in the second match of the tournament on June 13 at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester. With both teams arriving in good form, fans can expect a competitive contest. In this preview, we assess the betting markets, match prediction, and likely playing XIs.
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Scotland Women vs Ireland Women Head-to-Head Record
These teams have faced each other 16 times in T20 internationals. Ireland Women have won 11 of those matches, while Scotland Women have claimed five victories. However, Scotland have won each of the last three meetings.
Scotland Women vs Ireland Women Live-streaming and Broadcast
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SCO-W vs IRE-W Team Previews
Scotland Women
Scotland Women have enjoyed an impressive run in the T20I format, winning four of their last five matches. Their most recent outing resulted in a 24-run victory over Netherlands Women in a rain-affected contest.
Batting first, Scotland posted 124/3 in 12 overs, thanks largely to a brilliant innings from captain Kathryn Bryce, who struck 63 runs from just 33 deliveries. The Netherlands were set a revised target of 104 from 10 overs but were restricted to 80/6.
Katherine Fraser remains a key player in the batting lineup, scoring 256 runs in her last 10 matches at an average of 28.44 and a strike rate of 129.94. Kathryn Bryce has been equally influential, accumulating 241 runs in her last 10 appearances at an average of 30.13 and a strike rate of 154.48.
Bryce has also made a significant impact with the ball, taking 16 wickets across her last 10 matches at an impressive strike rate of 13.06. Abtaha Maqsood has provided excellent support, collecting 10 wickets during the same period.
Scotland Women Expected Playing 11
Darcey Carter, Katherine Fraser, Kathryn Bryce (c), Sarah Bryce †, Ailsa Lister, Kirstie Gordon, Megan McColl, Priyanaz Chatterji, Olivia Bell, Chloe Abel, Abtaha Maqsood
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Ireland Women
Ireland Women have also produced encouraging performances recently, winning three of their last four completed matches. Their most notable result came against West Indies Women, where they secured a dramatic one-run victory.
After West Indies posted 141/8, Ireland were set a revised target of 99 from 14.1 overs under the DLS method. They successfully chased it down on the final ball with five wickets in hand, with Orla Prendergast earning Player of the Match honours.
Captain Gaby Lewis continues to lead from the front. She has scored 276 runs in her last seven matches at an average of 39.43 and a strike rate of 119.48. Orla Prendergast has also been in excellent touch, accumulating 274 runs in her last 10 matches at an average of 34.25 and a strike rate of 131.10.
Arlene Kelly remains Ireland's leading wicket-taking threat, claiming 14 wickets in her last 10 matches with a strike rate of 14.14. Lara McBride has also impressed, taking 11 wickets in just seven appearances.
Ireland Women Expected Playing 11
Arlene Kelly, Alana Dalzell, Rebecca Stokell, Orla Prendergast, Leah Paul, Alice Tector, Gaby Lewis (c), Christina Coulter Reilly †, Ava Canning, Lara McBride, Cara Murray
SCO-W vs IRE-W Toss Prediction
Only two Women's T20 Internationals have been played at Old Trafford. One was won by the team batting first and the other by the team batting second. Given modern T20 trends and the possibility of better batting conditions later in the game, the captain winning the toss is likely to choose to field first.
Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The surface at Old Trafford generally offers a balanced contest between bat and ball. Seamers can expect movement and bounce early in the innings, particularly under overcast conditions, while batters who spend time at the crease are usually rewarded.
As the match progresses, the pitch tends to become slightly easier for batting, although bowlers who vary their pace can still be effective. A first-innings score in the range of 145 to 160 should be competitive.
The weather forecast for Manchester is favourable, with bright conditions expected and only a minimal chance of rain interruptions.
SCO-W vs IRE-W: Who Will Win?
There is little to separate these teams on recent form, with both sides enjoying successful runs heading into the tournament. Ireland Women have historically dominated this fixture, but recent results suggest the balance may be shifting.
Scotland Women enter this match having won the last three meetings between the sides and appear to have greater momentum. Their batting unit looks slightly more settled, while Kathryn Bryce's ability to influence the game with both bat and ball could prove decisive.
Bet on Scotland Women to win this match.
SCO-W vs IRE-W win percentage stands at 48% in favor of SCO-W.
Todays Match Prediction: Scotland Women to Win.
