Scotland Women's T20 World Cup 2026: Full Team Profile, Squad, Stats & Fixtures
Scotland Women are back on the biggest stage. After their debut appearance at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 in the UAE, the Wildcats have earned their place once again at the 2026 edition, this time hosted on home soil in England and Wales. For a nation still writing its women's cricket story, playing a World Cup virtually at home is nothing short of historic. Led by the indefatigable Kathryn Bryce, Scotland enters the 2026 tournament with genuine conviction. They qualified via the Global Qualifier in Nepal.
Scotland Women's Team Profile
| Detail | Info |
| Team Name | Scotland Women |
| Nickname | The Wildcats |
| Captain | Kathryn Bryce |
| Head Coach | Craig Wallace |
| ICC T20I Ranking | 11th |
| Tournament | ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Host Nation | England & Wales |
| Tournament Dates | 12 June – 5 July 2026 |
| Group | Group B |
| Group Opponents | England, Ireland, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, West Indies |
| World Cup Appearances | 2nd (2024 debut) |
Scotland Women – ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Fixtures (Group 2)
| Date | Match | Venue |
| 13 June 2026 | Scotland vs Ireland | Old Trafford, Manchester |
| 18 June 2026 | West Indies vs Scotland | Headingley, Leeds |
| 20 June 2026 | England vs Scotland | Headingley, Leeds |
| 23 June 2026 | New Zealand vs Scotland | Bristol County Ground, Bristol |
| 26 June 2026 | Sri Lanka vs Scotland | Old Trafford, Manchester |
Scotland Women's Squad & Player Stats – ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026
| Player | Role | Matches | Batting SR | Bowl SR | Economy Rate |
| Kathryn Bryce (c) | All-Rounder | 56 | 104.72 | 16.83 | 4.72 |
| Sarah Bryce | WK-Batter | 80 | ~75.00 | – | – |
| Megan McColl | Batter | 55+ | ~72.00 | – | – |
| Priyanaz Chatterji | All-Rounder | 74+ | ~85.00 | ~22.00 | ~6.20 |
| Darcey Carter | All-Rounder | 30+ | ~105.00 | ~20.00 | ~6.50 |
| Katherine Fraser | All-Rounder | 57 | 106.42 | 16.1 | 5.39 |
| Kirstie Gordon | Bowler (L-Spin) | 5* | – | ~18.00 | ~4.40 |
| Abtaha Maqsood | Bowler (Leg-Spin) | 75 | – | 18.8 | 5.58 |
| Rachel Slater | Bowler (L-Arm Med) | 38 | 82.57 | ~20.00 | 6.53 |
| Chloe Abel | All-Rounder | 26 | 68.93 | 17.4 | 5.98 |
| Olivia Bell | Bowler (Off-Spin) | 20+ | – | ~22.00 | ~6.00 |
| Ailsa Lister | WK-Batter | 25+ | ~70.00 | – | – |
| Gabriella Fontenla | Bowler | New* | – | – | – |
| Maisie Maceira | Bowler (Pace) | Uncapped* | – | – | – |
| Pippa Sproul | WK-Batter | New* | – | – | – |
Sources: ICC Cricket, ESPNcricinfo, FemaleCricket.com, Wikipedia
Kathryn Bryce
- Age: 28
- Role: Captain, All-Rounder
The heartbeat of Scottish women's cricket. Across 56 WT20I matches, Kathryn Bryce has amassed 1,395 runs at an average of 34.02 with nine half-centuries and a career-best of 73 not out, while her medium-pace bowling has yielded 60 wickets at an average of 14.58 and an economy of 4.72, with best figures of 4/8. An elite dual-threat performer and born leader, Bryce is Scotland's most recognisable cricket personality and the backbone of every batting and bowling plan they field.
Sarah Bryce
- Age: 26
- Role: Wicket-Keeper Batter
Born on 8 January 2000 in Edinburgh, Sarah Bryce is the younger sister of captain Kathryn Bryce. Across 80 WT20I appearances, she has accumulated 1,643 runs at an average of 28.82 with 11 half-centuries and a top score of 73 not out, and behind the stumps has recorded 38 catches and 40 stumpings. One of the most experienced wicket-keeper batters in Associate cricket, Sarah is Scotland's anchor at the top of the order.
Megan McColl
- Age: 26
- Role: Right-hand batter
Born on 15 November 2000 in Arbroath, Megan McColl is a right-handed opening batter who made her T20I debut against Germany in June 2019. McColl plays a vital role in setting the tone for the innings through composed strike rotation. She was one of Scotland's standout performers in the Global Qualifier in Nepal and continues to grow as an international cricketer.
Priyanaz Chatterji
- Age: 32
- Role: Bowling All-Rounder
Born on 12 August 1993 in Dundee, Priyanaz Chatterji is Scotland's most experienced all-rounder. She produced a strong qualifying campaign in Nepal — finishing fourth for Scotland with 119 runs at a strike rate of 138.37 and six wickets at 20.33. Her best score in WT20Is is 45*, with best bowling figures of 3/5. Chatterji described the 2026 tournament as "the closest to a home World Cup we will get" — a fitting reflection for someone who plays her county cricket for Surrey in England.
Darcey Carter
- Age: 21
- Role: Batting All-Rounder
Born on 31 May 2005 in Bexley, Greater London, Darcey Carter is a right-arm off-break bowling all-rounder who made her T20I debut in July 2023 against Thailand. She currently plays for Lancashire. Over the past year, she has been one of Scotland's top run-scorers with 437 runs at an average of 33.61 across 17 innings. A sharp spinner with aggressive batting credentials, Carter has rapidly become one of Scotland's most dangerous and versatile match-winners.
Katherine Fraser
- Age: 21
- Role: Batting All-Rounder
Born on 9 April 2005 in Edinburgh, Katherine Fraser made her T20I debut at just 14 years and 81 days against Germany in June 2019 - the youngest female cricketer to represent Scotland in a T20I. Across 57 T20Is, she has scored 381 runs at a strike rate of 106.42 and claimed 61 wickets at an average of 15.01 and an economy of 5.37. Fraser also captained Scotland at the inaugural ICC Women's Under-19 T20 World Cup in 2023. One of the most technically accomplished young all-rounders in Associate cricket, she is Scotland's X-factor with both bat and ball.
Kirstie Gordon
- Age: 28
- Role: Bowler (Slow Left-Arm Orthodox)
Born on 20 October 1997 in Huntly, Aberdeenshire, Kirstie Gordon is one of the most significant additions to Scotland's 2026 squad. She previously represented England in five T20Is and a Test match before her last appearance in 2019, and re-qualified for Scotland in December 2025. In 2026, domestic cricket for The Blaze, she claimed 10 wickets in eight matches at an economy of 4.40 and struck a half-century with the bat. Head coach Craig Wallace described her as "world-class" and expects her left-arm orthodox spin to elevate Scotland's bowling standards significantly.
Abtaha Maqsood
- Age: 26
- Role: Bowler (Leg-Spin)
Born on 11 June 1999 in Glasgow to parents who immigrated from Pakistan, Abtaha Maqsood is one of the most distinctive cricketers in the Associate game. Across 75 WT20Is, she has taken 72 wickets at a career economy of 5.58 with a best spell of 3/8. She also holds a black belt in taekwondo and served as Scotland's flag bearer at the 2014 Commonwealth Games. A pioneer for Muslim women in sport, Maqsood bats and bowls in her hijab and has become a powerful role model for young South Asian and Muslim girls aspiring to play cricket at the highest level.
Rachel Slater
- Age: 24
- Role: Bowler (Left-Arm Medium)
Rachel Slater made her T20I debut in January 2022 against Sri Lanka. Across 38 matches, she has claimed 35 T20I wickets at an economy of 6.53, with a five-wicket haul to her name. Her left-arm angle is a genuine asset in the power play. She brings additional English county experience from Oval Invincibles and Yorkshire.
Chloe Abel
- Age: 22
- Role: Right-arm medium bowler
Born on 3 December 2003 in Hobart, Tasmania, Chloe Abel is an Australian-born Scottish cricketer who plays right-arm medium-fast for Scotland. Across 26 WT20Is, she has taken 21 wickets at an average of 17.38 and a strike rate of 17.4, with a career-best haul of 5/13. She also contributes useful lower-order runs at a strike rate of 68.93.
Olivia Bell
- Age: 22
- Role: Bowling All-rounder
Born on 12 November 2003 in Stockport, Greater Manchester, Olivia Bell plays right-arm off-break spin and made her T20I debut for Scotland in September 2022 against the UAE. She previously played age-group cricket for Cheshire before committing to Scotland. Bell adds variety to Scotland's spin attack and is capable of turning the ball sharply on the kind of English surfaces that will be on offer at the 2026 tournament.
Ailsa Lister
- Age: 22
- Role: Wicket-Keeper batter
Born on 8 April 2004 in Elgin, Moray, Ailsa Lister made her T20I debut for Scotland against Ireland in May 2021 and currently plays for North West Thunder. Scotland's back-up wicket-keeper, Lister, offers solid glovework and useful lower-order batting. Her domestic experience in England gives her solid exposure to the conditions Scotland will encounter throughout the tournament.
Gabriella Fontenla
- Age: 18
- Role: right-arm medium pace bowler
One of three players promoted directly from Scotland's 2025 Under-19 World Cup squad, Gabriella Fontenla is a promising young pace bowler who caught the eye in the home tri-series against Bangladesh and the Netherlands in Edinburgh in May/June 2026. She was named Player of the Match for her figures of 1/11 from four overs against Bangladesh. A genuine talent for the future who is already contributing at a senior level.
Maisie Maceira
- Age: 20
- Role: Right-arm medium Bowler
Uncapped at the senior level before this World Cup campaign, Maisie Maceira is a raw and exciting pace prospect who made headlines at the ICC Women's Under-19 T20 World Cup 2025 with a five-wicket haul that earned her Player of the Match. Her inclusion in the senior squad alongside the tri-series in Edinburgh is a statement of Cricket Scotland's faith in their pipeline. On her day, she has the pace and the skill to take wickets at the highest level.
Pippa Sproul
- Age: 18
- Role: Batter
The third member of Scotland's 2025 Under-19 World Cup contingent, Pippa Sproul, is a wicketkeeper-batter who offers dynamic hitting from the middle order and provides additional keeping depth as understudy to Sarah Bryce. Her inclusion reflects Cricket Scotland's growing confidence in its youth development infrastructure.
Why Scotland Women Can Surprise at ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026
Excellent Spin Bowling Attack: Scotland's spin attack is one of the most varied in the tournament. This could prove highly effective on English pitches that traditionally assist spin during summer.
Familiar Conditions: Most of Scotland's squad play domestic cricket in England. They are well aware of the playing conditions there.
Impressive Qualifying Campaign: Scotland earned their World Cup spot with match-winning performances in the Global Qualifier.
Good Mix of Youth and Experience: Seasoned campaigners provide leadership and Under-19 graduates bring fresh talent. It makes a combination that makes Scotland unpredictable and hard to prepare for.
Scotland Women's Biggest Challenges at ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026
Still Seeking First Win: Scotland have yet to win a match at the Women's T20 World Cup, having lost all five games at their 2024 debut. Breaking that duck will be crucial for confidence early in the tournament.
Difficult Group: Scotland has to face the most powerful teams in group B. It will be hard for them to defeat such teams with a more experienced squad.
Less Experience Against Top Teams: Scotland play far fewer matches against Full Member nations, which makes adapting quickly to elite-level pace attacks and high-class spin a genuine challenge.
Batting Depth Concerns: While the top order is reliable, the middle and lower order can be vulnerable against quality pace bowling.
Also Read- Ireland Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Squad
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the captain of Scotland Women's in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026?
Kathryn Bryce captains Scotland Women's in the 2026 tournament. The Edinburgh-born all-rounder is leading the team for a second consecutive World Cup and is widely regarded as the finest women's cricketer Scotland has ever produced.
Which group are Scotland Women in at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026?
Scotland is placed in Group 2 alongside England, Ireland, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, and the West Indies.
Is this Scotland Women's first ICC Women's T20 World Cup?
No, it's their second. Scotland made their women's T20 World Cup debut at the UAE edition in 2024.
Where can I follow Scotland Women's matches at the T20 World Cup 2026?
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