West Indies Women Beat Scotland Women by 7 Runs in a Headingley Thriller: Full Match Report, Scorecard and Summary | ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026
West Indies Women won a close match against Scotland Women by 7 runs at Headingley, Leeds, on June 18, 2026, in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026. West Indies Women used smart spin bowling to stop Scotland Women from chasing the target.
The game had many ups and downs. Stafanie Taylor played a brilliant late innings to lift West Indies Women. Scotland women openers gave their team a fast start. Darcey Carter also fought hard to keep Scotland Women in a good position. In the end, the West Indies Women won their second match in a row. They moved up to second place in Group 2.
Player of the Match: Stafanie Taylor
Stafanie Taylor was named Player of the Match for her unbeaten 47 off 19 balls. She helped the West Indies Women during the trouble at 85/5. She completely changed the mood of the innings with her fearless hitting at the end. Stafanie gave two boundaries in the final over.
West Indies-W Scorecard vs Scotland-W | Match 12, ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, 18 June
Batting
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | How Out |
| Qiana Joseph | 13 | 15 | 2 | 0 | c Fraser b Slater |
| Hayley Matthews (c) | 14 | 22 | 0 | 0 | b Fraser |
| Shemaine Campbelle (wk) | 36 | 24 | 0 | 0 | c & b |
| Deandra Dottin | 14 | 16 | 0 | 0 | St sarah b kathryn |
| Chinelle Henry | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | lbw kirstie |
| Jahzara Claxton | 16 | 9 | 0 | 0 | c K Bryce b Fraser |
| Stafanie Taylor | 47 | 19 | 5 | 1 | not out |
| Jannillea Glasgow | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | not out |
| Total | 153 | 6 wickets, 20 overs |
Extras 5 ( 2 byes, 1 leg bye, 2 wides and 0 no-balls)
Bowling
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
| Hayley Matthews | 4 | 19 | 3 | 4.75 |
| Afy Fletcher | 4 | 16 | 2 | 4 |
| Aaliyah Alleyne | 2 | 11 | 3 | 5.5 |
| Qiana Joseph | 3 | 27 | 1 | 9 |
| Karishma Ramharack | 4 | 32 | 0 | 8 |
| Chinelle Henry | 1 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| Deandra Dottin | 2 | 26 | 0 | 13 |
Scotland-W Scorecard vs West Indies-W | Match 12, ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, 18 June
Batting
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Dismissal |
| Darcey Carter | 59 | 62 | 8 | 0 | c&b Alleyne |
| Katherine Fraser | 20 | 11 | 3 | 0 | b Matthews |
| Kathryn Bryce | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | c Henry b Matthews |
| Sarah Bryce | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | c Dottin b Fletcher |
| Megan McColl | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | lbw Matthews |
| Priyanaz Chatterji | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | c Henry b Fletcher |
| Ailsa Lister | 33 | 25 | 4 | 1 | b Alleyne |
| Rachel Slater | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | c sub b Joseph |
| Kirstie Gordon | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | b Alleyne |
| Gabriella Fontenla | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | run out (Claxton) |
| Chloe Abel | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Not out |
Bowling
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
| Katherine Fraser | 4 | 34 | 2 | 8.5 |
| Rachel Slater | 4 | 34 | 2 | 5.75 |
| Kathryn Bryce | 3 | 22 | 0 | 7.5 |
| Kirstie Gordon | 4 | 36 | 1 | 9 |
| Gabriella Fontenla | 2 | 8 | 0 | 6.5 |
| Chloe Abel | 1 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Darcey Carter | 1 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Match Summary: How West Indies Women Won a Close Game | Match 12th
Scotland Women won the toss and chose to bowl first.
West Indies Women's Innings
- Scotland Women's bowlers bowled tightly during the first six overs. They gave away only 33 runs.
- West Indies Women hit just four boundaries in the power play.
- Katherine Fraser took a great catch near the boundary to get out Qiana Joseph. Then she bowled captain Hayley Matthews, who gave her team the early lead.
- Shemaine Campbelle batted well by 36 runs. But later, the wickets kept falling. The West Indies Women dropped to 85/5 in the 15th over.
- Stafanie Taylor then turned the game around. She scored 47 runs in 19 balls.
- West Indies Women scored 29 runs in the last two overs. Lastly, the team reached 153/6.
Scotland Women Chase
- Openers Fraser and Carter made 51 runs in just five overs. This put the West Indies Women's bowlers under real pressure.
- Hayley Matthews took two wickets in the sixth over. She bowled Fraser and then got Kathryn Bryce just after two balls.
- Scotland Women lost four wickets for just seven runs. The team fell from 51/1 to 58/4.
- Darcey Carter made a brave 59 off 62 balls, even though she was dealing with cramps.
- Her partnership with Ailsa Lister brought Scotland Women back into the game at 132/5.
The Final Twist
- Aaliyah Alleyne bowled a great second-last over. She took the wickets of Carter, Lister, and Kirstie Gordon one after another.
- Scotland Women were all out for 146 runs. They were just 7 runs short of the win.
- Result: West Indies Women won by 7 runs. It's their second win in a row in the tournament.
West Indies Women's Match-Winning Bowlers vs Scotland Women | June 18 2026
Hayley Matthews | 3/19 (4 overs)
The captain led the team from the front. Hayley broke Scotland Women's momentum with two wickets in the sixth over. Her double-strike made the team collapse from 51/1 to 58/4.
Aaliyah Alleyne | 3/11 (2 overs)
She was the most economical bowler of the match. Aaliyah saved her best for the end. Her brilliant second-last over removed Carter, Lister, and Gordon to seal the win.
Afy Fletcher | 2/16 (4 overs)
Her tight bowling kept the scoring under control in the middle overs. Scotland Women never got a chance to recover. She kept them under pressure in the whole match.
Group 2 Standings | ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026
| Team | Played | Won | Lost | Points |
| West Indies Women | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Scotland Women | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
The two points moved West Indies Women up to second in Group 2 with two wins from two games. This boosted their chances of reaching the knockout stage. Scotland Women are still searching for their first win of the tournament.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the West Indies Women vs Scotland Women match on June 18, 2026?
West Indies Women won the match by 7 runs at Headingley, Leeds.
What was the final score of the West Indies-W vs Scotland-W match?
West Indies Women made 153/6 in 20 overs. Scotland Women were bowled out for 146 in 20 overs. Scotland women lost by 7 runs.
Who was named Player of the Match in West Indies Women vs Scotland Women?
Stafanie Taylor of the West Indies Women won the award for her unbeaten 47 runs off 19 balls.
Who top-scored for Scotland Women against West Indies Women?
Darcey Carter was the highest run scorer for Scotland Women. She made 59 runs in 62 balls.
Which West Indies Women bowlers were the most successful in Match 12 of the 2026 ICC Women's T20 World Cup?
Hayley Matthews and Aaliyah Alleyne both took three wickets for West Indies Women, with Matthews returning 3/19 and Alleyne 3/11 from just two overs.
Why did Scotland Women lose after such a strong start?
Scotland Women reached 51/1 in five overs but lost four wickets for only seven runs after Matthews struck twice in the sixth over. They never fully recovered.
Where was the West Indies Women vs Scotland Women match played?
The match was played at Headingley, Leeds, in England.
How did the result affect the Group 2 table for West Indies-W vs Scotland-W?
West Indies Women climbed to second in Group 2 with two wins from two matches.
Who took the key wickets that turned the West Indies Women vs Scotland Women match?
Hayley Matthews of West Indies Women removed Fraser and Kathryn Bryce in the sixth over. Aaliyah Alleyne sealed the win with three wickets late in the innings.
How many wins do West Indies Women now have in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026?
West Indies Women have won both of their opening two matches in the tournament.
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