Sri Lanka vs Scotland Women's T20 World Cup match today: Predicted playing XI, head-to-head, pitch report, weather update

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Sri Lanka Women vs Scotland Women (Image: X)

Sri Lanka Women face Scotland Women in a must-win Group B clash of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup today at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground in Manchester. Facing a brutal equation to keep their slim semi-final hopes alive, Sri Lanka must pull off a massive victory to drastically boost their net run rate while hoping for other group results to swing in their favor.

Conversely, Scotland are already out of semi-final contention but aim to finish their tournament on a historic high.

Today Women's T20 World Cup match: Pitch report - Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester

The pitch at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester is expected to offer a balanced and true surface that favors aggressive stroke-making but aids spin heavily in the second innings. Because the ground features a centrally positioned wicket with 62-meter square and straight boundaries, batters will have a fair opportunity to clear the ropes if they get settled early.

Sri Lanka Women vs Scotland Women head-to-head

Total Matches Played: 3
Sri Lanka Women Won: 3
Scotland Women Won: 0

Sri Lanka Women vs Scotland Women predicted playing XI

Sri Lanka Women Probable XI: Chamari Athapaththu(c), Imesha Dulani, Hasini Perera, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Hansima Karunaratne, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshika Silva, Kaushani Nuthyangana(w), Sugandika Kumari, Nimasha Meepage, Mithali AyodhyaScotland Women Probable XI: Darcey Carter, Katherine Fraser, Kathryn Bryce(c), Ailsa Lister, Sarah Bryce(w), Megan McColl, Pippa Sproul, Priyanaz Chatterji, Kirstie Gordon, Rachel Slater, Hannah Rainey

Sri Lanka Women vs Scotland Women toss timing

The Sri Lanka Women vs Scotland Women ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 will take place on Friday, June 26, at theEmirates Old Trafford, Manchester.

The contest will start at 11:00 PM IST/ 5:30 PM GMT / 6:30 PM local time. The toss will be held 30 minutes prior to the scheduled start.

Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester

Today's weather at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester will be very warm and humid with a peak temperature of 33°C, providing mostly clear conditions for the afternoon before turning partly cloudy in the evening. The current conditions feature a humidity level of 76% with light, gentle winds blowing from the east at 4 mph.