The West Indies Women (WI W) will take on Sri Lanka Women (SL W) in Match No. 17 of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the County Ground in Bristol. With the group stage entering a crucial phase, both teams will be eager to secure a vital win in this Group B encounter and boost their chances of reaching the semi-finals.

West Indies Women have enjoyed a strong start to their campaign, winning both of their matches so far. Hayley Matthews and her team currently occupy second place in the Group B standings with four points. They will be looking to strengthen their position in the global tournament with a comprehensive win against the Lankan Lionesses. 

Sri Lanka Women, on the other hand, have had a mixed tournament so far, registering one win and one defeat from their first two matches. They sit fifth in the standings with two points and will be desperate to improve their net run rate after a heavy loss earlier in the competition.

WI W vs SL W Match Details

County Ground, Bristol Pitch Report

The venue of County Ground, Bristol, is known to be a batting-friendly surface. The pitch is hard, and the ball comes onto the bat nicely. The short boundaries and the fast outfield help batters even more. With both sides consisting of several hard-hitters, expect a cracking encounter. 

WI W vs SL W Head to Head Record

WI W vs SL W Predicted Playing XIs

West Indies Women (WI W):

Qiana Joseph, Hayley Matthews (C), Shemaine Campbelle (WK), Deandra Dottin, Stafanie Taylor, Chinelle Henry, Jahzara Claxton, Jannillea Glasgow, Aaliyah Alleyne, Afy Fletcher, Karishma Ramharack

Sri Lanka Women (SL W):

Chamari Athapaththu (C), Vishmi Gunaratne, Hasini Perera, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshika Silva, Kaushani Nuthyangana (WK), Sugandika Kumari, Kawya Kavindi, Mithali Ayodhya, Nimasha Meepage

WI W vs SL W Probable Best Performers of the Match

Probable Best Batter: Shemaine Campbelle

The West Indies batter Shemaine Campbelle will be the batter to watch out for in this contest. Campbelle has been a standout batter for them in this tournament so far, scoring 126 runs in just two innings, with a strike rate of 143.18. 

Probable Best Bowler: Aaliyah Alleyne

West Indies pacer Aaliyah Alleyne will be the bowler to watch out for in this contest. The right-arm pacer has been exceptional in their first couple of outings in the tournament thus far. She has picked up seven wickets, with an exceptional average of 5.43. She is also the joint-highest wicket-taker of the competition so far and will be looking to better her tally. 

Today’s Match Prediction: West Indies to win the match

Australia (AUS) will be looking to make it three wins from as many matches when they take on newcomers Netherlands (NED) in Match 14 of the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup in the port city of Southampton on Saturday, June 20. 

The Aussies come into the game on the back of a routine nine-wicket victory over Bangladesh in Leeds. The win was set up by their bowlers, restricting the opposition to a mere 77 from 20 overs. The batters then chased it down within 10 overs. 

The Netherlands, on the other hand, have suffered two defeats from their opening two matches of the World Cup. Their most recent defeat came against India, losing by 95 runs. The tournament debutants will come into the game against Australia as underdogs. 

AUS W vs NED W Match Details

Rose Bowl, Southampton Pitch Report

Offering a balanced contest between bat and ball, the Rose Bowl offers a pitch suitable for batters in the first innings, with slower bowlers and spinners coming into the fray towards the end of the game. Teams batting first can expect to put totals around the 150 to 160-run mark, which could be chased down under the right conditions.

The weather in Southampton is expected to remain cloudy for the majority of the day, which could help the fast bowlers generate swing. 

AUS W vs NED W Head to Head Record

With the Netherlands qualifying for the Women’s T20 World Cup for the first time in their history, their meeting against Australia on Saturday will be the first time the two sides will face one another in T20I cricket. They have, however, faced each other five times in ODI cricket.

AUS W vs NED W Predicted Playing XIs

Australia Women (AUS W):

Beth Mooney (WK), Georgia Voll, Ellyse Perry, Grace Harris, Georgia Wareham, Annabel Sutherland, Nicola Carey, Sophie Molineux(C), Alana King, Kim Garth, Megan Schutt

Netherlands Women (NED W):

Heather Siegers, Phebe Molkenboer, Babette de Leede (WK, C), Sterre Kalis, Robine Rijke, Frederique Overdijk, Iris Zwilling, Myrthe van den Raad, Caroline de Lange, Silver Siegers, Isabel Woning

AUS W vs NED W Probable Best Performers of the Match

Probable Best Batter: Georgia Voll

Georgia Voll has been in splendid form for Australia heading into the Women’s T20 World Cup. Despite scoring a duck against South Africa in the first game of the tournament, the right-handed batter showed her class against Bangladesh, hitting an unbeaten 45 to help her side to victory. She also scored 77 not out against the West Indies in a warm-up game in Cardiff. 

Probable Best Bowler: Ellyse Perry 

Ellyse Perry has been bowling relatively less over the past few years. However, that does not mean that she has lost her touch with the ball. The 35-year-old took two wickets against Bangladesh in Australia’s previous fixture whilst conceding just 14 runs from three overs. 

Today’s Match Prediction: Australia Women to win the match

England Women (ENG W) will look to continue their unbeaten run in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 when they face Scotland Women (SCO W) in Match 16 of Group B at Headingley in Leeds.

With two wins from two matches, England sit comfortably at the top of the group standings and will be eager to strengthen their position ahead of the knockout stages. They have been one of the most dominant teams in the tournament so far. After crushing Sri Lanka by 87 runs in their opening game, they followed it up with another convincing performance. However, with Nat Sciver-Brunt ruled out for the next two games, the hosts will be led by Charlie Dean in the upcoming contest.

The Scottish side, meanwhile, has enjoyed a mixed campaign. They started their World Cup journey with an impressive 40-run victory over Ireland but were unable to carry that momentum forward in their second outing. Despite the setback, Scotland remain firmly in contention for a semi-final spot and will view this clash as a golden opportunity to cause an upset.

ENG W vs SCO W Match Details

Headingley Stadium, Leeds Pitch Report

The venue has hosted three matches so far in the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, and the results have been mixed so far. Judging by the way some of the teams have batted here, the pitch looks like a good surface to bat on. Out of the three matches, the teams successfully defended the target on two occasions. 

ENG W vs SCO W Head to Head Record

ENG W vs SCO W Predicted Playing XIs

England Women (ENG W):

Amy Jones (WK), Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Sophia Dunkley, Alice Capsey, Heather Knight, Freya Kemp, Danielle Gibson, Charlie Dean (C), Sophie Ecclestone, Linsey Smith, Lauren Bell 

Scotland Women (SCO W):

Darcey Carter, Katherine Fraser, Kathryn Bryce(c), Sarah Bryce(w), Ailsa Lister, Megan McColl, Priyanaz Chatterji, Rachel Slater, Kirstie Gordon, Chloe Abel, Gabriella Fontenla

ENG W vs SCO W Probable Best Performers of the Match

Probable Best Batter: Danni Wyatt-Hodge

The 35-year-old Danni Wyatt-Hodge is enjoying a great run at the ongoing marquee event. The right-hander has smashed 121 runs with a strike rate of 155.13, including a sensational hundred against Sri Lanka in the first encounter. The experienced campaigner will be eager to carry on her great form with the bat.

Probable Best Bowler: Sophie Ecclestone

The former No. 1-ranked T20I bowler, Sophie Ecclestone, will be the bowler to watch out for in this crucial contest. In the first two of England’s matches, she has stood out, picking up five wickets with a bowling average of 9.80. If there is any hint of turn in the wicket, the skilled left-arm spinner can trouble the Scottish batters. 

Today’s Match Prediction: England Women to win the match