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New Zealand Women vs Scotland Women , ICCWWC_T20 2026, Today Match Prediction
NZW vs SCT-W Win Probability
Toss Winner - New Zealand Women won the toss and choose to bowl first
New Zealand Women beat Scotland Women by 6 wickets
Can New Zealand Women keep their semi-final hopes alive with a dominant performance, or will Scotland Women pull off a historic World Cup upset?
- Scotland's Darcey Carter has been leading her team's batting charts in the tournament, accumulating 102 runs at an average of 34.00.
- Melie Kerr has been New Zealand's batting mainstay, accumulating 80 runs in three innings at a strike rate of 121.21.
- Kirstie Gordon and Katherine Fraser have been Scotland's primary wicket‑takers, claiming 11 wickets between them.
New Zealand Women are favorites to win this match.
| Tournament: | ICC Womens T20 World Cup, 2026 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | County Ground, Bristol, United Kingdom, United Kingdom |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
| Weather: | 25.1°C|Sunny |
NZW vs SCT-W Live Prediction
NZW vs SCT-W Match Prediction & Analysis
New Zealand Women and Scotland Women lock horns in an important Match 19 of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 at Bristol. Both teams find themselves neck-and-neck in Group 2, with New Zealand occupying third place and Scotland right below them in fourth. Both sides hold a record of one win and two losses from their three games, making this a virtual must-win encounter to remain in contention for the knockout stages.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
NZW
W
L
L
W
W
NZW
140/6 in 20.0 7
ICCWWC_T20 2026
New Zealand Women beat Ireland Women by 4 runs136/4 in 20.0 6.8
150/6 in 20.0 7.5
ICCWWC_T20 2026
Sri Lanka Women beat New Zealand Women by 5 wickets153/5 in 19.4 7.78
163/3 in 19.5 8.22
ICCWWC_T20 2026
West Indies Women beat New Zealand Women by 7 wickets162/6 in 20.0 8.1
183/5 in 20.0 9.15
IWT20WCWM 2026
New Zealand Women beat South Africa Women by 5 wickets186/5 in 19.4 9.46
193/3 in 20.0 9.65
IWT20WCWM 2026
New Zealand Women beat Bangladesh Women by 68 runs125/8 in 20.0 6.25
SCT-W
L
L
W
W
W
SCT-W
200/5 in 20.0 10
ICCWWC_T20 2026
England Women beat Scotland Women by 38 runs162/6 in 20.0 8.1
153/6 in 20.0 7.65
ICCWWC_T20 2026
West Indies Women beat Scotland Women by 7 runs146/10 in 20.0 7.3
161/5 in 20.0 8.05
ICCWWC_T20 2026
Scotland Women beat Ireland Women by 40 runs121/10 in 19.1 6.31
191/5 in 20.0 9.55
IWT20WCWM 2026
Scotland Women Won 41 runs (D/L) method62/5 in 9.0 6.89
105/10 in 20.0 5.25
IWT20WCWM 2026
Scotland Women beat Netherlands Women by 58 runs163/5 in 20.0 8.15
HEAD TO HEAD
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TEAMS PREVIEW
New Zealand Women Preview
After two defeats to start their World Cup, New Zealand Women finally managed to kickstart their campaign in their previous game, sealing a nail-biting four-run victory over Ireland Women. Defending a total of 140/6, the White Ferns held their nerves to restrict Ireland to 136/4. This crucial win gave them their first two points of the tournament, leaving them in third position overall in Group 2.
The batting line-up has seen some solid contributions across the group stages. Brooke Halliday leads their tournament charts with 81 runs in three innings, closely followed by star all-rounder Melie Kerr, who has scored 80 runs at a strike rate of 121. Skipper Sophie Devine has contributed 67 runs at an aggressive strike rate of 148.88, while Maddy Green provides a strong anchor down the order, averaging 55.00 across her three outings.
The bowling attack has been reliable without being destructive. Jess Kerr (2 wickets at an economy of 6.40) and Bree Illing (2 wickets at 7.20) have been the most effective, but the unit has lacked a genuine wicket-taker. Rosemary Mair took the key wicket of Gaby Lewis in the Ireland match, and Suzie Bates bowled a nerveless final over with 10 runs to defend. The return of Sophie Devine would provide a double boost as her power hitting at the top and her medium pace bowling in the powerplay.
For New Zealand to win, they need their top order to fire. Melie Kerr cannot do it alone, and the supporting cast of Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, and Izzy Sharp must contribute. The bowling unit must take early wickets against a Scotland batting lineup that has shown it can chase down targets.
Key Players: Brooke Halliday, Suzie Bates, Melie Kerr
New Zealand Women Predicted Playing XI:
Isabella Gaze (WK), Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr (C), Brooke Halliday, Izzy Sharp, Suzie Bates, Jess Kerr, Nensi Patel, Rosemary Mair, Bree Illing, Maddy Green
New Zealand Women Key Players From Previous Game Of ICC Womens T20 World Cup, 2026
New Zealand Women Actual Playing XI:
Suzie Bates, Sophie Devine, Brooke Halliday, Amelia Kerr, Jess Kerr, Nensi Patel, Isabella Gaze, Izzy Sharp, Bree Illing, Lea Tahuhu, Maddy Green
Scotland Women Preview
Scotland Women started the tournament with a solid 40-run win over Ireland Women, but since then, they have suffered two defeats on the bounce. They come into this fixture on the back of a 38-run defeat against a formidable England Women side. Chasing a massive target of 201, Scotland put up a highly commendable fighting display to finish on 162/7 in their 20 overs. Despite the loss, their resilient batting helped maintain a decent net run rate, keeping them in fourth position just behind New Zealand.
The Scottish batting department has shown great character against elite teams. Darcey Carter has been the standout performer with 102 runs at a strike rate of 104. Sarah Bryce has been equally impactful at the top, contributing 87 runs at a strike rate of 135.93. Captain Kathryn Bryce also poses a serious challenge with her capability to anchor and accelerate, accumulating 268 runs in her last ten international appearances.
The bowling attack has been led by Kirstie Gordon, whose 3/16 against Ireland and 2/30 against England have made her Scotland's most reliable wicket‑taker. Katherine Fraser has also been exceptional, claiming 3/19 against Ireland and chipping in with two wickets against West Indies. The pace of Rachel Slater and Priyanaz Chatterji provides variety, while the fielding has been sharp throughout.
Key Players: Darcey Carter, Sarah Bryce, Kirstie Gordon
Scotland Women Predicted Playing XI:
Darcey Carter, Katherine Fraser, Kathryn Bryce (C), Sarah Bryce (WK), Megan McColl, Pippa Sproul, Priyanaz Chatterji, Kirstie Gordon, Chloe Abel, Hannah Rainey, Gabriella Fontenla
Scotland Women Key Players From Previous Game Of ICC Womens T20 World Cup, 2026
Scotland Women Actual Playing XI:
Pippa Sproul, Darcey Carter, Katherine Fraser, Kathryn Bryce, Priyanaz Chatterji, Rachel Slater, Ailsa Lister, Kirstie Gordon, Megan McColl, Sarah Bryce, Hannah Rainey
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The forecast for Bristol on Tuesday is for overcast skies with a 30% chance of light showers. Temperatures will be around 15-17°C, with humidity at 75% and a light south-westerly breeze. A full 20-over contest is expected, though the threat of rain remains.
NZW vs SCT-W Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
BalancedBatting Conditions
Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
SwingSpin Bowling
Minimal Turn
The County Ground in Bristol has generally been a balanced venue for women’s T20Is, though recent matches suggest batters have enjoyed better conditions. The last three women’s T20Is at the ground have produced first-innings scores of 168, 181, and 122, giving an average of 157 runs. Overall, the venue’s first-innings average stands at 153, with four of the seven women’s T20Is played here producing totals below 150.
The surface usually offers good pace and carry early on, but once batters settle, strokeplay becomes easier through the middle overs. The death overs can be productive as well, particularly on dry pitches where the ball comes nicely onto the bat. History suggests there is little separating teams batting first and second, with sides batting first winning four of the seven women’s T20Is played here. A score in the 155-165 range should be competitive, although anything above 170 has generally proven difficult to chase at this venue.
Toss: To Bat
Out of the seven Women's T20Is played historically at Bristol, four have been won by the team batting first. However, under the high-pressure environment of the World Cup, captains often prefer tracking a target, so expect the toss-winning captain to bat first here.
NZW vs SCT-W
Winning Prediction
New Zealand Women bring plenty of experience into this contest, though their recent performances have lacked consistency. Scotland Women, on the other hand, arrive with growing confidence and have shown they are capable of matching stronger sides. The Bryce sisters can change the course of a game in a short span, while the spin duo of Gordon and Fraser has enough variation to test a New Zealand batting unit that has not quite settled into form.
Conditions at Bristol often become slower as the match progresses, which could work in Scotland's favour and give their spinners a major role. However, the White Ferns have plenty of experience in high-pressure fixtures and understand what is required in games of this nature. With world-class performers like Sophie Devine and Melie Kerr starting to hit their stride, New Zealand have the tactical edge required to nullify Scotland's spin threat and seal a vital victory.
New Zealand Women are favorites to win this match.
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