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ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 – Group B Standings
The overall distribution of points and rankings for Group B highlights a stark contrast between both teams:
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Lost | Points | Net Run Rate (NRR) |
| 1 | England (ENG-W) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | +2.763 |
| 2 | Scotland (SCO-W) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +2.000 |
| 3 | West Indies (WI-W) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +0.118 |
| 4 | Sri Lanka (SL-W) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -2.040 |
| 5 | New Zealand (NZ-W) | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | -0.200 |
| 6 | Ireland (IRE-W) | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | -1.492 |
Official Squad Lists
The locked-in tournament rosters for both sides feature a strong mix of experience and rising talent:
New Zealand Women Squad
The White Ferns lean heavily on their veteran core to turn their campaign around:
- Batters & Wicketkeepers: Maddy Green, Isabella Gaze, Polly Inglis, Georgia Plimmer, Izzy Sharp
- All-rounders: Sophie Devine (c), Suzie Bates, Amelia Kerr, Brooke Halliday, Nensi Patel, Flora Devonshire
- Bowlers: Lea Tahuhu, Rosemary Mair, Jess Kerr, Breearne Illing
Scotland Women Squad
The high-flying Scottish squad features prominent names from regional and domestic T20 circuits:
- Batters & Wicketkeepers: Sarah Bryce, Ailsa Lister, Pippa Sproul
- All-rounders: Kathryn Bryce (c), Priyanaz Chatterji, Megan McColl, Chloe Abel, Darcey Carter
- Bowlers: Hannah Rainey, Kirstie Gordon, Katherine Fraser, Rachel Slater, Maisie Maceira, Olivia Bell, Gabriella Fontenla
Match Time & Venue Details
- Match Day & Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2026
- Start Time: 15:00 IST (10:30 AM Local BST)
- Venue: County Ground, Bristol, England
- Pitch & Boundary Conditions: The Bristol County Ground is a traditional high-scoring venue with a reliable batting surface and true bounce. Short square boundaries heavily favor aggressive stroke makers, meaning fans can expect a
- fast-paced game with plenty of boundaries during the powerplays.
Key Player Matchups (Fantasy Cricket Insights)
| Tactical Phase | New Zealand Player (NZ-W) | Scotland Player (SCO-W) | Matchup Insights for Fantasy Picks |
| Powerplay Batting vs Bowling | Suzie Bates (Opener) | Rachel Slater (Left-arm Fast) | Slater’s left-arm angle can swing the ball early to trouble Bates before she settles down. |
| Middle-Overs Domination | Amelia Kerr (Leg-spinner/All-rounder) | Kathryn Bryce (Captain/All-rounder) | Kerr’s deceptive googlies will test Bryce’s capability to anchor and rotate strike in the middle overs. |
| Death Overs Hard Hitting | Sophie Devine (Power-hitter) | Kirstie Gordon (Left-arm Orthodox) | Devine’s raw clearing power up against Gordon’s subtle variations to restrict runs. |
Global Broadcasting & Live Streaming Channels
| Country / Region | Official TV Broadcast Channel | Live Digital Streaming Platform | Offer Type |
| India | Star Sports Network Channels | JioHotstar App & Website | Subscription |
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports Cricket / Main Event | Sky Sports App / NOW | Subscription |
| United States & Canada | Willow TV | Prime Video / Willow App | Subscription |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport NZ | Sky Go / ICC Digital Platform | Subscription / Free |
| Sub-Saharan Africa | SuperSport Cricket | SuperSport App & Website | Subscription |
Recent Team Form Statistics (Last 5 T20Is)
| Performance Metric | New Zealand Women (NZ-W) | Scotland Women (SCO-W) |
| Recent T20I Record | Lost, Lost, Won, Won, Lost | Won, Won, Lost, Won, Won |
| Win Ratio (Last 5) | 40% (2 Wins / 3 Losses) | 80% (4 Wins / 1 Loss) |
| Average Runs Scored | 134 Runs | 142 Runs |
| Average Runs Conceded | 138 Runs | 118 Runs |
| Top Performer (Form) | Amelia Kerr (6 Wickets, 112 Runs) | Kathryn Bryce (145 Runs, 5 Wickets) |
Bristol County Ground Historical T20 Data
| Venue Metric | Historical Data Values | Tactical Significance for the Match |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 158 Runs | Suggests a high-scoring track favoring early batters. |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 142 Runs | Shows minor slow-down, making chasing slightly tougher. |
| Matches Won Batting First | 55% | Teams winning the toss prefer setting a target. |
| Matches Won Chasing | 45% | Demands a controlled powerplay to pull off successful chases. |
| Average Sixes Per Match | 8 Sixes | Short straight boundaries favor explosive hitters like Devine. |
| Highest Team Total Tracked | 234/6 | Proves the ceiling for high scoring under clear weather. |
