The second match of the Women's T20 World Cup is here. The match is scheduled between Ireland Women and Scotland Women at Old Trafford in Manchester on Saturday, June 13th. Both teams are currently coming through an impressive form and will be eyeing a positive start to their campaign.

 

Ireland Women

 

Ireland Women have been brilliant in form recently and will be arriving in Manchester on the back of a three-match undefeated streak. They defeated the West Indies Women in their last match and have built their confidence for the upcoming tournament. They have a squad that blends with their nature, including senior players and some of the best rising talents from the country. Although they missed out on the 2024 edition, they are back on the big stage and will be determined to make an impact. Their batting will be led by Gaby Lewis, partnered up with some of the best talents, including Amy Hunter, Orla Prendergast, Rebecca Stokell, and Leah Paul. With the ball, Ireland will rely heavily on the experience of Arlene Kelly. She will be supported by other bowlers like Cara Murray, Ava Canning, and Lara McBride. 

 

Scotland Women

 

Meanwhile, the Scotland Women are in brilliant form coming into this tournament. After a strong qualification campaign, Scotland will be eager to carry that momentum to the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup. They had a stellar campaign in the Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier, finishing third on the points table with three wins in their five games. Scotland Women have a stable batting order, Sarah Bryce and captain Kathryn Bryce will be key at the top of the order. Other players, including Ailsa Lister, Megan McColl, Priyanaz Chatterji, and Darcey Carter, will have to play a crucial role. They have two of the best seam options in the squad, with Rachel Slater and Olivia Bell taking the responsibility. 

 

IRE-W vs SCO-W Match Details

 

IRE-W vs SCO-W T20I WC Match Details
Match	Ireland Women vs Sri Lanka Women 2nd T20I Match
Date and Time	Saturday, June 13; 3:00 p.m. IST
Venue	Old Trafford, Manchester
Broadcasting and live streaming	TV-Star Sports Network, Live Stream-JioHotstar

 

IRE-W vs SCO-W T20 WC Pitch Report

 

The surface at Old Trafford offers a batting pitch that provides opportunities for batters to score good runs while using the surface's bounce and pace. The surface will help the batters to post high scores, especially in the T20 format, due to high bounce and good pace that comes nicely to the bat. Fast bowlers can expect some swing and seam movement, especially if conditions are cloudy, making the new ball spell quite important. The average first innings total at this venue is 175. 

 

IRE-W vs SCO-W T20 WC Weather Report

 

The weather is expected to remain humid but cloudy, with 100% chance of rain predicted during the game. The surroundings are expected to be a little chilly with good weather. The temperatures are likely to be around 21-25 °C, with the maximum chances of a washout game. 

 

ENG-W vs SL-W Head-to-Head Records

 

IRE-W vs SCO-W head-to-head (in WT20Is)
Match Played	18
Won by Ireland Women	7
Won by Scotland Women	11
Tied	0
No Result	0

 

IRE-W vs SCO-W Probable XI

 

• Ireland Women: Amy Hunter (wk), Gaby Lewis (c), Rebecca Strokell, Orla Prendergast, Leah Paul, Alice Tector, Louise Little, Ava Canning, Arlene Kelly, Lara McBride, Cara Murray

 

• Scotland Women: Ailsa Lister, Katherine Fraser, Kathryn Bryce (c), Sarah Bryce (wk), Megan McColl, Priyanaz Chatterji, Olivia Bell, Kirstie Gordon, Chloe Able, Abtaha Maqsood, Rachel Slater.

 

Players To Watch Out For in the IRE-W vs SCO-W Match

 

• Gaby Lewis | IRE-W: The skipper of the Irish Women's team and a brilliant batter who performs for the team at the crucial stage with her consistent performance. She is capable of winning any match single-handedly with her capabilities. She has featured in 3048 runs in 114 WT20I matches and has also taken 3 wickets. She is a player to watch out for in this game.

 

• Kathryn Bryce | SCO-W: The Scottish skipper is one of the most experienced players in the team. She is the backbone of the team who can win any game on her day with either her bowling or batting performance. She has featured in 60 T20I matches and has scored 1556 runs and taken 65 wickets to her name at a bowling economy of just 4.9. She will be a player to watch out for in this game.  

 

IRE-W vs SCO-W Toss Prediction

 

Historical Toss-Winning Stats at the Venue

 

• In the last 3 T20 matches played at this venue, the team winning the toss has opted to bowl twice and bat once. 

 

Advantages of Bowling First on This Pitch

 

• In the total of 2 WT20I matches played at this venue so far, the teams that batted first and bowled first have won one match each. However, the recent trend suggests that teams should bowl first after winning the toss.

 

IRE-W vs SCO-W Today's Match Scenario

 

Scenario 1

 

• Toss Winner: IRE-W (opts to bowl first)


• Power-Play Score: 42-45


• SCO-W Total: 160-170


• Match Winner: Scotland Women

 

Scenario 2

 

• Toss Winner: SCO-W (opts to bowl first)


• Power-Play Score: 45-48


• IRE-W Total: 150-160


• Match Winner: Scotland Women

 

Who will win today's IRE-W vs SCO-W T20 World Cup match?

 

Considering the performance of both teams against each other in the last five matches, Scotland Women is expected to win this game. They have their winning momentum on their back, with three back-to-back wins against this Irish side. However, both sides have a stellar squad; the Scottish Women are likely to win this match convincingly.