New Zealand (NZ) came to the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 as the defending champions. They are currently third in the points table with two points from three games and have their backs against the wall as far as semi-final qualification is concerned. A loss to Scotland will end their tournament in the group phase itself.

Scotland (SCO) began their T20 World Cup campaign with a win, but followed it up with two successive losses to West Indies and England. Kathryn Bryce and her side will be keen to upset the Kiwis, just like the Sri Lankans had, and also keep themselves alive in the tournament.

Details of the NZ-W vs SCO-W Match

Match: New Zealand Women vs Scotland Women, Match 19

Date and Time: 23rd June 2026, 3:00 PM

Venue: County Ground, Bristol

Broadcast and Live Streaming: Star Sports network channels, JioStar App and Website

County Ground, Pitch Report

The only game played at this venue so far was a low-scoring encounter between Sri Lanka and the West Indies. The Lankans batted first and scored just 98 runs, and the West Indian side lost five wickets before taking home the win in the 17th over.

NZ-W vs SCO-W Head-to-Head

Matches – 4

NZ-W – 4

SCO-W – 0

NZ-W vs SCO-W: Predicted playing XIs

New Zealand – Isabella Gaze, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr (C), Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Izzy Sharp, Suzie Bates, Jess Kerr, Nensi Patel, Rosemary Mair, Bree Illing

Scotland – Darcey Carter, Katherine Fraser, Kathryn Bryce (C), Sarah Bryce, Megan McColl, Priyanaz Chaterji, Pippa Sproul, Kirstie Gordon, Chole Abel, Hannah Rainey, Gabriella Fontella.

NZ-W vs SCO-W: Predicted best performers of the match

Best batter – Amelia Kerr

The 25-year-old New Zealand skipper has been one of the few positives for her side in this campaign. Amelia Kerr has scored 80 runs from three games and has also been doing well with the ball. If New Zealand have to do the impossible and keep their hopes alive, then their skipper has to deliver the goods with the bat.

Best bowler – Kirstie Gordon

Scotland’s left-arm spinner Kirstie Gordon has picked six wickets from three games so far. The 28-year-old was the pick of the bowlers in the game against England, where she went for just 30 runs from her four overs and picked two wickets. The wicket in Bristol provided the slower bowlers during the WI-W vs SL-W game. One can expect the Scottish left-arm spinner to do well against the Kiwis.

Who will win the NZ-W vs SCO-W Match 19 of the T20 World Cup 2026?

Current T20 World Cup holders New Zealand have to claim two points to keep their hopes alive of making it to the semi-finals. The White Ferns have a good mix of youth and experience, and one expects them to beat Scotland and win their second game of the tournament.