Australia faces South Africa’s challenge in Women’s T20 World Cup:Scotland to face Ireland, West Indies to challenge New Zealand

On Saturday, 3 matches will be played in the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. The first match will be played between Scotland and Ireland in Manchester at 3 PM. In Manchester itself, Australia and South Africa will face each other at 7 PM. Meanwhile, the third match will be played between West Indies and New Zealand in Southampton. First match: Ireland’s lead over Scotland Scotland and Ireland have faced each other 15 times in T20 Internationals so far. Ireland has had the upper hand, winning 9 matches. Meanwhile, the Scotland team has been successful in 6 encounters. This will be their first encounter in the T20 World Cup. Scotland hopes for a big innings from Sarah Bryce Sarah Bryce has been Scotland’s most successful batter in T20s. She has scored 1729 runs in 79 matches at a strike rate of 110.83, with her best score being 67 runs. Meanwhile, in bowling, the team’s eyes will be on captain Kathryn Bryce. She has taken 65 wickets in 60 matches with an economy of 4.93. Her best bowling performance has been 4 wickets for 8 runs. Gabby Lewis was Ireland’s best batter Ireland’s captain Gabby Lewis has been the team’s highest run-scorer. She has scored 3048 runs in 114 matches with a strike rate of 117.14. During this period, 119 runs has been her best innings. In bowling, Arlene Kelly has taken the most wickets. She has taken 88 wickets in 66 matches with an economy of 6.10. During this period, her best bowling figure has been 5 wickets for 12 runs. Possible Playing Xis Scotland: Kathryn Bryce (captain), Sarah Bryce, Ailsa Lister, Saskia Horley, Darcey Carter, Lorna Jack, Priyanaz Chatterji, Rachel Slater, Abtaha Maqsood, Hannah Rainey, Chloe Abel Ireland: Gaby Lewis (captain), Amy Hunter, Orla Prendergast, Laura Delany, Rebecca Stokell, Georgina Dempsey, Arlene Kelly, Cara Murray, Alana Dalzell, Jane Maguire, Freya Sargent Second Match: Australia has the upper hand against South Africa Australia and South Africa have played 11 T20 International matches so far. Australia has won 9 of these matches, while South Africa has only managed 2 wins. In the T20 World Cup, both teams have faced each other 8 times. Australia has won 7 of these matches, while 1 match has gone in favour of South Africa. Beth Mooney scored the most runs, Megan Schutt is the highest wicket-taker Beth Mooney has been the most successful batter for Australia in T20s. She has scored 3545 runs in 118 matches at a strike rate of 125.53, with 117* runs being her best score. In bowling, Megan Schutt is Australia’s top wicket-taker. She has taken 152 wickets in 125 matches with an economy of 6.40, her best performance being 5 wickets for 15 runs. South Africa’s eyes on captain Laura Wolvaardt South Africa’s captain Laura Wolvaardt is the team’s key batter. She has scored 2764 runs in 98 T20 matches with a strike rate of 121.97. Her best score is 115*. Meanwhile, the bowling attack will be led by experienced Shabnim Ismail. She has taken 123 wickets in 113 matches with an excellent economy of 5.77 runs. Her best is 5 wickets for 12 runs. Possible Playing XIs Australia: Sophie Molineux (captain), Tahlia McGrath (vice-captain), Beth Mooney, Alyssa Healy, Ellyse Perry, Ashleigh Gardner, Phoebe Litchfield, Georgia Wareham, Annabel Sutherland, Megan Schutt, Tayla Vlaeminck South Africa: Laura Wolvaardt (captain), Tazmin Brits, Marizanne Kapp, Sune Luus, Shabnim Ismail, Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Sinalo Jafta, Ayabonga Khaka, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Masabata Klaas Third Match: New Zealand has dominated West Indies so far West Indies and New Zealand have played 24 T20 International matches against each other. Of these, New Zealand has won 18 matches, while West Indies could only win 5 matches. 1 match had no result. In the T20 World Cup, both teams have played 5 matches so far. Of these, New Zealand has won 3 matches and West Indies has won 2 matches. West Indies rely on captain Hayley Matthews Stafanie Taylor has scored the most runs for the team. She has scored 3576 runs in 134 matches with an excellent average of 34.38, with her best score being 90 runs. Meanwhile, in bowling, captain Hayley Matthews has been the highest wicket-taker. She has taken 118 wickets in 118 matches with an economy of 6.19. Her best bowling performance is 4 wickets for 10 runs. Suzie Bates best batter, Sophie Devine best bowler For New Zealand, Suzie Bates has been the highest run-scorer. She has scored 4720 runs in 183 matches with a strike rate of 108.35. Her best score is 124* runs. In bowling, Sophie Devine is the team’s biggest strength. She has taken 128 wickets in 154 matches with an economy of 6.71, and her best performance has been 4 wickets for 12 runs. Possible playing XIs West Indies: Hayley Matthews (Captain), Shemaine Campbelle (Vice-Captain), Stafanie Taylor, Rashada Williams, Chedean Nation, Chinelle Henry, Afy Fletcher, Aaliyah Alleyne, Karishma Ramharack, Shamilia Connell, Zaida James. New Zealand: Amelia Kerr (Captain), Sophie Devine (Vice-Captain), Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Isabella Gaze, Lea Tahuhu, Eden Carson, Fran Jonas, Rosemary Mair.