SL-W vs SCO-W 25th Match Dream11 Prediction (26 June 2026)

Old Trafford, where Scotland beat Ireland to claim their maiden T20 World Cup win, now hosts their farewell game.

Scotland are eliminated; Sri Lanka are alive but desperate, needing a big win to improve their NRR of -0.973 after Athapaththu’s 106* rescued them against Ireland. Two teams with nothing to lose, everything to prove.

SL-W vs SCO-W Match Info — ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, Match 25

Sri Lanka Women take on Scotland Women in Match 25 of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 at County Ground, Bristol. Both teams will be eager to strengthen their position in the standings.

SL-W vs SCO-W Win Probability & Match Odds

Sri Lanka arrive on the back of the tournament’s defining individual performance, Athapaththu’s 61-ball 106* against Ireland, scoring 79% of her team’s total single-handedly. The squad that collapsed for 98 against West Indies looks transformed. Scotland, meanwhile, delivered everything this tournament asked of them: a famous 40-run win over Ireland, a 7-run near-miss against West Indies, and Darcey Carter becoming the tournament’s leading run-scorer. They are eliminated, but they won’t simply hand this over.

Scotland’s bowling, Gordon, Kathryn Bryce, Chatterji, can contain dangerous batters on an Old Trafford evening surface. But Athapaththu is in a different dimension right now, and Sri Lanka’s NRR urgency will make them attack from ball one.

Win probability: Sri Lanka Women 72% — Scotland Women 28%

Toss Prediction for SL-W vs SCO-W at Emirates Old Trafford

Old Trafford has been bowler-friendly throughout this tournament, with the Stretford End providing early movement and the surface slowing significantly for spin from over seven.

Evening fixtures here carry a dew risk, which has slightly favoured chasing sides in night matches. Sri Lanka’s superior chase record at this tournament (Athapaththu vs Ireland) and the dew factor together make bowling second the wiser call.

Toss Prediction: Bowl second — evening dew tips the balance toward chasing.

Emirates Old Trafford Pitch Report for SL-W vs SCO-W

Fantasy Implication: Athapaththu in her current form on a spin-friendly surface is the non-negotiable captain. Dilhari’s bowling from the seventh over is the safest bowling pick. For Scotland, Carter is the essential batting anchor and Gordon’s left-arm spin in the evening session is the key bowling differential.

Sri Lanka Women Probable Playing XI

Sri Lanka are expected to be unchanged from the Ireland win. Athapaththu has confirmed she wants the “best game possible against Scotland,” with NRR improvement the clear target. Nilakshika Silva opens alongside her, while the bowling combination of Dilhari, Mithali Ayodhya, Kavindi, and Athapaththu gives Sri Lanka enough variety to test any lineup.

Why Chamari Athapaththu is the must-have captain pick: Four T20I centuries, the latest a 61-ball 106* that scored 79% of Sri Lanka’s total against Ireland and was followed by 1/23 with the ball. NRR pressure means she will attack from the first over. On a spin-friendly Old Trafford surface, she is a no-brainer captain across all formats.

Why Kavisha Dilhari is the bowling banker: Ranked 17th in the world among WT20I bowlers, Dilhari has been consistent all tournament, 2/35 vs New Zealand, disciplined vs West Indies, tidy vs Ireland. On a surface that assists off-spin from over seven, she is Sri Lanka’s most reliable wicket-taker.

Why Nilakshika Silva is the batting differential: Riding enormous confidence after her match-winning 54* vs New Zealand and a calm 20 alongside Athapaththu against Ireland. Scotland’s pace attack has struggled to contain set batters, Silva can build and accelerate through the middle at low fantasy ownership.

Why Mithali Ayodhya is the bowling punt: Took 1/18 against Ireland and bowls tight lines on turning Manchester surfaces. Scotland’s middle order has folded against quality spin in this tournament, Ayodhya’s ability to build pressure from over nine makes her a smart GL differential.

Scotland Women Probable Playing XI

Scotland are expected to field their strongest XI for a final farewell. Carter opens alongside Katherine Fraser, who will look to make an early impact with the new ball after her 2/34 vs West Indies. Kathryn Bryce is Scotland’s all-round anchor, and Kirstie Gordon’s left-arm spin in a Manchester evening session will be their most potent bowling weapon.

Why Darcey Carter is Scotland’s must-have pick: The tournament’s leading run-scorer, 59 vs West Indies, 29 vs England, and an unbeaten 72 off 52 vs New Zealand that nearly stole the match. Her technique against spin and composure under pressure make her a safe pick across all formats.

Why Kathryn Bryce is Scotland’s all-round cornerstone: Player of the Match against Ireland with 60 off 39 and 2/19. She bowled four tight overs against West Indies and consistently found edges without reward. A big innings combined with wickets against Sri Lanka makes her the top GL captain on the Scotland side.

Why Kirstie Gordon is the bowling banker: The first woman to represent two countries at a T20 World Cup, she took 3/16 against Ireland and 3/17 vs New Zealand. On an Old Trafford pitch that grips for left-arm spin in the evening, she is the standout bowling pick for all leagues.

Why Sarah Bryce is the wicketkeeper pick: Her 49 off 31 against Ireland was one of Scotland’s finest batting knocks of the tournament. She offers a consistent batting floor plus WK bonus points — solid value in all formats.

SL-W vs SCO-W Dream11 Prediction Team

SL-W vs SCO-W Head-to-Head Record

Sri Lanka lead 2-0 in all Women’s T20I meetings with Scotland, including a comfortable win at the 2024 edition. Scotland have never beaten Sri Lanka in T20I cricket. This is their first meeting in England, on a pitch that historically suits Sri Lanka’s spin-heavy bowling over Scotland’s pace-oriented attack.

The 2-0 record shows Sri Lanka’s overall edge, but Scotland of 2026 are a completely different team. They have a World Cup win, a captain who can change matches single-handedly, and a spinner in Gordon who can test any batting lineup.

Our Prediction: Sri Lanka Win — Scotland Fight Until the End

Bottom line: Sri Lanka should win this, but Scotland will compete until the final over.

Why Sri Lanka Win

Athapaththu in this form is simply unplayable, 106* off 61 balls, 1/23 with the ball, and NRR pressure means she will bat at maximum aggression from the start. Scotland’s bowling attack conceded 200 to England; Dilhari and Ayodhya on a spinning surface will take care of the middle order. If Silva gives Athapaththu regular company at the top, a total of 170+ is very achievable.

Why Scotland Can Win

If Gordon and Kathryn Bryce pick up early powerplay wickets, Scotland can disrupt Sri Lanka’s rhythm. Carter and the Bryces have shown they can build totals of 140+ against top attacks. Sri Lanka without Athapaththu are fragile, they were bowled out for 98 against West Indies, and a combined middle-over spell from Gordon and Bryce could expose those same frailties.

Final Verdict

This is a 72-28 contest. Athapaththu’s form and Sri Lanka’s NRR urgency mean they attack from ball one, which Scotland may struggle to manage. If Bryce or Gordon strikes in the first six overs, it gets interesting.

Predicted Winner: Sri Lanka Women — by 25–30 runs or 5–6 wickets.

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