GoExch9 brings you the latest update from the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, where West Indies survived a strong challenge from Scotland to register a thrilling 7-run victory in Leeds.
West Indies scored 153/6 in their 20 overs and then restricted Scotland to 146, securing their second win of the tournament. The star of the match was experienced batter Stafanie Taylor, who played a brilliant unbeaten knock of 47 runs from just 19 balls. Coming in when West Indies were struggling at 85/5, Taylor completely changed the momentum of the game with her aggressive batting.
Scotland put in a fighting performance, led by opener Darcey Carter. Despite suffering a leg injury during her innings, Carter showed great courage and scored 59 runs. She kept Scotland in the chase and gave West Indies a real scare until the final overs.
West Indies were under pressure for most of their innings. Scotland’s bowlers and fielders did an excellent job of controlling the run flow. Katherine Fraser stood out with two wickets, a stunning boundary catch, and a sharp run-out. However, Taylor’s late fireworks helped West Indies add 69 runs in the last six overs and set a competitive target.
In the chase, Scotland started strongly and reached 51 without losing a wicket after five overs. Darcey Carter and Katherine Fraser gave their team the perfect start. But West Indies captain Hayley Matthews turned the game around with a brilliant spell of 3 wickets for 19 runs. Her bowling created pressure and triggered a collapse that brought West Indies back into the contest.
GoExch9 notes that Scotland never gave up. Carter continued to fight despite her injury, while Ailsa Lister supported her well. The match remained exciting until the closing stages, with Scotland still having a chance to pull off a memorable upset.
The final breakthrough came from Aaliyah Alleyne, who picked up three crucial wickets in the 19th over. She dismissed Carter, Lister, and Kirstie Gordon, effectively ending Scotland’s hopes. Although West Indies struggled with their fielding at times, they managed to hold their nerve and finish on the winning side.
This thrilling contest was one of the most exciting matches of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 so far. Scotland earned plenty of praise for their fighting spirit, while West Indies once again showed the value of experience, with Stafanie Taylor playing a match-winning role when her team needed her most.
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