LIVE: Carter gets Scotland off to a flier
New Zealand and Sri Lanka look to stay in semi-final contention as Australia look to confirm their place in the last four.
Campaigns on the line
It's a triple header day in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 that kicks off with New Zealand's clash with Scotland. With West Indies' win over Sri Lanka, this is a must-win match for the defending champions to have any hopes of qualifying for the semi-finals. The same fate is of Sri lanka who meet Ireland looking to keep their hopes alive.
Australia, however, could become the first team to secure a semi-final spot with a win over Pakistan in the final match of the day.
New Zealand pull things back
Wickets of Katherine Fraser and Kathryn Bryce have given the New Zealand bowlers some foothold in the game after the explosive start from Darcey Carter and since have been able to dry up the runs.
Scotland are 67/2 after 11 overs
A sweetly-timed six from Darcey Carter | Women's T20WC 2026
Darcey Carter comes flying out
Darcey Carter has taken the attack to the New Zealand bowlers from the word go. She has raced to 35 off just 18 deliveries.
Scotland are 41/0 after 5 overs
Sophie Devine returns for New Zealand
New Zealand XI: Melie Kerr (C), Izzy Gaze (wk), Izzy Sharp, Sophie Devine Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Suzie Bates, Jess Kerr, Nensi Patel, Lea Tahuhu, Bree Illing
Scotland XI: Kathryn Bryce (C), Darcey Carter, Katherine Fraser, Sarah Bryce (wk), Ailsa Lister, Pippa Sproul, Priyanaz Chatterji, Kirstie Gordon, Megan McColl, Rachel Slater, Hannah Rainey
TOSS UPDATE
New Zealand have won the toss and elected to field first against Scotland