West Indies registered their second consecutive victory in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 after defeating Scotland by seven runs in a nail-biting Group B encounter at Headingley, Leeds.
After winning the toss, West Indies posted a competitive total thanks to a late batting masterclass from veteran all-rounder Stafanie Taylor. With wickets falling regularly during the middle overs, Taylor anchored the innings before accelerating in the final overs with a series of boundaries that lifted the Caribbean side to a defendable score.
Scotland responded positively and remained in contention throughout the chase. Their middle-order batters built useful partnerships and kept the required run rate within reach. However, disciplined bowling from the West Indies attack, combined with sharp fielding in the closing overs, restricted Scotland’s scoring opportunities.
Needing crucial runs in the final over, Scotland fell just seven runs short as West Indies held their nerve under pressure. Taylor’s match-winning contribution earned widespread praise and reinforced her reputation as one of the tournament’s most experienced performers.
The victory strengthens West Indies’ hopes of qualifying for the knockout stages, while Scotland will look to bounce back in their remaining group matches.