England play Scotland in ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Group B at Headingley Cricket Ground, Leeds, on Saturday 20 June 2026, with the match starting at 18:30 BST (UTC+1). Headingley Cricket Ground holds 18,350 spectators and is located in the Yorkshire city of Leeds.

England Women, as hosts, carry the weight of a nation’s expectation into every match of this tournament. With stars including Nat Sciver-Brunt and Sophie Ecclestone, whose left-arm spin is one of the most economical in women’s T20 cricket, England possess the quality to go all the way. Heather Knight’s experienced captaincy provides tactical stability, and the investment in women’s cricket through the Hundred competition has raised the standard of the England domestic pool considerably.

Scotland Women have developed their programme consistently, and World Cup qualification represents genuine achievement. Their appearance in Group B alongside England creates a British Isles derby that adds extra significance for both sets of players. For Scotland’s cricketers, the opportunity to face England on a major World Cup stage at Headingley is a landmark occasion for the programme.

Headingley Cricket Ground sits at the heart of Yorkshire, one of England’s great cricketing counties. With a capacity of 18,350, it is an intimate ground by international standards, creating a close-knit atmosphere where crowd noise carries clearly to players on the field. A 18:30 BST evening match under the Headingley lights has a particular quality that makes it one of the most atmospheric settings in the women’s game.

Timezone conversions for the 18:30 BST (UTC+1) start: 23:00 IST for fans in India, 13:30 EDT for the US East Coast, 03:30 AEST (next day) for viewers in Sydney, and 17:30 UTC for global cricket followers. Check Leeds time and UK time for exact local conversions.

The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 is hosted entirely in England, featuring 12 teams across 7 venues from 12 June to 5 July 2026. Two groups of six feed into semifinals and a final at Lord’s Cricket Ground, London.

For timezone conversions, check Leeds time, England time, and Scotland time.