New Zealand face Scotland in ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Group B at Bristol County Ground, Bristol, on Tuesday 23 June 2026, starting at 10:30 BST (UTC+1). Bristol County Ground holds 17,500 and brings an intimate, county cricket atmosphere to World Cup fixtures; this morning match carries significant qualification weight for both sides.

New Zealand Women have been ICC Women’s T20 World Cup semi-finalists on multiple occasions. Scotland Women are competing at only their second or third World Cup, making this a valuable benchmark for a developing programme against an established top-eight nation.

New Zealand Women, the White Ferns, punch consistently above their weight in ICC events. Sophie Devine is one of the most destructive openers in the women’s game, capable of dismantling any bowling attack from the first ball. Amelia Kerr provides genuine match-winning depth with her leg-spin and aggressive lower-order batting. New Zealand’s experience and quality make them strong favourites here.

Scotland Women are building their international profile with every major event. The development of the women’s domestic game in Scotland has accelerated in recent years, supported by Cricket Scotland’s investment in the pathway. Each World Cup appearance provides invaluable experience that feeds back into the player pipeline, and Scotland’s physicality and team spirit ensure they are competitive opponents.

Bristol County Ground, capacity 17,500, is the home of Gloucestershire Cricket and one of England’s most charming venues. The ground sits within central Bristol, giving it an accessible, city-centre atmosphere. Morning starts here in June offer cool conditions with the possibility of seam movement, favouring teams with disciplined bowling attacks.

Timezone conversions for the 10:30 BST (UTC+1) start: India (IST, UTC+5:30): 15:00. United Kingdom (BST): 10:30. Australia Eastern (AEST, UTC+10): 19:30. US East Coast (EDT, UTC-4): 05:30. New Zealand (NZST, UTC+12): 21:30.

Check Bristol time, New Zealand time, and Scotland time for live timezone references.

The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 runs in England from 12 June to 5 July, with 12 teams across six venues. The top two from each group of six advance to semi-finals at The Oval, with the final at Lord’s Cricket Ground on 5 July.