Scotland face Sri Lanka in ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Group B at Old Trafford Cricket Ground, Manchester, on Friday 26 June 2026, starting at 18:30 BST (UTC+1). Old Trafford holds 26,000 and is one of England’s most prestigious Test venues; this evening match in the final round of Group B fixtures carries direct qualification implications.

Sri Lanka Women have participated in ICC Women’s T20 World Cups since the early editions of the tournament. Scotland Women are one of European cricket’s rising programmes, making this a contest between an established Asian T20 nation and a developing European side with everything to play for.

Scotland Women are building their international profile with every major event. Cricket Scotland’s investment in the women’s pathway has accelerated player development, and each World Cup appearance feeds experience back into the domestic programme. Scotland’s collective determination and team cohesion make them competitive opponents regardless of ranking differential.

Sri Lanka Women bring a spin-heavy bowling tradition and improving batting depth to this fixture. Their experience of high-pressure World Cup environments, shaped by multiple tournament appearances, gives them a composure that newer programmes are still developing. A win here would confirm their qualification ambitions and send a statement to the rest of Group B.

Old Trafford Cricket Ground in Manchester, capacity 26,000, has hosted cricket since 1884 and is one of the great Test venues in England. The evening start in late June brings a floodlit atmosphere to one of cricket’s most historic grounds. Manchester’s cosmopolitan crowd always makes for an enthusiastic matchday experience.

Timezone conversions for the 18:30 BST (UTC+1) start: India (IST, UTC+5:30): 23:00. United Kingdom (BST): 18:30. Australia Eastern (AEST, UTC+10): 03:30 (next day). US East Coast (EDT, UTC-4): 13:30. Sri Lanka (SLST, UTC+5:30): 23:00.

Check Manchester time, Scotland time, and Sri Lanka time for live timezone references.

The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 is hosted entirely in England, with 12 teams competing from 12 June to 5 July. The top two from each group advance to semi-finals at The Oval, with the final at Lord’s on 5 July.