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West Indies Beats Scotland by 7 Runs to Stay Unbeaten at Women's T20 World Cup

The West Indies defeated Scotland by seven runs at the Women's T20 World Cup in Leeds, maintaining their unbeaten record. Stafanie Taylor's 47-run rescue effort set up a competitive 153-6 total, which proved decisive when Aaliyah Alleyne took three crucial wickets in the 19th over to prevent Scotland's record chase.


Quick Facts
Who
West Indies women's cricket team
What
West Indies defeated Scotland in a Women's T20 World Cup match
When
Thursday (June 19, 2026)
Where
Headingley cricket ground, Leeds, England
- West Indies defeated Scotland in a Women's T20 World Cup match
- Stafanie Taylor scored 47 unbeaten runs off 19 balls
- Aaliyah Alleyne took three wickets in the 19th over
- Scotland was all out on the final ball
- West Indies remained unbeaten in Group 2
The West Indies maintained their unbeaten record at the Women's Twenty20 World Cup with a dramatic seven-run victory over Scotland at Headingley in Leeds, England on Thursday. Scotland required 154 runs to win—a record chase for the team—and kept themselves in contention throughout the match, reaching 132-5 with two overs remaining. However, West Indies medium-pacer Aaliyah Alleyne proved decisive in the crucial 19th over, taking three wickets including Darcey Carter (59) to turn the tide. Scotland was all out for 146 on the final ball, requiring 17 runs from the last over they could not manage.
The West Indies had been under significant pressure during their own innings. Scotland's tight bowling and fielding restricted them to 124-6 after 18 overs, but veteran Stafanie Taylor, returning after missing the opening victory against defending champion New Zealand, provided a crucial rescue effort. Taylor scored an unbeaten 47 off 19 balls, including 34 runs in boundaries, lifting the West Indies to 153-6. The team added 29 runs in the final two overs, with Taylor contributing 26 of those runs.
Scotland's chase began promisingly with Katherine Fraser and Darcey Carter providing a strong start. Fraser was instrumental in the field throughout, taking two wickets and effecting a run out of Shemaine Campbelle (36). However, the West Indies fought back by taking four wickets in just 13 balls in the eighth over, shifting momentum decisively. Carter's injury in the fourth over hampered Scotland's batting, as the struggling batter failed to hit a boundary after the fifth over until the 18th, contributing to a five-over boundary drought that ultimately proved costly.
With the victory, the West Indies and England remained undefeated in Group 2, with both teams positioned to advance to the semifinals as the top two qualifiers. The match showcased both teams' resilience, with Scotland nearly pulling off an unlikely victory before Alleyne's intervention secured the West Indies' progression in the tournament.
Why This Matters
This victory keeps the West Indies undefeated in Group 2 and strengthens their path to the T20 World Cup semifinals. The match demonstrates the importance of finishing power and clutch bowling in T20 cricket—Taylor's explosive final two overs and Alleyne's decisive three-wicket spell turned what appeared to be a tight contest into a commanding win. For tournament contenders, this result illustrates how momentum shifts and specialized death-bowling skills can determine qualification outcomes.
Timeline & Sources
Jun 19, 2026
WireWest Indies vs Scotland Women's T20 World Cup match at Headingley, Leeds
Jun 20, 2026
WireIreland scheduled to play New Zealand