Dunkley, Kemp and Gibson shine in England's win

Women's T20 World Cup 2026, ENG-W vs SCO-W 16th Match, Group 2 Match Report, June 20, 2026

England's women's cricket team registered their third consecutive victory at the Women's T20 World Cup, defeating Scotland by 38 runs at Headingley. The match saw standout performances from Sophia Dunkley, who scored 57 runs, Freya Kemp, and Dani Gibson.
England batted first and put up a total of 200 for 5. Dunkley made a notable return to the team, contributing 57 runs off 37 balls after replacing the injured Nat Sciver-Brunt. She anchored the innings through a steady performance, and was well-supported by Alice Capsey, who scored 40 runs off 25 balls, as well as Kemp who finished unbeaten with 39 runs.
Gibson also added a useful 30 runs towards the end, helping to build a solid total for their opponents to chase. Scotland, in response, struggled to match England's total, finishing at 162 for 7. Scotland's innings included a top score of 34 runs from their captain, Sarah Bryce.
England’s bowlers, especially Sophie Ecclestone, who recorded figures of 2 for 23, played crucial roles in dismantling Scotland’s batting lineup. The early wickets taken by Ecclestone set the tone for the match, and despite Scotland's positive start, they were unable to maintain momentum after falling to 51 for 1 in the powerplay.
Kirstie Gordon made an impact for Scotland early in the match, taking a wicket on her first delivery. However, the team faced challenges in the field, committing errors that contrasted with their previous performance against West Indies. As the game progressed, Dunkley's innings stood out as a key highpoint for England, solidifying their unbeaten status in the tournament.
With the win, England continued to lead their group in the Women's T20 World Cup, reflecting their strong form going forward.