Scotland Women are set to return to home soil for the first time since 2022 as they gear up for the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 with a preparatory tri-series featuring Bangladesh and the Netherlands. The series is scheduled to take place between late May and early June, with all six matches to be hosted at The Grange in Edinburgh.
Led by Kathryn Bryce, the hosts will look to make the most of familiar conditions before heading to England for two additional fixtures against yet-to-be-confirmed opponents. The tri-series presents a crucial opportunity for Scotland to fine-tune their combinations ahead of the global tournament.
"I'm incredibly excited for this opportunity for us to play in my hometown of Edinburgh. The last time we played there was in 2022, which feels so long ago, and I actually contracted Covid-19 at the time so ended up missing out on the series,” Bryce was quoted as saying by BBC. "This is going to be the first time that I've played for Scotland in Edinburgh in my career, so it's incredibly exciting," she continued.
Scotland have been placed in a challenging Group Two at the upcoming World Cup, where they will face England, Ireland, West Indies, New Zealand, and Sri Lanka. Their campaign will begin against Ireland at Old Trafford on June 13, followed by a high-profile clash against England at Headingley on June 20, marking the first-ever meeting between the two sides in any cricket World Cup fixture, men’s or women’s, in the UK.
Head coach Craig Wallace emphasized the importance of the tri-series in the team’s build-up to the tournament.
"These matches are hugely important as preparation for us ahead of the World Cup, and it's great to be facing strong opposition that we are also relatively familiar with," Wallace said. "The games will act as important steps for us as we build towards that first game against Ireland, and the standards will be high, so we are really excited and look forward to competing and entertaining in front of a large crowd," he concluded.
Scotland secured their spot in the World Cup after an impressive showing in the qualifying tournament held in Nepal earlier this year. In their only previous appearance at the Women’s T20 World Cup in 2024, the side endured a tough campaign, finishing without a win in the group stage held in the United Arab Emirates.
Tri-series schedule