The Women's T20 World Cup ignites with a triple header today. Ireland faces Scotland in an all-European clash, followed by a blockbuster rematch between Australia and South Africa. (Photo/ANI)The matchday 2 of Women’s T20 World Cup will feature a triple header with Australia vs South Africa and New Zealand vs West Indies are the two headline clashes.Match 1: Ireland Women vs Scotland WomenA fascinating all-European derby opens Day 2 action at Old Trafford. Ireland, led by Gaby Lewis, enter the contest with greater top-flight experience and have won their last three head-to-head encounters. Scotland, captained by Kathryn Bryce and fresh from winning a tri-series at home, arrive as determined underdogs who know these English conditions inside out. With Scotland's Arlene Kelly expected to exploit the seam-friendly surface and early wickets will be the deciding factor.Ireland Women vs Scotland Women Today Women's T20 World Cup Match: Pitch ReportConditions at Old Trafford favour bowlers in the opening overs. Captains generally prefer to bowl first, as batting becomes easier as the innings progresses with the possibility of dew later. Ireland Women vs Scotland Women Head-to-HeadMatches played: 16Ireland Women won: 9Scotland Women won: 7Ireland Women vs Scotland Women Predicted Playing XIIreland Women: Gaby Lewis (c), Amy Hunter, Orla Prendergast, Alice Tector, Leah Paul, Georgina Dempsey, Christina Coulter Reilly, Alana Dalzell, Arlene Kelly, Cara Murray, Ava CanningScotland Women: Kathryn Bryce(c), Sarah Bryce (wk), Darcey Carter, Priyanaz Chatterji, Megan McColl, Pippa Sproul, Ailsa Lister, Chloe Abel, Rachel Slater, Abtaha Maqsood, Kirstie GordonIreland Women vs Scotland Women Toss TimingThe toss for the Group A match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 between Ireland Women vs Scotland Women will take place at 10:00 AM local time (2:30 PM IST), with play scheduled to begin at 10:30 AM local time (3:00 PM IST).Match 2: Australia Women vs South Africa WomenThe day's standout blockbuster recreates the 2023 Women's T20 World Cup final as Australia, now under new captain Sophie Molineux, face South Africa's Laura Wolvaardt-led Proteas. Australia arrive as tournament favourites after a 3-0 whitewash of West Indies Women, while South Africa come in riding momentum from a 4-1 T20I series win over India Women. With explosive batting on both sides and fast bowlers set to relish the Old Trafford conditions, this Group 1 opener could define early table standings.Australia Women vs South Africa Women Today Women's T20 World Cup Match: Pitch ReportOld Trafford offers seam assistance early under overcast skies, with spinners gaining grip as the match progresses. Captains winning the toss are expected to bowl first; batting conditions improve later in the innings, and a first-innings target of 140–150 is typically competitive.Australia Women vs South Africa Women Predicted Playing XIAustralia Women: Georgia Voll, Beth Mooney (wk), Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Annabel Sutherland, Tahlia McGrath, Ash Gardner, Sophie Molineux (c), Alana King/Georgia Wareham, Megan Schutt, Kim GarthSouth Africa Women: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Sune Luus, Tazmin Brits, Marizanne Kapp, Chloe Tryon/Annerie Dercksen, Nadine de Klerk, Kayla Reyneke, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Nonkululeko Mlaba, Ayabonga Khaka, Shabnim IsmailAustralia Women vs South Africa Women Head-to-HeadMatches played: 11Australia Women won: 9South Africa Women won: 2Australia Women vs South Africa Women Toss TimingThe toss for the Group A match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 between Australia Women vs South Africa will take place at 2:00 PM local time (6:30 PM IST), with play scheduled to begin at 2:30 AM local time (7:00 PM IST).Match 3: West Indies Women vs New Zealand WomenThe day's marquee night fixture pits the reigning champions New Zealand, led by all-rounder Amelia Kerr, against a West Indies side powered by captain Hayley Matthews' destructive power at the top. New Zealand's White Ferns have dominated this fixture in recent history, winning each of the last five meetings. However, West Indies come in on a confidence boost after winning a tri-series in Ireland, and their match-winners can change a T20 contest in a moment, making this an electric final game of the day at Southampton.West Indies Women vs New Zealand Women Today Women's T20 World Cup Match: Pitch ReportThe Rose Bowl surface at Southampton generally offers good bounce and carry, allowing stroke-makers to play their shots freely. Pace bowlers find assistance with the new ball, especially under cloudy overhead conditions. Historically, teams batting first have won four of the last five Women's T20 matches here.West Indies Women vs New Zealand Women Predicted Playing XIWest Indies Women: Hayley Matthews (c), Qiana Joseph, Shemaine Campbelle (wk), Deandra Dottin, Stafanie Taylor, Chinelle Henry, Jannillea Glasgow, Jahzara Claxton, Aaliyah Alleyne, Afy Fletcher, Karishma RamharackNew Zealand Women: Suzie Bates, Izzy Gaze (wk), Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine, Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Izzy Sharp, Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Bree Illing/Nensi Patel, Lea TahuhuWest Indies Women vs New Zealand Women Head-to-HeadMatches played: 30West Indies Women won: 6New Zealand Women won: 24West Indies Women vs New Zealand Women Toss TimingThe toss for the Group B match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 between West Indies Women vs New Zealand Women Women will take place at 6:00 PM local time (10:30 PM IST), with play scheduled to begin at 6:30 PM local time (11:00 PM IST).Weather update for today's Women's T20 World Cup matches :The weather for the first two matches of Group A in Manchester has some slight chances of rain as it is partly cloudy. The last match of the day in Southampton has no chance of rain as the weather is mostly sunny and the temperature will be around 14.5°C.Live Streaming details for today's Women's T20 World Cup matches :All three clashes of day 2 of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 will be broadcast live on Star Sports(TV), while live streaming will be available on JioHotsar.