GORDON RETURNS TO SCOTLAND SQUAD FOR WOMEN'S T20 WORLD CUP
The Scotland squad for the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup has been confirmed.
Captain Kathryn Bryce will lead a fifteen-strong party to the tournament England which includes Blaze teammate Kirstie Gordon, who is available for selection for Scotland for the first time since 2017.
Three members of the Scotland U19 squad that competed at the ICC Women’s U19 World Cup in 2025 are included – bowler Gabriella Fontenla, wicketkeeper-batter Pippa Sproul and uncapped pace bowler Maisie Maceira.
The Scots face hosts England and local rivals Ireland in Group B, along with West Indies, New Zealand and Sri Lanka, in what is their second successive ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.
Scotland’s opening match is against Ireland at Old Trafford on Saturday 13 June. Full details of the World Cup schedule can be found HERE.
Craig Wallace, Scotland Women’s Head Coach, said:
“It was hugely difficult to select a fifteen, but that’s testament to the growth and success of the women's game in Scotland over the last few years. The depth we have now to choose from is incredible and every selection is enjoyable, but really tough. I think we’ve got a really good balance in the squad in terms of what we think we need to succeed in this tournament.”
“Kirstie’s decision to come back home and choose to play for Scotland again shows just how far the team have progressed to, and it’s great for our players to have the chance to play with one of the best in the world.
“We have multiple world-class players in this team, and Kirstie is definitely one of them. We welcome her involvement in the group and expect her to drive our standards up even more and help us to improve Scottish cricket. I’m looking forward to working with her and helping her enhance her own skills as well.
"Gabi has had a very challenging year in terms of illness and injury, so her selection is testament to how hard she’s worked over the last six months to regain fitness and we’re looking forward to seeing her at her best this summer.
“Maisie should be so proud of her selection, given the effort and improvements she’s made over the last eighteen months, especially since that U19 World Cup. She’s improved her skills, fielding and pace and professionalism in that time, so she deserves her place for those reasons.
“At the same time, I feel for those who haven’t been selected. Players such Niamh Robertson-Jack, Ellen Watson, Mollie Parker and Hannah Rainey have all been valuable members of the squad in recent times, so it’s tough for them.
“Niamh and Ellen will both be involved in the Tri-Series squad and that will be a great development opportunity for both of them to work with us and be around the squad, so that’s really pleasing.”
Scotland Women’s Squad – 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup
Ahead of the World Cup, Scotland will host a home Tri-Series against Bangladesh and Netherlands in Edinburgh – the first home fixtures for the team since 2022. Due to player availability, a wider squad has been named for this series.
Scotland Women's Squad - T20 International Tri-Series
| Kathryn Bryce (captain) | Blaze |
| Chloe Abel | Gunnersbury / New Town |
| Olivia Bell | Lancashire |
| Sarah Bryce | Blaze |
| Darcey Carter | Lancashire |
| Priyanaz Chatterji | Surrey |
| Gabriella Fontenla | Yorkshire Academy |
| Katherine Fraser | Durham |
| Kirstie Gordon | Blaze |
| Ailsa Lister | Lancashire |
| Maisie Maceira | Carlton |
| Abtaha Maqsood | Essex |
| Megan McColl | Glamorgan |
| Niamh Robertson-Jack | Watsonian / Dumfries |
| Rachel Slater | Yorkshire |
| Ellen Watson | Leicestershire |