Scotland earn their first-ever Women’s T20 World Cup victory by defeating Ireland by 40 runs in Group 2 at Old Trafford. Scotland post 161 for 5 in their 20 overs, building the total around captain Kathryn Bryce’s innings of 60 off 39 balls. During Ireland’s chase, Scotland’s bowling and fielding restrict Ireland’s progress, with wickets falling regularly. Kirstie Gordon plays a key role for Scotland, taking three wickets for 16 runs, including a decisive spell that disrupts Ireland’s middle order. Ireland are ultimately bowled out for 121 in 19.1 overs, falling short of the target. The match is described as an emotional milestone for Scotland, marking a historic campaign opener win. Across the reports, the outcome is consistent: Scotland’s total of 161/5, Bryce’s 60, and Ireland’s collapse to 121 all underpin Scotland’s 40-run victory.
Scotland claim maiden Women’s T20 World Cup win, beating Ireland by 40 runs
Scotland earn their first-ever Women’s T20 World Cup victory by defeating Ireland by 40 runs in Group 2 at Old Trafford. Scotland post 161 for 5 in their 20 overs, building the total around captain Ka...
- Scotland defeat Ireland by 40 runs in Women’s T20 World Cup Group 2 at Old Trafford.
- Scotland score 161/5 in 20 overs.
- Kathryn Bryce leads with 60 off 39 balls.
- Ireland are all out for 121 in 19.1 overs.
- Kirstie Gordon takes 3 wickets for 16 runs, helping Scotland restrict Ireland’s chase.
Led by captain Kathryn Bryce, Scotland scored 161/5 in their 20 overs. Ireland struggled in the chase, losing wickets regularly and were bowled out for 121 in 19.1 overs.
14 hours agoSkipper Kathryn Bryce led from the front with a sparkling half-century before spinner Kirstie Gordon ripped through Ireland's middle-order as Scotland registered a historic 40-run victory in their ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 campaign opener at Old Trafford.
16 hours agoGroup 2: Scotland, 161-5, beat Ireland, 121, by 40 runsKathryn Bryce struck 60 from 39 ballsScotland notched up a historic maiden World Cup win on Saturday, coming out on top against Ireland by 40 runs. The Scotland captain, Kathryn Bryce, struck a powerful 60 from 39 balls and followed it up with a brilliant one-handed caught-and-bowled to see off Alana Dalzell in the first over of Ireland’s chase.It was an emotional occasion for the 28-year-old Kirstie Gordon, who switched allegiance back to her native Scotland this year after playing a handful of internationals for England in 2018-19. Gordon had been in tears before play as Flower of Scotland rang out around the ground, but she was all smiles three hours later after returning figures of three for 16. Continue reading...
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