Scotland created history on Saturday by beating Ireland by 40 runs to record their first win in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup at Old Trafford.
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Under the leadership of captain Catherine Bryce, Scotland scored 161/5 in their 20 overs. Ireland struggled in the chase, losing wickets continuously and were bowled out for 121 in 19.1 overs.Scotland’s innings was built around a 106-run partnership between sisters Catherine Bryce and Sarah Bryce. Sarah missed out on a half-century, falling to Arlene Kelly for 49.Catherine held the innings together, reaching her fifty and helping Scotland finish with a competitive total.Ava Canning was Ireland’s top bowler with three wickets as Scotland reached 161/5.Ireland’s chase got off to a poor start when Elana Dalziel was dismissed in the opening over. Amy Hunter (39) and Orla Prendergast (33) were the only batsmen to make notable contributions, but Ireland were never able to generate enough momentum.The match swung in Scotland’s favor in the 13th over when Christy Gordon took three wickets. She dismissed Rebecca Stoeckel, Leah Paul and Alice Tector in the same over.Catherine Fraser also played a key role with figures of 3/19 as Scotland opened their 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup campaign with a win.Catherine Bryce was adjudged Man of the Match for her innings of 60 and figures of 2-19. Other notable contributors included Sarah Bryce with 49, while Kirsty Gordon and Kathryn Fraser took three wickets each.
