A commanding batting display led by sisters Sarah and Kathryn Bryce, followed by heroics with the ball from Kirstie Gordon helped Scotland beat Ireland by 40 runs at Old Trafford to register its maiden win in the Women’s T20 World Cup.
Scotland made its tournament debut in 2024 but finished at the bottom of its group after losing all its games.
Scotland put up 161-5 and dismissed Ireland for 121 with five balls to spare.
Ireland won the toss, chose to bowl, and removed the Scotland openers in the powerplay.
But that brought together the Bryce sisters who combined for 106 in 10.4 overs and Scotland’s first 50 partnership in a World Cup.
Sarah was caught behind on 49 off 35 balls in the 17th over and Kathryn lasted until the 19th with 60 off 39.
“Me and Kathryn know each other well,” Sarah said with a smile. “It’s nice working together.”
Ireland’s chase stuttered out of the gate. Kathryn made a caught and bowled in the first over and medium pacer Rachel Slater’s miserly three runs conceded in two powerplay overs contributed to the pressure intensifying on Ireland.
That helped spinner Kristie Gordon take three wickets in the 13th over and end Ireland’s chances at 70-6. Off-spinner Katherine Fraser added 3-19 and Kathryn Bryce finished with 2-19.
Ireland has now played 18 T20 World Cup fixtures and is yet to register a win.
With inputs from AP
Published on Jun 13, 2026
