Scotland Create History First Ever Women’s T20 World Cup Win Over Ireland
In a landmark moment for Scottish cricket, Scotland Women defeated Ireland Women by 40 runs in a thrilling ICC Women’s T20 World Cup match on June 13, 2026, securing their first-ever victory in the tournament’s history.
Playing at Old Trafford, Scotland delivered a strong all-round performance, led by captain Kathryn Bryce, who played a match-winning innings of 60 runs off 39 balls. Her explosive batting helped Scotland post a competitive total of 161/5 in 20 overs. A crucial partnership between Kathryn Bryce and her sister Sarah Bryce set the foundation for the innings and gave Scotland early control of the match.
Ireland started their chase with confidence but quickly lost momentum as Scotland’s bowlers applied pressure in the middle overs. The turning point came when Scotland’s spin attack tightened the game, with Katherine Fraser and Kirstie Gordon taking 3 wickets each, breaking Ireland’s batting lineup at key moments.
Ireland were eventually bowled out for 121 in 19.1 overs, falling short despite a fighting effort from Orla Prendergast, who scored a steady 33 runs.
This win is not just a group-stage victory it marks a historic breakthrough for Scotland women’s cricket, proving they can compete at the highest level on the global stage.
Key Highlights:
- Scotland: 161/5 (20 overs)
- Ireland: 121 all out (19.1 overs)
- Result: Scotland won by 40 runs
- Player of the Match: Kathryn Bryce
- Historic: First-ever T20 World Cup win for Scotland Women
Scotland will now look to build momentum in their upcoming matches as they aim for a strong run in the tournament.
