Women’s T20 World Cup: Scotland beat Ireland at Old Trafford to earn first win

Women’s T20 World Cup, Group 2, Old Trafford

Scotland 161-5 (20 overs): K Bryce 60, S Bryce 49; Canning 3-27

Ireland 121 (19.1 overs): Hunter 39, Gordon 3-16, Fraser 3-19

Scotland won by 40 runs

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Scotland secured their first T20 World Cup win thanks to an impressive 40-run victory over Ireland in the Old Trafford opener.

A superb 106-run partnership between Kathryn Bryce (60) and her sister Sarah Bryce (49) helped the Scots to 161-5 from their 20 overs.

Kirstie Gordon took three wickets in an over as the Irish struggled in reply and they were bowled out for 121.

Scotland tasted victory for a first time at the fifth attempt while Ireland’s miserable T20 World Cup record continues, having lost all 18 games.

More to follow.