Scotland claimed their first-ever ICC Women’s T20 World Cup win with a 40-run thumping of Ireland in their opening match of the 2026 tournament at Old Trafford.
Scotland skipper Kathryn Bryce and former England spinner Kirstie Gordon were the difference makers as the former smashed 60 off 39 balls to set Ireland a stiff 162 to win, before Gordon (3-16) dismantled their middle order with three wickets in four balls.
Sarah Bryce (49 off 35) was also instrumental in the victory, sharing in a 106-run partnership with her sister that helped Scotland recover from 36-2 to post 161-5 after being inserted.
Katherine Fraser (15) had been the first to fall, to a terrific Alice Tector catch in the swirling wind on the deep midwicket boundary, while Darcey Carter (14) was cleaned up by an Aimee Maguire (1-37) yorker.
The Bryce sisters joined forces in the sixth over and proceeded to belt the ball to all parts, which included taking 36 from the 11th and 12th overs.
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