Scotland vs Ireland: Kathryn Bryce's 60 sets the target in a 40-run win
Scotland beat Ireland by 40 runs. Kathryn Bryce made 60 (39), Kirstie Gordon took 3 for 16.

Scotland beat Ireland by 40 runs in the Match 2 of ICC Women's T20 World Cup at Old Trafford, Manchester, Manchester. Scotland made 161 for 5 in 20 overs; Ireland replied with 121 all out in 19.1 overs. Kathryn Bryce top-scored with 60 (39) at a strike rate of 153.8, and Kirstie Gordon returned 3 for 16.
How the innings unfolded
Scotland — 161 for 5 in 20 overs
Scored at 8.05 an over.
| Phase | Runs | Wickets | Run rate | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 37 | 2 | 6.17 | 2 (2×4, 0×6) |
| Middle overs | 105 | 0 | 10.50 | 12 (10×4, 2×6) |
| Death overs | 19 | 3 | 4.75 | 0 (0×4, 0×6) |
The largest stand was 106 for the 3rd wicket between Sarah Bryce and Kathryn Bryce, from 64 balls (9.94 an over).
Ireland — 121 all out in 19.1 overs
Scored at 6.31 an over.
| Phase | Runs | Wickets | Run rate | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 31 | 1 | 5.17 | 4 (4×4, 0×6) |
| Middle overs | 65 | 5 | 6.50 | 8 (8×4, 0×6) |
| Death overs | 25 | 4 | 7.89 | 3 (2×4, 1×6) |
Ireland lost 4 wickets for 3 runs, from 67 to 70.
The largest stand was 38 for the 7th wicket between Orla Prendergast and Arlene Kelly, from 22 balls (10.36 an over).
With the bat
| Batter | Team | Runs | Balls | SR | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kathryn Bryce | Scotland | 60 | 39 | 153.8 | 6 | 1 |
| Sarah Bryce | Scotland | 49 | 35 | 140.0 | 4 | 1 |
| Amy Hunter | Ireland | 39 | 36 | 108.3 | 5 | 0 |
| Orla Prendergast | Ireland | 33 | 23 | 143.5 | 4 | 1 |
| Arlene Kelly | Ireland | 15 | 12 | 125.0 | 2 | 0 |
With the ball
| Bowler | Team | Overs | Figures | Economy | Maidens |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirstie Gordon | Scotland | 4 | 3 for 16 | 4.00 | 0 |
| K Fraser | Scotland | 4 | 3 for 19 | 4.75 | 0 |
| Ava Canning | Ireland | 4 | 3 for 27 | 6.75 | 0 |
| Kathryn Bryce | Scotland | 3.1 | 2 for 19 | 6.00 | 0 |
| Arlene Kelly | Ireland | 4 | 1 for 24 | 6.00 | 0 |
The stands that mattered
- 106 (64 balls) for Scotland's 3rd wicket — Sarah Bryce and Kathryn Bryce
- 38 (22 balls) for Ireland's 7th wicket — Orla Prendergast and Arlene Kelly
- 30 (27 balls) for Scotland's 1st wicket — Darcey Carter and K Fraser
The full scorecard and ball-by-ball record are available for every delivery of this match.
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