Scotland Women beat Ireland Women by 40 runs in Match 2 of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, with Kathryn Bryce producing the standout performance as Player of the Match. Her 60 at the top of Scotland’s innings set up 161/5, and she then added two wickets as Ireland Women were dismissed for 121 in 19.1 overs.
The result gave Scotland Women an opening win in the tournament after England Women had begun the competition with an 87-run victory in Match 1. With 33 matches in the tournament league stage and knockouts still to come, this result extends the early standings rather than deciding anything, but it gives Scotland valuable momentum before their next assignment.
Scotland’s innings was built around Kathryn Bryce’s 60 and a strong contribution from Sarah Bryce, who made 49. The Bryce sisters gave Scotland control through the middle phase and ensured the innings kept moving towards a competitive total. Katherine Fraser added 15 late on to help Scotland finish on 161/5 from their 20 overs.
Ireland did have moments with the ball. Ava Canning returned the best figures of the innings with three wickets, while Arlene Kelly and Aimee Maguire picked up one each. Those breakthroughs prevented Scotland from pulling even further away, but the platform laid by Kathryn Bryce and Sarah Bryce had already put the innings in a strong position.
In reply, Ireland needed a brisk start but were always chasing the rate after Scotland’s attack kept applying pressure. Amy Hunter top-scored with 39, and Orla Prendergast made 33 to keep the chase alive for a period. Arlene Kelly’s 15 offered some lower-order resistance, but Ireland were bowled out for 121 in 19.1 overs.
Scotland’s bowlers shared the key moments smartly. Kirstie Gordon and Katherine Fraser both claimed three wickets, while Kathryn Bryce completed an excellent all-round match with two more. Once Ireland lost momentum through the middle overs, Scotland took control and closed out the match with room to spare.
The turning point came when Ireland’s chase, already under scoreboard pressure, could not turn the starts from Hunter and Prendergast into a sustained partnership deep into the innings. Scotland’s combination of disciplined bowling and regular wickets meant the asking rate kept climbing, and the chase slipped away before the final over.
Key performers
- Kathryn Bryce: 60 runs and 2 wickets, Player of the Match
- Sarah Bryce: 49 runs for Scotland Women
- Amy Hunter: 39 runs for Ireland Women
- Orla Prendergast: 33 runs for Ireland Women
- Ava Canning: 3 wickets for Ireland Women
- Kirstie Gordon: 3 wickets for Scotland Women
- Katherine Fraser: 15 runs and 3 wickets for Scotland Women
NerdSports Stat: Kathryn Bryce influenced 62 of Scotland Women’s 161 runs-and-wickets output directly, scoring 60 herself and then adding 2 wickets in the defence.
There is plenty more to come in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. Later on June 13, Australia Women face South Africa Women and New Zealand Women meet West Indies Women. Ireland Women next play England Women on June 16, while Scotland Women return on June 18 against West Indies Women.
Frequently Asked Questions
Scotland Women won the match by 40 runs.
Kathryn Bryce was named Player of the Match for scoring 60 and taking 2 wickets.
This was Match 2 of 33 in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. England Women won Match 1, Scotland Women won Match 2, and the tournament group stage continues with more matches still to come.
Kathryn Bryce top-scored with 60 off 0 balls.
The next match in the series is Australia Women vs South Africa Women on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
