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Scotland's Sister Act Guides Them to Opening World Cup Win
Kathryn and Sarah Bryce shared a 106-run stand as Scotland posted 161-5 and their bowlers then dismissed Ireland for 121.
On Saturday, June 13, 2026, Scotland secured their maiden ICC Women's T20 World Cup victory, defeating Ireland by 40 runs at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester.
Scotland posted 161-5 after Captain Kathryn Bryce and Sarah Bryce built a 106-run partnership, with Bryce scoring 60 and her sister adding 49 runs.
Kirstie Gordon and Katherine Fraser each took three wickets as Ireland were restricted to 121 all out in 19.1 overs, stifling the chase.
"There's a lot of emotions flying around right at the moment," Captain Kathryn Bryce said after being named Player of the Match.
Ireland now faces hosts England on Tuesday at the Rose Bowl in Southampton, seeking to recover from their opening tournament defeat.