Scotland secures first T20 World Cup win over Ireland at Old Trafford
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 12:45 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Scotland achieved their first victory in T20 World Cup history, defeating Ireland by 40 runs in the tournament opener at Old Trafford. Scotland posted 161 runs, led by Kathryn Bryce who scored 60 and Sarah Bryce with 49. Ireland struggled in their chase, bowled out for 121, with Kirstie Gordon taking three wickets. This match marks a significant moment for Scotland, who had previously not won any T20 World Cup matches, while Ireland continues to face challenges, having lost all 18 games in T20 World Cup history.
- •Scotland scored 161-5 in their 20 overs.
- •Kathryn Bryce and Sarah Bryce partnered for 106 runs.
- •Ireland was bowled out for 121 in 19.1 overs.
- •Kirstie Gordon took 3 wickets for Scotland.
- •This is Scotland's first win in five T20 World Cup attempts.
- 12:45 PMYahoo Sports — Scotland beat Ireland to earn first T20 World Cup win
- 12:40 PMBBC Sport — Scotland beat Ireland to earn first T20 World Cup win
"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 secure their first T20 World Cup win thanks to a 40-run victory over Ireland in the Old Trafford opener.
"Scotland secure their first T20 World Cup win thanks to a 40-run victory over Ireland in the Old Trafford opener.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 13, 2026, 12:45 PMScotland beat Ireland to earn first T20 World Cup win
Scotland secure their first T20 World Cup win thanks to a 40-run victory over Ireland in the Old Trafford opener.
- BBC SportJun 13, 2026, 12:40 PMScotland beat Ireland to earn first T20 World Cup win
Scotland secure their first T20 World Cup win thanks to a 40-run victory over Ireland in the Old Trafford opener.
- Sky Sports—Scotland hammer Ireland to secure first-ever T20 World Cup win
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.
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