England Women Dominate Scotland to Secure 10-Wicket Victory, Remain Unbeaten in the Tournament
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| Maia Bouchier starred for England, scoring an unbeaten 62 from 34 balls with 12 boundaries and Danielle Wyatt-Hodge supported with 51 runs from 26 balls, including 7 boundaries. / Getty |
England Women delivered a clinical performance, crushing Scotland Women by 10 wickets with 10 overs to spare in their latest ICC Women's T20 World Cup encounter. This emphatic victory saw England maintain their perfect record in the tournament, while Scotland concluded their maiden World Cup campaign without a win.
Scotland’s Struggle with the Bat
Opting to bat first, Scotland's innings was a cautious affair, with batters struggling to find momentum against England’s disciplined bowling attack. Opener Saskia Horley played a slow knock of 13 from 23 balls, while Sarah Bryce attempted to accelerate with her 27 off 31 deliveries, which included three boundaries.
The innings briefly picked up pace when Kathryn Bryce took charge, scoring a brisk 33 from 28 balls, hitting four boundaries in the process. However, Scotland's middle-order woes continued as Ailsa Lister, Lorna Jack, and Darcey Carter failed to provide support. Megan McColl and Katherine Fraser added some valuable runs at the tail end, helping Scotland reach 109 before being bowled out.
England's bowlers were on point, with Sophie Ecclestone leading the charge by taking two crucial wickets. Nat Sciver-Brunt, Lauren Bell, Charlie Dean, and Danielle Gibson each chipped in with a wicket, restricting Scotland to a modest total.
England’s Flawless Run Chase
In response, England's openers, Maia Bouchier and Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, made light work of the Scottish bowling attack. Bouchier set the tone early, smashing three boundaries in quick succession and maintaining an aggressive tempo throughout the chase. Her unbeaten 62 from 34 balls, laced with 12 boundaries, was a masterclass in T20 batting.
Wyatt-Hodge played the perfect supporting role, scoring 51* off just 26 balls, including seven boundaries. Together, the duo chased down Scotland's total in just 10 overs, sealing a commanding 10-wicket victory.
This dominant win showcased England's prowess and reinforced their status as one of the tournament's top contenders. Meanwhile, Scotland, despite showing moments of promise, will take valuable lessons from their first World Cup appearance.
Score Summary:
Scotland Women – 109 all out (Kathryn Bryce 33, Sarah Bryce 27; Sophie Ecclestone 2/20)
England Women – 110/0 in 10 overs (Maia Bouchier 62*, Danielle Wyatt-Hodge 51*)
England Women won by 10 wickets.