On April 27, 2024, in the Women’s T20 World Cup Group A qualifier, Scotland faced a heavy defeat against Sri Lanka. With Sri Lanka winning by 10 wickets, Scotland struggled to keep up with their exceptional bowling skills.
In Abu Dhabi, Scotland batted first and managed only 94 runs in 18.1 overs. Lorna Jack was the top scorer with 24 runs while Kathryn Bryce contributed 22 runs. Despite their best efforts, Scotland was unable to keep up with Sri Lanka’s exceptional bowling skills.
Kavisha Dilhari took four wickets for just 13 runs while Inoshi Priyadharshani took three wickets for only eleven runs. The Scottish team struggled to score any runs and were eventually defeated by ten wickets.
Scotland will now face United States and Thailand in their upcoming matches in Group A. Ireland, Zimbabwe, the Netherlands, United Arab Emirates, and Vanuatu make up Group B. The top two teams from each group will progress to the semi-finals, scheduled for May 5th with the final taking place two days later. The finalists of this tournament will secure a spot in the Women’s T20 World Cup in Bangladesh.
The Women’s T20 World Cup is one of the most prestigious tournaments for women cricketers around the world. With its increasing popularity and global recognition, it attracts some of the best talent from various countries.
Despite facing a heavy defeat against Sri Lanka in their first match of the tournament, Scotland remains determined to give it their all and secure a spot in the semi-finals. Their upcoming matches against United States and Thailand are crucial as they look to improve their performance and showcase their skills on the field.
