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Women’s T20 WC: Gordon, Fraser’s 3-wicket hauls guide Scotland to historic 40-run win over Ireland

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Scotland Create History as Kathryn Bryce, Kirstie Gordon Sink Ireland in Women's T20 World Cup Opener

By IANS News June 14, 2026 • 08:11 AM View: 124

Skipper Kathryn Bryce led from the front with a sparkling half-century before spinner Kirstie Gordon ripped through Ireland's middle-order as Scotland registered a historic 40-run victory in their ICC Women's T20 World Cup campaign opener at Old Trafford in Manchester on Saturday.

Defending 161/5, built around a match-defining 106-run partnership between sisters Kathryn and Sarah Bryce, Scotland produced a disciplined bowling display to bowl Ireland out for 121 in 19.1 overs and secure their first-ever win in Women's T20 World Cup history.

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