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DERBY: Scotland handed Pakistan a 41-run defeat by the DLS Method in the warm-up fixture of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2026 at the County Cricket Ground on Wednesday.
This was the Green Shirts’ second defeat after being beaten by Sri Lanka in their first game.
Put into bat first, Scotland piled up 187-5 in their 20 overs, largely due to skipper Kathryn Bryce’s 94 off 43 balls.
Scotland started strongly in the power play, scoring 41-1 with Katherine Fraser losing her wicket on 19. Following the wicket, Darcey Carter (45 off 36) and Kathryn Bryce carried on the momentum, propelling the score to 95 at the halfway mark of the innings.
Pakistan women’s team tried to mount a comeback with quick wickets, leaving Scotland 111-4 in 14.1 overs. However, Bryce’s explosive knock, laced with 11 fours and three sixes, ensured that her side reached a strong total.
Pakistan’s women’s team tried to mount a comeback with quick wickets, but Bryce’s explosive knock, laced with 11 fours and three sixes, ensured Scotland reached a strong total.
For Pakistan, Tasmia Rubab, Sadia Iqbal, and Ayesha Zafar picked up one wicket each.
In reply, Pakistan were in early trouble at 62-5 in nine overs when rain halted play and did not allow it to resume. Muneeba Ali top-scored for Pakistan with 20 off 22, including a boundary.
Consequently, Scotland secured a win under the DLS method, with Rachel Slater picking up two wickets with the ball.
Earlier, Pakistan suffered a nine-wicket loss against Sri Lanka. The Green Shirts posted 168-8 in 20 overs, before Sri Lanka reached the target in 18.4 overs.
Pakistan will open their ICC Women’s World Cup 2026 campaign against arch-rivals India on 14 June.
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