In the Women’s T20 World Cup Group A qualifier, Scotland suffered a heavy defeat against Sri Lanka, with Sri Lanka winning by 10 wickets. The match took place in Abu Dhabi on 27 April 2024. Scotland batted first and only managed to score 94 runs in 18.1 overs, with Lorna Jack top-scoring with 24 runs and Kathryn Bryce contributing 22 runs.
Sri Lanka bowled exceptionally well, with Kavisha Dilhari taking 4 wickets for 13 runs and Inoshi Priyadharshani taking 3 wickets for 11 runs. In response, Sri Lanka easily chased down the target in just 10.1 overs without losing any wickets. Captain Chamari Athapaththu played a brilliant innings, scoring 59 runs off just 35 balls.
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 the tournament will secure a spot in the Women’s T20 World Cup in Bangladesh.
The Women’s T20 World Cup is one of the biggest tournaments of its kind and brings together some of the best women cricketers from around the world to compete for the coveted title of world champions.
Group A is one of six groups that will compete at this year’s tournament, each consisting of five teams that will play against each other twice during round-robin play.
Scotland was not able to keep up with Sri Lanka’s exceptional bowling performance as they were bowled out for just 94 runs after only batting for 18 overs.
Lorna Jack and Kathryn Bryce were Scotland’s top scorers with a combined total of only 46 runs.
On the other hand, Sri Lanka was able to chase down their target without losing any wickets as their captain Chamari Athapaththu scored an impressive fifty-nine runs off just thirty-five balls.
Scotland still has a chance to progress to the semi-finals as they will face United States and Thailand in their next matches.