Sri Lanka Strikes 10-Wicket Victory over Scotland in T20 Women’s World Cup Qualifier

In the Women’s T20 World Cup Group A qualifier, Scotland suffered a crushing defeat to Sri Lanka, with the latter winning by 10 wickets. The match took place in Abu Dhabi on 27 April 2024. Despite batting first, Scotland could only manage to score 94 runs in 18.1 overs. Lorna Jack was the top scorer with 24 runs and Kathryn Bryce contributed 22 runs.

Sri Lanka bowled exceptionally well, with Kavisha Dilhari taking 4 wickets for just 13 runs and Inoshi Priyadharshani taking 3 wickets for just 11 runs. In response, Sri Lanka chased down the target in just 10.1 overs without losing any wickets. Captain Chamari Athapaththu played a brilliant innings, scoring an impressive 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 winners of the tournament will secure a spot in the Women’s T20 World Cup in Bangladesh.

The defeat against Sri Lanka marks a setback for Scotland as they struggle to keep up with their opponents’ pace and skill level in this grueling competition. However, they still have a chance to redeem themselves and qualify for the semifinals if they can improve their performance against United States and Thailand in their remaining matches.

The Women’s T20 World Cup has become one of the most popular international cricket tournaments among women worldwide. It provides a platform for talented female cricketers to showcase their skills on a global stage and gain recognition and respect from their male counterparts.

As we follow this exciting tournament unfold, it is clear that there are some strong contenders vying for supremacy at home and abroad