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ICC Women's T20 World Cup

Leeds

England Women 200 for 5. Scotland Women 162 for 7.

England Women win by 38 runs.

Match Commentary

  1. Update

    Summary

    Over 20: 9 runs. Bowler: Lauren Bell. Scotland Women: 162/7 (rr 8.1)

  2. 19.6

    A length ball outside off, bowled without movement, invites an aggressive slog. The batter mis-times it and runs a single but is then run out on a sharp direct hit. Pippa Sproul goes for 27 from 20 balls. Scotland Women need 39 from 0 with 3 wickets left and no chance according to WinViz.

  3. 19.5

    A short, no-movement delivery right on off stump sees the batter attempt a pull but misses entirely, resulting in a dot ball.

  4. 19.4

    No movement on a back of a length delivery outside off; Gordon unleashes a controlled slog, sneaking a single to deep mid-wicket.

  5. 19.4

    A slower full toss drifting down leg stump. The batter attempts a flick but just misses, and the wide is called. The keeper collects it cleanly for one extra.

  6. 19.3

    A slower ball pitched back of a length on middle stump; the batter pulls it into her body, no run but an extra adds to the total.

  7. 19.2

    A slower ball pitched on off stump just at length, and Pippa Sproul drives it with a well-timed, controlled slog straight through mid wicket for four.

  8. 19.1

    A yorker length slower ball on leg stump, neatly driven through the on side for a well-timed single.

  9. Update

    Summary

    Over 19: 12 runs. Bowler: Sophie Ecclestone. Scotland Women: 153/6 (rr 8.05)

  10. 18.6

    A full stock ball outside off, met with a mis-timed drive through the covers, picking up a single comfortably fielded at mid off. Scotland Women face a steep chase needing 48 from the final over with four wickets in hand and slim prospects.

  11. 18.5

    A back-of-a-length stock ball on off stump is gently pushed by Pippa Sproul through backward point for a quick single.

  12. 18.4

    On a back of a length stock ball, the batter drives confidently through the off side and steals a quick single despite a misfield at cover.

  13. 18.3

    The stock ball, landing just outside off on a length, is met with a well-timed, controlled sweep. The shot races away towards fine leg for a classy boundary. Scotland Women move to 150 for 6.

  14. 18.2

    A yorker outside off stump, the batter delicately steers it along the ground for a quick single.

  15. 18.1

    A length ball on off stump from the bowler, met with a well-timed sweep by the batter. She keeps it on the ground and finds the gap fine leg, racing away to the boundary for four.

  16. Update

    Summary

    Over 18: 9 runs. Bowler: Linsey Smith. Scotland Women: 141/6 (rr 7.83)

  17. 17.6

    Linsey Smith bowls a back of a length stock delivery down the leg side, and Kirstie Gordon pulls it with great timing for two runs, though a sharp save from the deep square leg prevents more. Scotland Women face a tough chase needing 60 from 12 balls with four wickets left, holding a zero percent win probability according to WinViz.

  18. 17.5

    The stock ball, pitched back of a length on off stump, is met with a controlled drive by Pippa Sproul who nudges the ball elegantly for a single.

  19. 17.4

    On a length outside off, the stock ball comes in and the batter attempts a slog-sweep but mistimes it. The ball stays low and is quickly fielded at deep mid-wicket, yielding just a single.

  20. 17.3

    The bowler sends down a short, outside off stock ball. The batter goes for a slog but mistimes it, sending the ball looping up but safely dropped by the bowler.

  21. 17.2

    Linsey Smith bowls a stock delivery just outside off, length back of a length. Kirstie Gordon times a controlled slog beautifully, sending the ball racing through mid-wicket for four.

  22. 17.1

    Smith bowls a short, outside off stock ball, and Sproul attempts a drive but mistimes it, sending the ball into the cover region for a single.

  23. Update

    Summary

    Over 17: 11 runs. Bowler: Charlie Dean. Scotland Women: 132/6 (rr 7.76)

  24. 16.6

    A full-length off break on middle stump, Gordon calmly plays a controlled drive, keeping the ball grounded and neatly fielded at cover for no run. Scotland Women face a tough chase needing 69 off 18 balls with four wickets in hand and little chance according to WinViz.

  25. 16.5

    Charlie Dean bowls a length off break just wide of off stump. Pippa Sproul drives it crisply along the ground, picking up a well-run single toward long on.

  26. 16.4

    Charlie Dean bowls an off break pitched outside off, length ball. Pippa Sproul responds with a well-timed sweep, keeping it low and smooth, steering it neatly through fine leg for four.

  27. 16.3

    Charlie Dean bowls a length ball just outside off stump, and Gordon plays a well-timed, controlled slog-sweep to pick up a single.

  28. 16.2

    An off break tossed up just outside off on a back of a length. Gordon plays a controlled, well-timed scoop that sends the ball skimming fine leg for four.

  29. 16.1

    An off break pitched just outside off, the batter attempts a slog but mistimes it, managing to sneak through for a single.

  30. Update

    Summary

    Over 16: 4 runs. Bowler: Sophie Ecclestone. Scotland Women: 121/6 (rr 7.56)

  31. 15.6

    Pippa Sproul lashes out with a controlled slog straight down the middle and manages to sneak a quick single. Scotland Women are chasing 80 from 24 balls, four wickets in hand but the win probability remains slim.

  32. 15.5

    A stock yorker outside off, driven crisply and well-timed through the off side for a single.

  33. 15.4

    Sproul drives down the full, on off stump, clipping a thick edge past the field at gully for a comfortable single.

  34. 15.3

    Delivered outside off stump, the stock ball sees Pippa Sproul attempt a drive but mistimes it, resulting in no run as the ball is comfortably fielded.

  35. 15.2

    Sophie Ecclestone bowls a full stock ball outside off stump; Pippa Sproul attempts a sweep but misses entirely, resulting in no run.

  36. 15.1

    The stock length ball on middle stump is worked neatly by Gordon, who keeps it down and picks up a comfortable single.

  37. Update

    Summary

    Over 15: 5 runs. Bowler: Freya Kemp. Scotland Women: 117/6 (rr 7.8)

  38. 14.6

    Freya Kemp bowls a full off cutter down the leg side; Kirstie Gordon tries to flick but mistimes it, yet manages to sneak a single through the deep mid-wicket region. Kirstie Gordon gets off the mark. Scotland Women require 84 runs from 30 balls with four wickets left, facing a steep chase.

  39. 14.6

    That off cutter drifts wide down leg, and Kirstie Gordon attempts a controlled glance but misses. It's a wide, and an extra run to England.

  40. 14.5

    A full-length off cutter on leg stump, worked quietly but firmly by the batter, who keeps it grounded and fails to find a run.

  41. 14.4

    Freya Kemp delivers an off cutter, length ball down the leg side, and the batter pushes it with a leading edge towards extra cover, where the ball is fielded promptly. No run comes from that delivery.

  42. 14.3

    The off cutter lands as a length ball on leg stump. Priyanaz goes for a wild slog but mistimes it, resulting in a catch to the bowler Freya Kemp. Priyanaz Chatterji is dismissed after scoring 5 runs off 7 balls.

  43. 14.2

    An off cutter pitched back of a length, drifting wide down leg, and Pippa Sproul pushes it carefully through the on side for a single.

  44. 14.1

    Freya Kemp bowls a full delivery on leg stump, and Pippa Sproul works it off the pads for a sharp two despite a mis-timed connection.

  45. Update

    Summary

    Over 14: 5 runs. Bowler: Linsey Smith. Scotland Women: 112/5 (rr 8.0)

  46. 13.6

    Smith bowls a length stock ball outside off, and Sproul pushes it neatly through extra cover for a quick single. Scotland Women require 89 from 36 with 5 wickets still in hand, facing a steep required run rate of 14.8.

  47. 13.5

    Linsey Smith delivers a length stock ball just outside off stump, and Pippa Sproul drives it crisply through the covers for two runs, well timed and controlled. Pippa Sproul is off the mark.

  48. 13.4

    Linsey Smith bowls a short stock ball outside off stump. Sarah Bryce goes for a pull shot but mistimes it and is caught at deep mid-wicket. The batter tried to accelerate but is caught out. Sarah Bryce departs for 34 off 24 deliveries.

  49. 13.3

    Smith delivers a length ball just outside off stump. Bryce plays a controlled drive, connecting with a thick edge that stays low, but no run comes from it.

  50. 13.2

    Priyanaz Chatterji leans into a well-timed, controlled pull off a wide outside off stock ball, nudging it down to fine leg for a smart single.

  51. 13.1

    On a back of a length stock ball wide outside off, Sarah Bryce drives crisply along the ground for a quick single.

  52. Update

    Summary

    Over 13: 10 runs. Bowler: Lauren Bell. Scotland Women: 107/4 (rr 8.23)

  53. 12.6

    A slower ball drifts wide outside off, Priyanaz Chatterji swings a slog but misses it cleanly. The keeper collects it comfortably – no run here. Scotland Women require 94 runs from 42 balls with six wickets in hand, facing a steep 13.4 run rate and slim chances.

  54. 12.5

    Lauren Bell bowls a short slower ball outside off, and Sarah Bryce pivots to play a well-timed, controlled pull. She manages to sneak a quick single to deep square leg.

  55. 12.4

    Lauren Bell bowls a short delivery just outside off stump. Sarah Bryce seizes the opportunity with a crisply executed cut shot, timing it beautifully. The ball races away over backward point for a magnificent six. Sarah Bryce moves to thirty runs off just twenty balls with a strike rate of 160.

  56. 12.3

    A short ball outside off, Priyanaz Chatterji attempts a pull but gets a bit of a mishit, managing to sneak a single through to deep square leg. Scotland Women reach 100 for 4 in this innings.

  57. 12.2

    A slower ball pitched back of a length on off stump, Sarah Bryce works it neatly on the ground, just managing to squeeze a single.

  58. 12.1

    A short ball outside off, Priyanaz works it carefully along the ground, nudging through for one to deep square leg.

  59. Update

    Summary

    Over 12: 9 runs. Bowler: Dani Gibson. Scotland Women: 97/4 (rr 8.08)

  60. 11.6

    Dani Gibson bowls a length ball just outside off, and Priyanaz Chatterji pushes it carefully along the ground, stealing a quick single towards deep point. Scotland Women need 104 runs from 48 balls with six wickets in hand, chasing at a steep required rate of 13.

  61. 11.5

    Sarah Bryce confidently drives the length ball just outside off, keeping it grounded and sneaking a single through deep cover.

  62. 11.4

    The off cutter is pitched short outside off, and Sarah Bryce attempts a cut shot but mis-times it, managing just two runs as the ball is fielded swiftly at deep extra cover.

  63. 11.3

    Chatterji delicately flicks the no movement delivery on the back of a length outside off, guiding it fine for a well-timed single. Chatterji gets off the mark and the innings gains momentum.

  64. 11.2

    A back of a length delivery outside off with no movement. Megan McColl attempts an aggressive pull but mistimes it, sending a loose shot into the deep square leg where she is caught. Megan McColl departs for 10 runs from 7 balls.

  65. 11.1

    A half-tracker just outside off without any movement, McColl tries a pull and gets a top edge that runs all the way to fine leg for four.

  66. Update

    Summary

    Over 11: 15 runs. Bowler: Charlie Dean. Scotland Women: 88/3 (rr 8.0)

  67. 10.6

    A short, wide down leg off break is met with a well-timed pull. Sarah Bryce effortlessly sends the ball racing through fine leg for four runs. That brings Sarah Bryce's total to 15 this over alone. Scotland Women require 113 from 54 deliveries with seven wickets in hand and a tough chase required.

  68. 10.5

    A back of a length off break tossing slightly on off stump, Megan McColl rocks back and pulls it low towards deep backward square leg, sneaking through for a quick single.

  69. 10.4

    Sarah Bryce pulls an off break on the back of a length, mistiming it slightly but managing to sneak a single through.

  70. 10.3

    An off break pitched length on middle stump, Sarah Bryce goes for a risky slog but only manages an inside edge, safely fielded by the keeper for no run.

  71. 10.2

    Charlie Dean delivers an off break just outside off on a back of a length. Sarah Bryce times it perfectly, pulling the ball confidently along the ground through deep square leg for four. Another boundary for Sarah Bryce, her second of the over.

  72. 10.2

    An off break pitched back of a length on middle stump. The batter attempts a flick but misses, and the ball goes wide past the keeper for an extra.

  73. 10.1

    Charlie Dean bowls a length off break just outside off, and Sarah Bryce drives it beautifully. The shot is well timed, racing through extra cover for four runs.

  74. Update

    Summary

    Over 10: 8 runs. Bowler: Freya Kemp. Scotland Women: 73/3 (rr 7.3)

  75. 9.6

    Sarah Bryce attempts a slog off an off cutter pitching back of a length on middle stump, but mis-times it, managing just a single. Scotland Women face a steep chase needing 128 runs off 60 balls, with odds heavily against them.

  76. 9.5

    Freya Kemp bowls an off cutter on a length just on off stump, and Sarah Bryce attempts a wild slog but only manages a top edge, the ball trickling away for two runs to long off.

  77. 9.4

    A length ball on middle stump, the batter attempts a cut but misses completely, resulting in a dot ball.

  78. 9.3

    Megan McColl plays a solid on-the-rise drive through the off side, keeping it grounded and picking up a well-run single.

  79. 9.2

    A full-length delivery outside off, Megan McColl drives it firmly along the ground, but the fielder at mid-off cuts it off smartly for no run.

  80. 9.1

    Freya Kemp bowls a full delivery on leg stump with no movement. Megan McColl executes a well-timed, controlled scoop, sending the ball elegantly through fine leg for four. McColl has got off the mark with a stylish boundary.

  81. Update

    Summary

    Over 9: 5 runs. Bowler: Sophie Ecclestone. Scotland Women: 65/3 (rr 7.22)

  82. 8.6

    A yorker on the outside off-stump, the batter attempts a slog but misses completely. No run off the bat, but a misfield by the keeper gifts an extra run. Scotland Women face a steep chase, needing 136 from 66 balls with seven wickets in hand and just a 1% chance according to WinViz.

  83. 8.5

    The arm ball drifts in on leg stump, and Darcey Carter attempts a wild slog but misses it completely, the ball striking the stumps cleanly. A sharp wicket there as the batter is bowled. Darcey Carter departs after scoring 29 off 23 deliveries.

  84. 8.4

    Sophie Ecclestone delivers a length ball on off stump, and Sarah Bryce attempts a slog but mis-times it, running a quick single through the infield.

  85. 8.3

    On a full delivery straight at middle, the batter drives crisply along the ground for a quick single.

  86. 8.2

    Sarah Bryce attempts a bold slog-sweep off a full ball on off stump, managing a top edge that runs away for a single.

  87. 8.1

    Carter goes for a slog down the pitch on a full stock ball just outside off stump but mistimes it, managing to sneak a single off the inside edge.

  88. Update

    Summary

    Over 8: 5 runs. Bowler: Dani Gibson. Scotland Women: 60/2 (rr 7.5)

  89. 7.6

    Carter attempts a drive off a back of a length, no movement ball outside off, but it’s mis-timed and goes uncontrolled for a single. Scotland Women are chasing 141 from 72 balls, needing a big push with eight wickets still in hand but just a 3% chance according to WinViz.

  90. 7.5

    A length ball seaming in down leg, flicked neatly off the pads for a well-placed single.

  91. 7.4

    Darcey Carter launches a controlled slog from a back-of-a-length delivery outside off, managing to sneak a single off the edge.

  92. 7.3

    An off cutter just outside off, pitched at half-tracker length, sees the batter attempt a pull but it’s mis-timed, sneaking away for a single towards fine leg.

  93. 7.2

    Sarah Bryce pushes the no-movement length delivery gently towards mid off, where Heather Knight fields it cleanly. A tidy dot ball.

  94. 7.1

    Darcey Carter flicks a full delivery straight down the ground, keeping it low and timing it well for a quick single.

  95. Update

    Summary

    Over 7: 3 runs. Bowler: Sophie Ecclestone. Scotland Women: 55/2 (rr 7.86)

  96. 6.6

    On a length and straight at middle stump, the stock ball is pushed carefully along the ground, resulting in no run. Scotland Women are chasing 146 from 78 with eight wickets left, facing a steep required run rate of 11.2 and just a 3% chance according to WinViz.

  97. 6.5

    A full delivery on leg stump, the batter works it calmly through the onside for a neat two runs. Sarah Bryce has got herself off the mark.

  98. 6.4

    Sophie Ecclestone delivers a full stock ball on the off stump, and Sarah Bryce drives it firmly along the ground but fails to find the gaps, resulting in no run.

  99. 6.3

    A quicker length ball on off stump surprises the batter, who attempts a sweep but misses completely. The stumps are rattled as Kathryn Bryce is bowled out. Kathryn Bryce departs for 6 runs off 9 balls.

  100. 6.2

    The stock ball is pitched up on off stump, and the batter drives it neatly along the ground towards mid-off. No run added here as the fielder intercepts quickly.

  101. 6.1

    Carter steps forward to flick the stock ball pitched on leg stump with controlled precision, steering it neatly into the deep backward square leg for a single.

  102. Update

    Summary

    Over 6: 5 runs. Bowler: Charlie Dean. Scotland Women: 52/1 (rr 8.67)

  103. 5.6

    Dean bowls a short off-break outside off, and Carter attempts a pull but mistimes it, managing just a single towards short fine leg. Scotland Women require 149 runs off 84 balls with nine wickets in hand, facing a steep chase at over ten runs per over.

  104. 5.5

    Charlie Dean bowls an off break outside off, pitching back of a length. The batter plays a thick-edged cut shot, keeping it along the ground, and sneaks a quick single down to gully.

  105. 5.4

    Darcey Carter works the off break from outside off stump neatly into the deep square leg region for a well-timed single. Scotland Women move on to 50 for 1.

  106. 5.3

    The off break drifts outside off length, and Darcey Carter works it carefully along the ground, but there's no run.

  107. 5.2

    The off break pitches short outside off, yet the batter quickly turns it into a neat pull to long on, securing a single.

  108. 5.1

    Off break delivered outside off, back of a length; Carter works it neatly on the off side for a well-judged single.

  109. Update

    Summary

    Over 5: 8 runs. Bowler: Linsey Smith. Scotland Women: 47/1 (rr 9.4)

  110. 4.6

    Darcey Carter works a short ball outside off stump carefully along the ground, picking up a smart single. Scotland Women face a steep chase, needing 154 from 90 with nine wickets in hand and a slim 7% chance according to WinViz.

  111. 4.5

    the length ball outside off is met with a beautifully timed drive by Darcey Carter, curling crisply through extra cover for four.

  112. 4.4

    On a full stock ball angling on off stump, the batter flicks it neatly off her pads to pick up a quick single.

  113. 4.3

    A back of a length stock ball outside off, met with a controlled sweep that hits the body and is neatly fielded by the keeper for no run.

  114. 4.2

    Smith delivers a back of a length stock ball just outside off stump, and Bryce works it crisply along the ground for two runs toward deep mid-wicket.

  115. 4.1

    Linsey Smith bowls a back of a length stock ball just outside off, and Bryce calmly pushes it forward for no run.

  116. Update

    Summary

    Over 4: 7 runs. Bowler: Charlie Dean. Scotland Women: 39/1 (rr 9.75)

  117. 3.6

    An off break pitched outside off and back of a length, met with a controlled drive by Carter who keeps it low and well-placed, but no run comes from this tidy stroke. Scotland Women face a challenging chase needing 162 off 96 balls with nine wickets in hand, holding just a 6% chance according to WinViz.