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ICC Women's T20 World Cup

Manchester

Scotland Women 161 for 5. Ireland Women 121.

Scotland Women win by 40 runs.

Match Commentary

  1. Update

    Summary

    Over 20: 0 runs. Bowler: Kathryn Bryce. Ireland Women: 121/10 (rr 6.31)

  2. 19.1

    A full on off stump delivery with no movement is met by a wild slog from the batter. The mis-timed shot goes airborne and is caught at deep backward square leg. That’s the end of Aimee Maguire’s innings. Aimee Maguire is out for 2 from 3 balls. Scotland Women wrap up the match with a 40-run victory!

  3. Update

    Summary

    Over 19: 8 runs. Bowler: Rachel Slater. Ireland Women: 121/9 (rr 6.37)

  4. 18.6

    A full toss outside off, driven crisply along the ground by Maguire for a quick single. Ireland Women face a steep chase, needing 41 runs from 6 balls with just one wicket left.

  5. 18.5

    A length ball on off stump delivered without any movement, worked carefully by Ava Canning for a well-placed single down to mid-wicket.

  6. 18.4

    A full delivery on off stump with no movement, met with a well-timed, controlled drive by the batter. The shot races elegantly through the cover region and all the way to long on for four.

  7. 18.3

    Rachel Slater bowls a length ball on off stump, and Aimee Maguire plays a controlled slog towards deep mid wicket, taking a quick single. Maguire gets off the mark in this innings.

  8. 18.2

    A full delivery just outside off stump is met crisply by the batter, who drives it along the ground for a neat single.

  9. 18.1

    No movement on a full delivery outside off, and the batter confidently drives it along the ground but can't find the gap, resulting in no run.

  10. Update

    Summary

    Over 18: 4 runs. Bowler: Katherine Fraser. Ireland Women: 113/9 (rr 6.28)

  11. 17.6

    This off break, pitched just outside off on a back of a length, is worked with a leading edge but fails to find the gap. Cara Murray is caught by the bowler after attempting a worked shot. Cara Murray goes for a duck off two balls. Ireland Women now need 49 runs from 12 deliveries with only one wicket in hand, and their chances are evaporating according to WinViz.

  12. 17.5

    An outside off length off break is pushed gently into the off side, safely fielded without any addition to the score.

  13. 17.4

    Fraser tosses up an off break just outside off, and Canning mis-times a drive that skids along the ground for a quick single.

  14. 17.3

    The off-break comes full and outside off, and the batter smoothly drives it down the ground for one run. Unfortunately, a sharp throw leads to a run out, dismissing the non-striker on this delivery. Arlene Kelly departs for 15 off 12.

  15. 17.2

    An off break pitched just outside off at the back of a length, Arlene Kelly leans into a controlled pull and takes a single down to square leg where the fielder, Gabriella Fontenla, quickly collects.

  16. 17.1

    Off break bowled outside off, the batter attempts a drive but mis-times it, coaxing a single through the infield.

  17. Update

    Summary

    Over 17: 13 runs. Bowler: Rachel Slater. Ireland Women: 109/7 (rr 6.41)

  18. 16.6

    A full-length ball, on off stump, met with a controlled drive that races away to the deep mid-wicket boundary fielder for a single. Ava Canning gets off the mark as Ireland Women chase 53 from 18 with three wickets in hand and a steep required rate.

  19. 16.5

    Rachel Slater toes in a yorker on a wide outside off line, and Ava Canning attempts a drive but misses cleanly, resulting in a dot ball.

  20. 16.4

    A length ball outside off, Orla attempts a controlled hook and manages to sneak a single. However, the danger comes immediately as she is run out by a sharp throw from long on, ending her innings. Orla Prendergast departs for 33 off 23.

  21. 16.3

    A back of a length delivery just outside off, and Orla Prendergast cuts it with a thick edge. The ball races away uncontrolled through third man for four. Orla Prendergast has now hit two boundaries this over, bringing her personal tally to thirty runs off 22 balls at a strike rate of 145.

  22. 16.2

    A back of a length delivery on off stump with no movement, expertly pulled by the batter. Orla Prendergast middles a controlled pull over fine leg for a towering six. That's the first six of the innings, taking Ireland Women to 103 for 6.

  23. 16.1

    Arlene Kelly attempts a drive but mistimes it slightly, sending the ball gently along the ground for a single.

  24. Update

    Summary

    Over 16: 11 runs. Bowler: Priyanaz Chatterji. Ireland Women: 96/6 (rr 6.0)

  25. 15.6

    A back-of-a-length delivery outside off, no movement, met with a controlled drive by Arlene Kelly who manages to sneak a single through deep cover. Ireland Women still need 66 runs off 24 balls with four wickets in hand, chasing a steep target.

  26. 15.5

    A back of a length delivery outside off stump, Arlene Kelly leans into a controlled drive, guiding the ball crisply to deep cover for a quick two.

  27. 15.4

    A full-length delivery outside off, Arlene Kelly leans into a beautifully controlled drive. The well-timed shot races elegantly through backward point for four. That’s another boundary for Kelly, her second in this over.

  28. 15.3

    A back of a length delivery outside off, Arlene Kelly goes for the cut but mis-times it, the ball skimming low to extra cover for no run.

  29. 15.2

    On a back of a length delivery outside off, Arlene Kelly attempts a pull shot but mis-times it, keeping the ball grounded and offering no run.

  30. 15.1

    A back of a length delivery outside off, no movement on offer. Arlene Kelly elegantly executes a late cut, well timed and controlled, sending it racing through third man for four.

  31. Update

    Summary

    Over 15: 8 runs. Bowler: Kirstie Gordon. Ireland Women: 85/6 (rr 5.67)

  32. 14.6

    A back of a length stock ball outside off stump, met with a controlled pull from Orla Prendergast who picks up two runs, the ball fielded swiftly at deep square leg. Ireland Women require 77 runs off 30 balls with four wickets in hand, chasing at a demanding rate of 15.4.

  33. 14.5

    A back of a length stock ball outside off is met with a deftly controlled slog-sweep. The batter well times it, sending the ball racing to deep square leg for four.

  34. 14.4

    A short outside off stock ball, met with a controlled pull from the batter, who sneaks a single off the edge of the bat.

  35. 14.3

    A back of a length stock ball on middle stump as Arlene Kelly sweeps but misses, the ball hitting her pad and fielded cleanly at short fine leg for no run.

  36. 14.2

    Orla Prendergast goes for a controlled slog-sweep off a back of a length delivery on middle stump, picking up a single nicely fielded at fine leg.

  37. 14.1

    Kirstie Gordon bowls a full stock ball on off stump, and Orla Prendergast attempts to work it but misses as the ball is safely gathered by the keeper.

  38. Update

    Summary

    Over 14: 7 runs. Bowler: Katherine Fraser. Ireland Women: 77/6 (rr 5.5)

  39. 13.6

    An off break pitched at length outside off sees Kelly play a controlled drive, edging it thickly along the ground, but no run results as the ball is misfielded and quickly retrieved. Ireland Women chase 85 from 36 balls with four wickets in hand but face a daunting required rate of 14.2 and a zero percent predicted chance.

  40. 13.5

    An off break pitch on just the length, the batter goes for a wild slog but manages to get an inside edge that creeps away for a single.

  41. 13.4

    Katherine Fraser bowls a back-of-a-length off break just outside off, and Arlene Kelly works it neatly along the ground for a comfortable single. Arlene Kelly gets off the mark with that run.

  42. 13.3

    An off break pitched up on middle stump, worked neatly along the ground for a single to deep mid-wicket.

  43. 13.2

    Katherine Fraser bowls a length off break on off stump, and Orla Prendergast pulls it quickly off her body but finds the wicketkeeper who collects it comfortably. No run comes off this delivery.

  44. 13.1

    Katherine Fraser bowls a full off break just outside off stump, and Orla Prendergast meets it with a beautifully timed drive. The ball races crisply through the cover region for a boundary.

  45. Update

    Summary

    Over 13: 2 runs. Bowler: Kirstie Gordon. Ireland Women: 70/6 (rr 5.38)

  46. 12.6

    The stock ball on back of a length outside off stump. Alice Tector pushes but misses completely, and the ball sneaks through to the keeper. She's bowled without scoring. Tector is out for a duck. Ireland Women now require 92 runs from 42 balls with just four wickets left, trailing heavily in the chase.

  47. 12.5

    This stock ball outside off, pitched at length, sees Leah Paul push at it but mis-times the stroke. The ball flies uncontrolled in the air and is caught by the bowler, Kirstie Gordon. Leah Paul departs for a duck after two deliveries.

  48. 12.4

    Leah Paul works a length ball outside off with a controlled touch, keeping it down for no run.

  49. 12.3

    The stock ball, pitched outside off on a length, sees the batter attempt a steer but misses completely. The bowler's accuracy pays off as the batter is bowled cleanly. Rebecca Stokell departs after scoring 2 runs from 3 balls.

  50. 12.2

    A stock ball on a back of a length outside off stump, met with a fierce slog from Orla Prendergast who keeps it grounded and scampers a quick single.

  51. 12.1

    On a length, the stock ball nudged around off stump, mistimed but safely driven through the off side for a single.

  52. Update

    Summary

    Over 12: 2 runs. Bowler: Katherine Fraser. Ireland Women: 68/3 (rr 5.67)

  53. 11.6

    An off break tossed up just outside off stump, met with a finely timed late cut that glides just wide of the slips for no run. Ireland Women face a challenging chase needing 94 from 48 balls with seven wickets in hand and slim chances according to WinViz.

  54. 11.5

    Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, front foot, drive along the ground to Darcey Carter at long on. 1 run.

  55. 11.4

    Katherine Fraser bowls a full off break outside off stump. The batter attempts a reverse sweep but misses completely, and she is bowled! A sharp dismissal at a crucial moment. Amy Hunter departs for 39 off 36, swinging the momentum firmly in Scotland's favour as their chances rise from 86% to 93%.

  56. 11.3

    A probing off break landing back of a length on off stump, worked nicely by Orla Prendergast to deep mid wicket for a single.

  57. 11.2

    Katherine Fraser delivers a full-length off break just outside off stump, and Orla Prendergast deftly steers it along the ground towards gully. No run comes off the shot as the ball is quickly fielded by Chloe Abel.

  58. 11.1

    An off break drifting just outside off, pitched back of a length. Orla Prendergast attempts a cut shot but misses, leaving it neatly to the keeper for no run.

  59. Update

    Summary

    Over 11: 8 runs. Bowler: Kathryn Bryce. Ireland Women: 66/2 (rr 6.0)

  60. 10.6

    A swinging-in yorker on off stump is met by a solid defensive stroke from Amy Hunter, keeping it down and scoring no run. Ireland Women require 96 runs from 54 balls, facing a steep chase with eight wickets in hand and just a 17% chance to win.

  61. 10.5

    Amy Hunter leans back into a controlled pull off a back of a length ball outside off, racing through for two despite a misfield at long on.

  62. 10.4

    A length ball outside off, met with a well-timed, controlled sweep that races away through mid wicket for four.

  63. 10.3

    Amy Hunter attempts a slog outside off on a length ball but only manages a bottom edge; the keeper is alert to field it cleanly, resulting in no run.

  64. 10.2

    A full delivery on leg stump with no movement; she works it crisply into the on side for a quick single.

  65. 10.1

    Amy Hunter uncorks a controlled slog off a no-movement length ball outside off, sneaking it through for a quick single.

  66. Update

    Summary

    Over 10: 14 runs. Bowler: Chloe Abel. Ireland Women: 58/2 (rr 5.8)

  67. 9.6

    Amy Hunter attempts a drive on a leg-stump yorker but gets a mis-timed single, the ball fielded quickly at cover. Ireland Women face a steep chase, needing 104 from 60 balls with eight wickets in hand and just a 16% chance according to WinViz.

  68. 9.5

    Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, back foot, drive along the ground to Rachel Slater at deep extra cover. 2 runs.

  69. 9.4

    On a length ball outside off with no movement, Amy Hunter executes a well-timed, controlled scoop that races away fine leg for four. That’s another boundary for Amy Hunter, her second in this over.

  70. 9.3

    Orla Prendergast swiftly cuts a back of a length delivery outside off, keeping it low and racing through for a single.

  71. 9.3

    A back of a length ball angling on off stump, the batter attempts a leg-side glance but misses as it flies past. The wide call follows, and a misfield lets the extras run away for two. Ireland Women reach a cautious 50 for 2.

  72. 9.2

    A back of a length delivery outside off, Amy Hunter steers it carefully along the ground but manages no run.

  73. 9.1

    A short length delivery on off stump with no movement, Amy Hunter pulls it cleanly. The shot is well timed and controlled, racing away through fine leg for four.

  74. Update

    Summary

    Over 9: 3 runs. Bowler: Kirstie Gordon. Ireland Women: 44/2 (rr 4.89)

  75. 8.6

    On a length ball outside off, Amy Hunter pulls it low and controlled, sneaking a quick single past long on. Ireland Women face a challenging chase, needing 118 from 66 with eight wickets in hand and a 10% chance of victory according to WinViz.

  76. 8.5

    A full-length stock ball just outside off stump, met with a controlled drive that keeps the scoreboard still with no run.

  77. 8.4

    A stock ball outside off, pitched on a back of a length, and Orla Prendergast works it with a slight mis-time, squeezing through for a quick single.

  78. 8.3

    The stock ball, pitching just outside off, is met with a controlled drive along the ground but no run comes off it.

  79. 8.2

    A length stock ball outside off sees the batter steer it carefully off the pitch. The ball is kept down and fielded tidy at gully, resulting in no run.

  80. 8.1

    On a length ball targeting middle stump, Amy Hunter executes a controlled sweep to pick up a quick single.

  81. Update

    Summary

    Over 8: 6 runs. Bowler: Katherine Fraser. Ireland Women: 41/2 (rr 5.12)

  82. 7.6

    The off break drifts outside off and dips to a back of a length. Orla Prendergast sharpens her cut shot, timing it perfectly to send the ball racing crisply through cover for four. Orla Prendergast is off the mark. Ireland Women need 121 from 72 balls, requiring over 10 an over with 8 wickets in hand and a 12% chance according to WinViz.

  83. 7.5

    A full outside off off break, nicely driven along the ground by Orla Prendergast, but well stopped by the extra cover.

  84. 7.4

    An off break drifting outside off, pitched at length. Gaby Lewis attempts a drive but misses, beaten by the keeper's quick hands as she is stumped. Gaby Lewis departs for 11 off 19. Momentum shifts sharply as Scotland Women’s WinViz rises from 81% to 89%.

  85. 7.3

    Amy Hunter plays a controlled slog-sweep off the off-break pitched outside off, nudging it carefully for a single to deep square leg.

  86. 7.2

    Off break bowled on a good length and just outside off, worked carefully by Gaby Lewis for a smart single to deep mid-wicket.

  87. 7.1

    The off break lands just outside off stump at a back of a length, and Gaby Lewis works it carefully along the ground, fielded cleanly by the bowler.

  88. Update

    Summary

    Over 7: 4 runs. Bowler: Kathryn Bryce. Ireland Women: 35/1 (rr 5.0)

  89. 6.6

    A full swinging-in delivery outside off stump, expertly driven with controlled timing for a single, pushed towards long on where the fielder retrieves it quickly. Ireland Women chase 127 from 78 balls, needing almost 10 an over, with 9 wickets still in hand and a 21% chance to win.

  90. 6.5

    A length ball outside off in the slot and Gaby Lewis drives it crisply along the ground, but well fielded by the bowler for no run.

  91. 6.4

    The length ball outside off sees Gaby Lewis firmly defending it back towards the bowler, no run added here.

  92. 6.3

    Amy Hunter works the no movement length ball neatly, guiding it past the infield for a tidy single.

  93. 6.2

    Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, back foot, drive along the ground to Megan McColl at deep extra cover. 2 runs.

  94. 6.1

    Amy Hunter faces a length ball wide outside off with no movement and cuts it crisply off the back foot, but it yields no run.

  95. Update

    Summary

    Over 6: 3 runs. Bowler: Kirstie Gordon. Ireland Women: 31/1 (rr 5.17)

  96. 5.6

    Round the wicket. Length ball, outside off, front foot, sweep along the ground to Priyanaz Chatterji at short fine leg. No run.

  97. 5.5

    Kirstie Gordon bowls a length ball on middle stump, and Gaby Lewis attempts a reverse sweep, connecting bat-pad but the ball stays low, safely fielded by the keeper for no run.

  98. 5.4

    The stock ball from Gordon comes up short on off stump, and Amy Hunter pulls it away with controlled precision for a single.

  99. 5.3

    Gaby Lewis attempts a reverse sweep off a full-length, on-leg stock ball and manages to nick it around fine leg for a quick single.

  100. 5.2

    Amy Hunter goes for a controlled slog outside off on a back of a length stock ball, managing to squeeze through for a quick single.

  101. 5.1

    The stock ball lands back of a length on middle stump, met with a controlled pull shot that stays grounded and is quickly fielded at backward square leg for no run.

  102. Update

    Summary

    Over 5: 1 run. Bowler: Rachel Slater. Ireland Women: 28/1 (rr 5.6)

  103. 4.6

    A full outside off swinging delivery, the batter attempts a drive but misses, resulting in a dot ball. Ireland Women face a challenging chase needing 134 from 90 balls with nine wickets still in hand and a 25% win probability.

  104. 4.5

    Amy Hunter deftly sweeps a length ball on middle stump, keeping it low and running a single as the mid-on fielder, Darcey Carter, chases it down well to save a run.

  105. 4.4

    A swinging-in length ball outside off, pushed by the batter but mis-timed and safely fielded at backward point for no run.

  106. 4.3

    A length ball on off stump without movement sees a mis-timed slog from the batter that skews off, controlled well by mid on for no run.

  107. 4.2

    A full delivery on off stump, Amy Hunter drives but mistimes it, sending the ball straight to mid off for no run.

  108. 4.1

    Over the wicket. Full, outside off, front foot, drive along the ground to Kathryn Bryce at mid off. No run.

  109. Update

    Summary

    Over 4: 15 runs. Bowler: Gabriella Fontenla. Ireland Women: 27/1 (rr 6.75)

  110. 3.6

    Amy Hunter cuts a short, no-movement ball smartly outside off stump, placing it with controlled precision to pick up a single. That's 15 runs in this over so far! Ireland Women need 135 from 96 balls with 9 wickets in hand, chasing at 8.4 per over and a 28% win probability according to WinViz.

  111. 3.6

    A full ball down the leg side with no movement, Amy Hunter attempts a flick but misses, and the umpire signals a wide. The ball is fielded cleanly by the wicketkeeper.

  112. 3.5

    This full, no movement delivery outside off is driven crisply by the batter. Amy Hunter times it perfectly, sending the ball racing through cover for four. Amy Hunter secures another boundary, bringing her tally to two in this over.

  113. 3.4

    A length ball, swinging away on off stump, is driven by Amy Hunter with a thick edge. The shot skates away uncontrolled through third man for four.

  114. 3.3

    A back of a length delivery outside off, no movement on offer. Amy Hunter plays a quiet, controlled defensive shot, keeping it safely on the ground for a dot ball.

  115. 3.2

    On a full delivery striding down the middle, Gaby Lewis calmly pushes it along the ground for a quick single.

  116. 3.1

    A full delivery on off stump with no movement, neatly driven by Gaby Lewis. She times it well, sending the ball racing through long off for four.

  117. Update

    Summary

    Over 3: 2 runs. Bowler: Rachel Slater. Ireland Women: 12/1 (rr 4.0)

  118. 2.6

    On a length ball just on off stump, the batter drives confidently along the ground, picking up a single through the extra cover region. Ireland Women still chase 150 from 102 balls at a required rate of 8.8, holding nine wickets and a 17% chance as per WinViz.