Scotland claim first women’s T20 World Cup win with dominant victory over Ireland
Scotland made history at Old Trafford by beating Ireland by 40 runs, securing their first ever win in a women's T20 World Cup.

Scotland's women's cricket team created history at Old Trafford with a dominant 40-run victory over Ireland, achieving their first ever win in a Women's T20 World Cup. The match took place at the iconic Manchester ground, where Scotland outperformed Ireland in all departments. The margin of victory underscores Scotland's superiority on the day. This win marks a significant milestone for Scottish cricket, as the team had previously not recorded a win in the tournament. The achievement is expected to boost the profile of women's cricket in Scotland and inspire future generations. Scotland will look to build on this momentum in their remaining group matches.

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