Skipper Fatima Sana led from the front as Pakistan not only topped the table with their fourth straight win but also booked their spot for the upcoming edition of the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 in India. She was also awarded the Player of the Match for her match-winning all-round show.
Scotland, led by skipper Kathryn Bryce, were up against Ireland, led by skipper Gaby Lewis, in the 13th match of the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup Qualifier 2025 at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.
Skipper Kathryn Bryce leads from the front with a record century
Scotland got off to the worst possible start, as they were reduced to 19/3 in the 10th over of the innings after skipper Kathryn Bryce won the toss and opted to bat first. Ailsa Lister joined skipper Kathryn Bryce at the crease, and the duo led some sort of a recovery with a much-needed 62-run partnership for the 4th wicket, taking them closer to the 100-run mark. Cara Murray broke the stand, by sending Ailsa Lister (27 off 28 balls) back to the pavilion in the 20th over of the innings to provide the 4th breakthrough for Ireland.
Megan McColl soon followed her back to the pavilion to provide the 5th breakthrough for Ireland. Katherine Fraser joined skipper Kathryn Bryce at the crease, and the duo stitched another crucial 65-run partnership for the 6th wicket to take their side past the 150-run mark. Cara Murray returned and broke the ominous stand by sending Katherine Fraser (33 off 38 balls) back to the pavilion in the 36th over of the innings to provide the 6th breakthrough for her side.
Skipper Kathryn Bryce (131* off 137 balls) stayed unbeaten through the rest of the innings, scoring her maiden ODI century in the process. She also has the highest individual score by a Scotland batter in the format, surpassing Saskia Horley. Her knock included 14 boundaries and a couple of maximums. Scotland eventually posted a massive total of 268/7 in their quota of 50 overs. Priyanaz Chatterji (26 off 33 balls), Megan McColl (15 off 15 balls), and Rachel Slater (13* off 11 balls) chipped in with crucial contributions with the bat for their side.
Ava Canning (7-1-48-3), Cara Murray (10-0-48-2), Jane Maguire (10-2-40-1), and Orla Prendergast (10-2-52-1) were impressive with the ball for Ireland.
Fifties from Delany, Lewis, and Forbes instrumental in Ireland’s win
Chasing a target of 269, the Ireland openers Sarah Forbes and skipper Gaby Lewis got their side off to a solid start with a massive 109-run opening partnership. An unfortunate run-out ended Sarah Forbes’ (55 off 66 balls) stay at the crease in the 20th over of the run chase to provide the first breakthrough for Ireland.
Irish lost a couple of wickets in quick succession to bring Scotland firmly back into the contest. Laura Delany joined Orla Prendergast at the crease, and the duo stitched another crucial 39-run partnership for the 4th wicket to take their side closer to the 200-run mark. Skipper Kathryn Bryce broke the stand, by sending Orla Prendergast (33 off 44 balls) back to the pavilion in the 35th over of the run chase to provide the 4th breakthrough for her side.
Ireland suffered a mini collapse as they lost their next three wickets for just 29 runs, bringing a twist in Scotland’s favour. Jane Maguire joined Laura Delany at the crease, and the pair settled the nerves with a crucial 53-run partnership for the 8th wicket, taking Ireland on the brink of a memorable win.
Ireland eventually clinched the game by one wicket on the final ball of the run chase. Skipper Gaby Lewis (61 off 72 balls) completed an impressive half-century, while Laura Delany (57* off 63 balls) stayed unbeaten on her brisk half-century to guide her side over the line in a tense contest. Jane Maguire (28 off 24 balls) chipped in with a vital contribution with the bat for Ireland.
Skipper Kathryn Bryce led from the front with the ball (9-0-49-3), Katherine Fraser (10-37-2), Chloe Abel (9-0-50-2), and Rachel Slater (5-1-28-1) were the top performers with the ball for Scotland. Laura Delany was awarded the Player of the Match for her match-winning half-century with the bat for her side.
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