Ireland eliminates Scotland from Women's World Cup Qualifier

Ireland eliminated Scotland from the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2025 in a dramatic, last-ball, one-wicket victory, ending Scottish hopes of advancing. Scotland’s Kathryn Bryce delivered a standout performance, scoring an unbeaten 131 and taking three wickets, but her efforts were not enough. After early batting troubles, Bryce anchored Scotland’s highest-ever ODI total of 268, supported by key partnerships with Ailsa Lister, Katherine Fraser, and others. Ireland’s chase was propelled by a 109-run opening stand from Sarah Forbes and Gaby Lewis, but a mid-innings collapse made the contest tense. Laura Delany’s unbeaten 57 ultimately guided Ireland to victory, clinched by leg byes off the final delivery. With this result, Scotland finish with two wins from five matches and exit the tournament, while Bangladesh and West Indies remain in contention to join Pakistan at the main event.