Scotland Stuns West Indies in Women's World Cup Qualifier

Scotland stunned the West Indies with an 11-run victory in their Women’s World Cup Qualifier opener held in Lahore. After being asked to bat first, Scotland posted a total of 244, with significant contributions from Sarah Bryce (55) and Megan McColl (45). Although West Indies captain Hayley Matthews shone with both bat and ball, taking four wickets and scoring 114 runs, her team struggled to maintain momentum during the chase, losing wickets at crucial intervals. Matthews retired hurt during the match but returned to lead a valiant effort, ultimately being stranded at the non-striker's end as her team fell short. This match marked a historic first, as Matthews became the first player in ODI history to score a century and take four wickets while finishing on the losing side. Scotland's next challenge will be against Pakistan, continuing their campaign in the tournament.