New Delhi [India], April 19 (ANI): Scotland have now been eliminated from contention for a top-two spot in the competition after Ireland won the competition, resulting in two wins out of five games in the Qualifier, as stated. ICC website.
After Ireland had wasted a promising beginning, Laura Delany Her late surge (57*) helped maintain their calm, while Kathryn Bryce’s exceptional all-around performance (131* and 3/49) almost led her team to victory.
As qualification chances hang in the balance, Scotland won the toss and elected to bat first in their final tournament match against Ireland . However, they got off to a shaky start as Ireland hit early, dismissing both openers rapidly one after another.
Ava Canning Then took the important wicket of Sarah Bryce, cutting down Scotland Up to 19 from 3. Ailsa Lister and Kathryn Bryce stabilized the innings with a crucial 62-run stand, however, two rapid dismissals quickly ensued, leaving Scotland with nearly half of their team back in the pavilion having scored only 100 runs.
Katherine Fraser then teamed up with Bryce at the wicket, contributing significantly with a 65-run partnership until she was out for 33 due to an exceptional delivery by Cara Murray. Towards the end of the inning, Priyanaz Chatterji and Rachel Slater managed to score useful runs, however, it was primarily Kathryn Bryce who held down the fort with her outstanding performance.
The skipper notched her first ODI century, remaining undefeated at 131 from 137 deliveries, which featured 14 boundaries and 2 maximums. This stellar performance led her team forward. Scotland reaching a competitive total of 268.
Ava Canning Her remarkable stats of 3 for 48 positioned her as the most promising bowler among them. Ireland While Cara Murray added two wickets of her own, Orla Prendergast and Jane Maguire each contributed one wicket as well.
Ireland 's response was emphatic, with the openers Sarah Forbes and Gaby Lewis beginning with a flurry of fours. With 86 runs at the end of the 15-over mark, the Irish took the upper hand in the contest, keeping pace with the required rate. As the stand crossed the 100-run mark, worries began to show on Scottish faces.
Ultimately, a miscommunication among the batsmen resulted in Forbes leaving after 55 runs. She stumbled while trying to complete a nonexistent run. When Katherine Fraser dismissed Amy Hunter with the very first ball for a golden duck, Scotland We were firmly back in the competition. Gaby Lewis stabilized things alongside Orla Prendergast for a short time, but then she was bowled by a precise throw from Chloe Abel.
Nevertheless, the Irish batsmen kept up their assault, capitalizing on the loose deliveries. Scotland fielders.
Kathryn Bryce responded for Scotland by taking the wicket of Prendergast (33). Following this, the fielding team effectively stemmed the flow of runs, increasing the required run rate above six.
The dependable Katherine Fraser contributed with figures of 2/37 during the middle overs and also executed a remarkable catch in the 40th over off Chloe Abel’s bowling, aiding in putting pressure on the opposition. Scotland back in command.
Just as Scotland had taken charge, former Ireland skipper Laura Delany discovered a partner in Jane Maguire. Together, they executed a series of aggressive shots and narrowed their team's deficit before Maguire was dismissed in the 49th over.
An exhilarating finale was witnessed as Ireland required seven runs to secure victory. The shrewd Bryce delivered impressively and got rid of Ava Canning To keep the equation as two down two and then one down one with one wicket remaining.
Ultimately, it was Delany who succeeded in scoring a leg bye to give Ireland A celebrated victory with the last shot. (ANI)
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