Scotland beat Ireland to enter final and qualify for ICC Women’s T20 WC in Bangladesh

Scotland Women became the first team to qualify for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in Bangladesh when they beat Ireland Women by eight wickets in the first semi-final of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier at Abu Dhabi and entered the final.

Ireland choosing to bat first were restricted to a total of 110-9 by the right and left arm seam of Scottish skipper Kathryn Bryce (4/8) and Rachel Slater (3/32).

Leah Paul (45 off 51 balls, 3 fours) and Arlene Kelly (35 off 27 balls, 5 fours) were the only batters to make any impression.

Scotland reached the target in 16.2 overs powered by a half-century off 47 balls (4 fours, 1 six) by Megan McColl and Player of the Match Bryce who followed her brilliant bowling display with 35* off 29 balls (5 fours) to see her team home.

In the final, Scotland will meet the winners of the second semi-final between Sri Lanka Women and UAE Women scheduled to commence at 9 p.m. yesterday at Abu Dhabi.