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T20 World Cup Qualifier: Captain Kathryn Bryce came up with a dominant, all-round performance to help Scotland knock out semifinal favourites, Ireland, in the first semifinal of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier at Zayed Cricket Stadium here on Sunday.

Their comprehensive, eight-wicket win was spearheaded by an inspirational performance by captain, Kathryn Bryce (4-8), earning them their first-ever ticket to the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in Bangladesh from October 3-20 this year.

Ireland won the toss and elected to bat first, but the decision backfired as Bryce produced a sensational performance with the ball in the Powerplay overs.   Read More...