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England Women put on a dominant display to comfortably defeat Scotland Women by 10 wickets in Match 17 of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, held at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. After winning the toss, Scotland opted to bat first but were restricted to a modest total by a disciplined English bowling attack.
Disciplined bowling keep Scotland batters at bay
Scotland’s innings started cautiously, with their top-order struggling to gain momentum. Opener Saskia Horley could only manage 13 runs off 23 balls, while Sarah Bryce showed some resistance, scoring 27 off 31 with three boundaries. The most notable contribution came from Kathryn Bryce, who top-scored with a fighting 33 off 28 deliveries, including four fours. Despite her efforts, Scotland could only manage 109/6 in their allotted 20 overs, failing to accelerate during the crucial middle and death overs.
England’s bowlers were effective in containing the Scottish batters. Sophie Ecclestone was the standout performer, taking 2 wickets for just 13 runs in her four overs, while Natalie Sciver, Lauren Bell, Charlotte Dean, and Danielle Gibson chipped in with a wicket each. Ecclestone’s sharp and accurate bowling kept Scotland on the back foot throughout their innings.
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Maia Bouchier and Danielle Wyatt sizzle with the bat
In response, England’s openers, Maia Bouchier and Danielle Wyatt, made light work of the chase, putting up an explosive and unbroken partnership. Bouchier led the charge with an aggressive knock of 62 off 34 balls, hitting 12 fours to dismantle the Scottish bowling attack. Wyatt played a supporting yet brisk innings, scoring 51 off 26 deliveries, including seven boundaries. Their combined efforts saw England reach the target in just 10 overs without losing a wicket, sealing an emphatic 10-wicket win.
Scotland’s bowlers struggled to find any breakthroughs, with Rachel Slater, Olivia Bell, and others unable to contain the English openers. The lack of penetration and accuracy allowed Bouchier and Wyatt to score freely and chase down the target with ease.
Bouchier was named the Player of the Match for her match-winning innings, which ensured that England remained unbeaten in the tournament. This comprehensive win highlights England’s strong form and solidifies their position as one of the favorites for the title.
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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
