Scotland hammer Ireland to secure first-ever T20 World Cup win

Scotland claimed their first-ever ICC Women's T20 World Cup win with a 40-run thumping of Ireland in their opening match of the 2026 tournament at Old Trafford.

Scotland skipper Kathryn Bryce and former England spinner Kirstie Gordon were the difference makers as the former smashed 60 off 39 balls to set Ireland a stiff 162 to win, before Gordon (3-16) dismantled their middle order with three wickets in four balls.