In Abu Dhabi, Scotland suffered a heavy defeat against Sri Lanka in the Women’s T20 World Cup qualifier. The final score was 10 wickets for Sri Lanka, after they bowled out Scotland for just 94 runs in 18.1 overs. Kavisha Dilhari and Inoshi Priyadharshani were the standout performers for Sri Lanka, taking 4-13 and 3-11 respectively.
Scotland responded with determination to this loss and are now set to face the United States and Thailand in their next matches. The top two teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals, with the eventual finalists securing a spot at the Women’s T20 World Cup in Bangladesh later this year.
The tournament features teams from Ireland, Zimbabwe, the Netherlands, United Arab Emirates, and Vanuatu in Group B. The final will take place on May 7th, following the semi-finals on May 5th. With their upcoming matches crucial for their knockout stage qualification, Scotland is determined to bounce back and secure their place in the tournament.
Despite their initial defeat against Sri Lanka, Scotland’s players showed great resilience and determination to improve their performance for their next matches against United States and Thailand. With two more chances left before reaching the knockout stages of the tournament, Scotland must continue to focus on improving their game plan if they want to secure a spot in
