New Delhi [India], April 19 (ANI): Scotland have now been eliminated from contention for a top-two finish in the tournament after Ireland won the competition, resulting in two wins out of five games in the Qualifier, as stated. ICC website.

After Ireland had wasted a promising beginning, Laura Delany Her late surge (57*) helped maintain their calm, whereas Kathryn Bryce’s exceptional all-around display (131* and 3/49) almost led her side to victory.

As they vie for a chance atqualification, Scotland won the coin toss and chose to bat first in their concluding tournament game against Ireland . However, they got off to a shaky start as Ireland hit early, dismissing both openers rapidly one after another.

Ava Canning Then took the important wicket of Sarah Bryce, cutting down Scotland Up to 19 for the third wicket, Ailsa Lister and Kathryn Bryce stabilized the innings with a crucial 62-run stand. However, two rapid dismissals ensued shortly after, putting them in a tricky position. Scotland with nearly half of their team back in the pavilion having scored only 100 runs.

Katherine Fraser then teamed up with Bryce at the wicket, and together they built a crucial partnership of 65 runs before Katherine Fraser was out for 33 due to an exceptional bowl from Cara Murray. Towards the end of the game, Priyanaz Chatterji and Rachel Slater contributed significantly with their bat as well, yet it was Kathryn Bryce who held down the fort with her outstanding performance.

The skipper notched her first ODI century, remaining undefeated at 131 from 137 deliveries, which featured 14 boundaries and 2 maximums. This stellar performance led by their captain propelled Scotland reaching a competitive total of 268.

Ava Canning Her remarkable stats of 3 for 48 positioned her as the most notable bowler. Ireland While Cara Murray added two wickets of her own, Orla Prendergast and Jane Maguire each contributed one wicket as well.

Ireland His response was clear and decisive, with the openers. Sarah Forbes And Gaby Lewis started with a series of boundaries. By the 15-over point, they had amassed 86 runs, giving Ireland an advantage in the match and maintaining the necessary run rate. When their partnership surpassed the century mark, concern became evident on the Scots' faces.

In time, a regrettable miscommunication among the batsmen resulted in Forbes leaving after 55 runs. She stumbled while trying to complete a phantom run. When Katherine Fraser dismissed Amy Hunter with the very first ball for a golden duck, Scotland We were genuinely back in the competition. Gaby Lewis stabilized things initially alongside Orla Prendergast, but then she was bowled by a precise throw from Chloe Abel.

Nevertheless, the Irish batsmen kept up their assault, capitalizing on the loose deliveries. Scotland fielders.

Kathryn Bryce responded for Scotland by taking the wicket of Prendergast (33). Following this, the fielding team effectively restricted the batting side’s scoring options, pushing the required run rate above six runs per over.

The dependable Katherine Fraser contributed with figures of 2/37 during the middle overs and also executed a remarkable catch in the 40th over off Chloe Abel’s bowling, aiding significantly in putting pressure on the opposition. Scotland back in command.

Just as Scotland had taken charge, former Ireland skipper Laura Delany discovered an accomplice in Jane Maguire. Together, they executed a series of aggressive shots and narrowed their team’s deficit before Maguire was dismissed in the 49th over.

An exhilarating finale was witnessed as Ireland required seven runs to secure victory. The shrewd Bryce delivered impressively and got rid of Ava Canning To keep the equation as two down two and then one down one with one wicket remaining.

Ultimately, it was Delany who succeeded in sneaking a leg bye to yield Ireland A celebrated victory with the last shot. (ANI)