Captain Kathryn Bryce set a new record as Scotland Women’s all-time leading run scorer by hitting an unbeaten half-century to guide her team to a seven-wicket victory against host nation United Arab Emirates at the ICC Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy.
Record-Breaking Knock and Run Chase
The skipper struck seven boundaries on her way to 51 not out, helping Scotland successfully chase the target by reaching 142-3 with 11 balls remaining. This milestone innings brought her total international runs to 3,562, putting her one run ahead of Kari Carswell. Her sister, Sarah Bryce, contributed 43 runs while batting at number three following the early dismissal of Darcey Carter in the opening over. Later in the chase, Katherine Fraser chipped in with 15 runs, while Pippa Sproul finished on 16 not out, with bowling contributions from Samaira Dharnidharka who claimed 2-22 for the UAE.
UAE Innings and Tournament Standing
Choosing to bat first, UAE captain Esha Oza anchored her side’s innings with an unbeaten 64 as the team posted 138-4 from their allotted 20 overs. Heena Hotchandani added 43 runs before becoming one of two batters stumped by wicketkeeper Sarah Bryce off the bowling of Kirstie Gordon, who finished with figures of 2-24. Following earlier results that included a win against Papua New Guinea and a loss to Sri Lanka, Scotland occupy second place in Group A and have secured their progression to the Super Six stage.
Scotland will finish their group-stage matches when they face Ireland on Wednesday.
