Islamabad, Sep 29: Pakistan T20 World Cup Setback as They Suffer Defeat in Warm-Up
Chasing 133, Scotland reached the target with 12 balls to spare, losing only two wickets. Openers Saskia Horley and Sarah Bryce gave Scotland a solid start with a 74-run partnership that lasted until the 12th over.
Nashra Sandhu broke the standby dismissing Horley, who contributed 48 off 42 balls, including six boundaries.
Sarah Bryce remained unbeaten with a top score of 60 from 52 balls, featuring three fours and two sixes. Despite Kathryn Bryce being run out in the 18th over, Scotland easily completed the chase. Nashra Sandhu was the sole wicket-taker for Pakistan.
Earlier, Pakistan struggled with the bat, managing only 132/9 in their 20 overs. Sadaf Shams (2) was dismissed early, and Pakistan continued to lose wickets as Olivia Bell and Abtaha Maqsood dismantled the top order.
Pakistan’s middle-order tried to stabilize the innings, with Omaima Sohail scoring 30 from 29 balls. Late contributions from Fatima Sana (20) and Iram Javed (12) gave a final push to the total. For Scotland, Kathryn Bryce claimed three wickets, while Olivia Bell and Abtaha Maqsood took two each.
Pakistan T20 World Cup Setback Scotland’s comprehensive win demonstrated strong performances with both bat and ball ahead of the tournament.
