ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier 2024: Scotland Advances to Semis, UAE Keeps Hopes Alive
As the group stages of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 Global Qualifier draw to a close, the competition for semi-final spots intensifies. Scotland secures a semi-final berth with a victory over Thailand, while UAE keeps their hopes alive with a crucial win against Vanuatu. The outcome of the upcoming Ireland-Netherlands match will determine the final semi-finalist.
Scotland Triumphs Over Thailand, Secures Semi-Final Spot
Scotland 100/4 (17.5) beat Thailand 99/5 (20)
Thailand won the toss and elected to bat first.
Thailand v Scotland | Match Highlights | Women’s T20WC Qualifier 2024
Despite a strong start from Thailand, a disciplined bowling performance from Scotland and a captain’s knock from Kathryn Bryce led Scotland to a semi-final spot. Thailand could only manage 99/5 in their 20 overs, and Scotland chased down the target with six wickets and 13 balls to spare.
UAE Defeats Vanuatu, Keeps Semi-Final Hopes Alive
UAE 133/7 (20) beat Vanuatu 63/8 (20)
Vanuatu won the toss and elected to field first.
UAE v Vanuatu | Match Highlights | Women’s T20WC Qualifier 2024
UAE, needing a win to stay in contention for the semi-finals, delivered a strong performance against Vanuatu. Captain Esha Oza led from the front, and a brilliant spell by Samaira Dharnidharka helped UAE secure a 70-run victory. The win boosted UAE’s net run rate, keeping their semi-final hopes alive.
The Netherlands, currently level on points with UAE, will need to either win their upcoming match against Ireland or maintain a net run rate above UAE’s to secure their semi-final spot.