In the 17th match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, England delivered a dominant performance as they thumped Scotland by 10 wickets and chased down a modest target of 110 with 10 overs to spare.
After winning the toss and opting to bat, Scotland struggled to gain momentum, managing a total of just 109. Sarah Bryce anchored the innings with a gritty 27 off 31, while her sister Kathryn Bryce contributed a valuable 33 off 28. Despite their efforts, England’s disciplined bowling attack constantly chipped away at the wickets, stifling Scotland’s hopes for a strong finish.
The lower middle-order failed to rise to the occasion, leaving Scotland unable to accelerate in the later stages. Every English bowler, except Sarah Glenn, picked up at least one wicket, with Sophie Ecclestone standing out, claiming 2 for 13.
In response, England’s openers, Maia Bouchier and Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, wasted no time in asserting their dominance. Playing with aggressive intent from the start, they capitalized on a dropped catch early in Bouchier’s innings, and from that point, the pair never looked back.
Bouchier was in sublime form, notching up a blistering 62* off 34 balls, while Wyatt-Hodge followed suit with a rapid-fire 51* off 26 balls. Their flawless partnership, punctuated by precision shot selection and a flurry of boundaries, saw England cruise to victory with a massive 10 overs to spare, sealing a comprehensive win.
Bouchier’s match-winning knock earned her the Player of the Match award, with fans taking to the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to celebrate England’s dominant performance.
This kind of strong start is crucial in T20 matches, where aggressive batting can put pressure on the opposition and create scoring opportunities.
— {زاہد حسین} Zahid Hussain (@zhd_786) October 13, 2024
Well done queens 👑
— AckiB (@Butt_Tamiz) October 13, 2024
🔥 Unstoppable! England’s opening duo blazed their way to half-centuries, setting the stage on fire at the #T20WorldCup. What a display of power and precision! 🌟#ENGvSCO
— Er. Shivam Mishra (@ershivam1407) October 13, 2024
“Congratulations, Maia Bouchier! What an incredible performance—62* off just 34 balls is truly impressive! Keep shining on the world stage! 🌟🏏 #POTM #T20WorldCup“
— SHA_Insight_X (@Shahisha27) October 13, 2024
Who needs Bazball when we got BouchierBall!!! Victory by 10 wickets with 10 overs to spare? Have that! #ENGVSCO
— Paul Watson (@Paulo_OWC) October 13, 2024
Domination by England women. Chased down 110 in 10 overs for no loss. #ENGvSCO
— Abhishek (@abhishekr2502) October 13, 2024
Loves all things female cricket