The fifth match of the Women’s T20 Quadrangular Series 2025 saw Scotland Women cruise to a comfortable seven wicket win over Namibia Women after a clinical all-round performance. Chasing a small target of 82, Scotland wrapped up the game with 34 balls to spare, capping off a dominant outing with both bat and ball.
Namibia won the toss and decided to bat first; they had a tough time settling in as Scotland’s bowlers hit their lengths from the very first over. Mekelaye Mwatile’s dismissal for 4 off Rachel Slater set the tone, and things only went downhill from there. The top order failed to find any rhythm, with Yasmeen Khan falling for a 5-ball duck and skipper Sune Wittmann managing only one run. By the time the third wicket fell at 23, Namibia were already under serious pressure.
Opener Kayleen Green stood tall amid the chaos, playing a gritty and determined knock of 42 off 56 balls that included 3 magnificent sixes. She was the backbone of Namibia’s innings, keeping the scoreboard ticking while wickets kept tumbling at the other end. With calmness and plenty of patience, she ensured her team at least had something to bowl at, and tried to put up some runs on board. Merczerly Gorases chipped in with 12, but apart from that, Namibia’s batting never truly clicked. Scotland’s bowlers kept things tight, leaving no room for easy runs.
Rachel Slater was the standout performer for Scotland, finishing with impressive figures of 3 wickets by giving only 11 runs. Hannah Rainey and Olivia Bell supported her well with two wickets each, while Priyanaz Chatterji also took 2 wickets with economy of just 1.75. Thanks to their collective effort, Namibia were restricted to a modest 81 for 9 at the end of their 20 overs.
In reply, Scotland’s chase began cautiously. Ailsa Lister fell early for just 1, stumped off the bowling of Eveleen Kejarukua, but Scotland never looked flustered. Darcey Carter and Ellen Watson rebuilt with a composed 56 run partnership that took the game firmly away from Namibia. Carter played a patient hand of 22 off 31, while Watson kept the scoreboard moving with 30 from 34 deliveries.
A small wobble came when both fell in quick succession, but by then, Scotland were already well ahead of the required rate. Captain Sarah Bryce ensured a steady finish with an unbeaten 11 off 11, while Megan McColl played a lively cameo, smashing 14* off just six balls, including two boundaries. Their calm approach sealed Scotland’s chase in 14.2 overs.
The match highlighted the sharp contrast between the two teams on the day Scotland’s discipline and execution stood out, while Namibia will rue their lack of partnerships and a below Women par total. They’ll hope to regroup quickly, but for Scotland, it was a convincing win and a strong statement in the tournament.
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