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Scotland's Abbi Bryce Smashes 94 in Stunning T20 World Cup Warm-Up Win "
11 Jun 2026, 3:43 pm
Scotland Announce Themselves Ahead of Women's T20 World Cup
If anyone needed a reminder that the expanded 12-team Women's T20 World Cup 2026 was going to bring surprises, Scotland delivered it emphatically on June 9. Playing a warm-up match against Pakistan ahead of the tournament, Scotland produced a performance that will have every team in the competition taking notice. Teenager Abbi Bryce smashed an extraordinary 94 off just 43 balls as Scotland won via the DLS method in a result few saw coming.
Bryce Sets the Warm-Up Stage on Fire
Abbi Bryce's innings was simply breathtaking. Attacking from the first ball, she hit boundaries at will against a Pakistan bowling attack that had no answer to her clean striking. Her 94 off 43 deliveries was not a fluke innings driven by dropped catches or misfields. It was composed, calculated aggression from a teenager who looked entirely at home against international opposition. Scotland ultimately won comfortably via DLS after rain interrupted proceedings, but the result barely mattered next to the statement Bryce made with the bat.
Ireland Also Win on the Same Day
Scotland were not alone in causing a shock on Tuesday. Ireland also won their warm-up match on the same day, beating Bangladesh in a result that underlined the competitive nature of the associate nations. Amy Canning and Laura Maguire were Ireland's key performers in that game. The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 now features 12 teams for the first time, with Bangladesh, Ireland, Netherlands and Scotland all qualifying through regional qualifiers, and both associate nations made their presence felt immediately.
The Tournament Begins on June 12
With the warm-ups complete, the focus shifts to the main event. The Women's T20 World Cup begins officially at Edgbaston in Birmingham on June 12. Scotland are in a challenging group but performances like Bryce's against Pakistan give their camp real confidence heading in. England face India in a warm-up game today, June 10, before the tournament officially kicks off. All 12 teams have had a chance to prepare and the early signs suggest this edition could be the most competitive Women's T20 World Cup yet.
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