Scotland captain Kathryn Bryce acknowledged that her team failed to set a winning total as their Women’s T20 World Cup journey concluded with a loss to defending champions New Zealand. Despite a strong start, Scotland posted 131/7, which New Zealand chased down with six wickets in hand, leading to Scotland’s elimination from the tournament. Bryce highlighted the final overs of the innings as crucial, noting that they could have added around 20 more runs to make a difference.
Bryce expressed pride in Darcey Carter’s performance, who played a significant role with an unbeaten 72 runs, contributing substantially to Scotland’s total. She commended Carter’s progress and resilience, especially after learning from previous games and applying those lessons effectively. Bryce emphasized the positive aspects of Scotland’s batting and the early breakthroughs they achieved against New Zealand during the PowerPlay.
While Scotland managed to create pressure by taking early wickets, New Zealand’s unbroken century partnership between Izzy Sharp and Brooke Halliday shifted the momentum decisively in their favor. Bryce believed that seizing the opportunities during that partnership could have changed the course of the match. She also noted New Zealand’s smart running between the wickets, which kept the scoreboard ticking even in the absence of boundaries.
Despite Scotland’s tournament exit, Bryce highlighted the team’s progress, particularly in batting and bowling. She mentioned the importance of early wickets in the powerplay and the need to capitalize on such opportunities to control the game’s middle phase effectively.
