Ireland’s response was emphatic with the openers Sarah Forbes and Gaby Lewis beginning with a flurry of fours. With 86 runs at the end of the 15-over mark, the Irish took the upper hand in the contest, keeping at pace with the required rate. As the stand crossed the 100-run mark, worries began to show on Scottish faces.
Eventually an unfortunate misunderstanding between the batters led to Forbes’ departure for 55. She fell while trying to attempt a non-existent run. When Katherine Fraser had Amy Hunter out for a first-ball duck Scotland were well and truly back in the contest. Gaby Lewis held the fort with Orla Prendergast briefly, but fell to a sharp delivery by Chloe Abel.
However, the Irish batters continued their charge, making the most of loose work from Scotland fielders.