Scotland beat Ireland to earn first T20 World Cup win

Scotland beat Ireland to earn first T20 World Cup winImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Sarah Bryce congratulates her sister Kathryn on reaching a half-century against IrelandByAlvin McCaigBBC Sport NI contributorPublished31 minutes agoCommentsWomen's T20 World Cup, Group 2, Old Trafford Scotland 161-5 (20 overs): K Bryce 60, S Bryce 49; Canning 3-27Ireland 121 (19.1 overs): Hunter 39, Gordon 3-16, Fraser 3-19Scotland won by 40 runsScorecard. Tables.Scotland secured their first T20 World Cup win thanks to an impressive 40-run victory over Ireland in the Old Trafford opener.A superb 106-run partnership between Kathryn Bryce (60) and her sister Sarah Bryce (49) helped the Scots to 161-5 from their 20 overs.Kirstie Gordon took three wickets in an over as the Irish struggled in reply and they were bowled out for 121.Scotland tasted victory for a first time at the fifth attempt while Ireland's miserable T20 World Cup record continues, having lost all 18 games. More to follow.Related topicsNorthern Ireland Sport