Toss Ireland chose to bowl vs Scotland
During the pitch report, Charles Dagnall said he expected it to be a “low-scoring surface”, adding that the team chasing would have a better chance at Old Trafford. The straight boundaries measured around 70m, while the square boundaries were 60m and 61m.
This is Scotland’s second straight appearance at the T20 World Cup, while Ireland are eyeing their first win in the tournament, having been unsuccessful in 17 attempts previously.
Ireland head into the T20 World Cup with confidence, having beaten West Indies and Pakistan in the tri-series at home. The two sides have met 15 times in T20Is, with Ireland winning nine of those encounters.
Ireland: 1 Amy Hunter (wk), 2 Alana Dalzell, 3 Gaby Lewis (capt), 4 Orla Prendergast, 5 Rebecca Stokell, 6 Leah Paul, 7 Alice Tector, 8 Arlene Kelly, 9 Ava Canning, 10 Cara Murray 11 Aimee Maguire
Scotland: 1 Darcey Carter, 2 Katherine Fraser, 3 Kathryn Bryce (capt), 4 Sarah Bryce (wk), 5 Megan McColl, 6 Priyanaz Chatterji, 7 Ailsa Lister, 8 Rachel Slater, 9 Chloe Abel, 10 Kirstie Gordon, 11 Gabriella Fontenla
