Scotland suffered a 16-run defeat by Bangladesh in their first ever outing at a Women's T20 World Cup. Set 120 to win on a slow pitch and in humid conditions in Sharjah, Scotland were stifled by Bangladesh's variety of spin options and could only manage 103-7.

Bangladesh Women won their first T20 World Cup game in over ten years as they kickstarted the ICC T20 World Cup, 2024 on a positive note with a comfortable win over Scotland Women by 16 runs.

Scotland wicketkeeper-batter Sarah Bryce tried her best to get her side over the line with an unbeaten knock of 49 off 52 balls in the chase, but she didn't get enough support from her teammates as her side could only manage 103 for seven in their allotted 20 overs.

Watch the best of Bangladesh's spin bowlers as they beat Scotland by sixteen runs in the opening game of the Women's T20 World Cup.

The ninth Women's T20 World Cup gets underway in the United Arab Emirates, with wins to Pakistan and Bangladesh in Sharjah.

Bangladesh kicked off the Women's T20 World Cup campaign with a scrappy 16-run win over tournament debutants Scotland in the searing heat of Sharjah on Thursday. After winning the toss and batting first,

Bangladesh claimed their first win at an ICC Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup since 2014 as they defeated debutants Scotland by 16 runs. Saskia Horley took three late wickets to stifle Bangladesh who had been led by Sobhana Mostary as she produced her highest international score of 36, as they made 119 for seven.