DERBY, UK: Pakistan’s preparations for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 suffered another major blow on Tuesday as Scotland handed them a 41-run defeat via the DLS method in a rain-affected warm-up fixture at the County Ground.
The result marks Pakistan’s second consecutive loss in the practice matches, following their nine-wicket drubbing at the hands of Sri Lanka in the opening warm-up.
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With the main tournament just days away, captain Fatima Sana now faces pressing questions over her team’s bowling discipline, batting fragility, and ability to handle pressure, areas that will be ruthlessly tested when Pakistan face arch-rivals India on June 14 at Edgbaston, followed by South Africa on June 17 at the same venue.
Scotland, in contrast, delivered a statement performance led by their inspirational captain.
Bryce’s blistering 94 powers Scotland to 187-5
Invited to bat first, Scotland posted a commanding 187-5 in their 20 overs, a total built around a breathtaking knock from skipper Kathryn Bryce.
Bryce smashed 94 runs from just 43 deliveries, a dazzling innings featuring 11 fours and three sixes. Her aggressive approach left Pakistan’s bowlers scattered and searching for answers, as she targeted boundaries with remarkable consistency.
Opening batter Darcey Carter played the ideal supporting role, contributing a composed 45 off 36 balls with seven boundaries. Late-order contributions from Katherine Fraser (19 off 19) and Priyanaz Chatterji (18 not out off 14) pushed Scotland beyond the 185-run mark.
For Pakistan, Tasmia Rubab, Sadia Iqbal, and Ayesha Zafar managed one wicket each, but none could stem the flow of runs or break Bryce’s dominant stand.
Pakistan’s chase stumbles before rain halts play
In reply, Pakistan’s batting line-up collapsed under pressure, slipping to 62-5 in just nine overs before persistent rain forced an early stoppage. With no resumption possible, the DLS method declared Scotland winners by 41 runs.
Muneeba Ali Siddiqui top-scored with a subdued 20 off 22 balls, including a single six. Iram Javed offered a brisk 14 off nine deliveries with two fours, but regular wickets prevented any momentum from building. Captain Fatima Sana remained unbeaten on 12, while Aliya Riaz was not out on 1 when rain arrived.
Scotland’s Rachel Slater was the pick of the bowlers, claiming impressive figures of 2-11 from two overs. Bryce, Fraser, and Chloe Abel each took one wicket apiece – Bryce capping off a near-flawless all-round performance.
Back-to-back defeats sound alarm bells for Pakistan
Tuesday’s loss followed a similarly one-sided defeat to Sri Lanka in Pakistan’s opening warm-up fixture. In that match, Pakistan had posted 168-8 in 20 overs, only to see Sri Lanka chase it down with remarkable ease, losing just one wicket in 18.4 overs.
The consecutive defeats expose worrying vulnerabilities in Pakistan’s bowling attack and middle-order resilience. With India and South Africa waiting in the group stage, captain Fatima Sana has little time to address these shortcomings.
