Scotland beat Ireland to earn first T20 World Cup win

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Highlights: Scotland win in dominant display against Ireland

Women's T20 World Cup, Group 2, Old Trafford

Scotland 161-5 (20 overs):K Bryce 60, S Bryce 49; Canning 3-27

Ireland 121 (19.1 overs):Hunter 39; Gordon 3-16, Fraser 3-19

Scotland won by 40 runs

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 skipper Kathryn Bryce (60). 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. 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.

Ireland won the toss and elected to bowl first in a cold, windy and mainly overcast Manchester.

It looked to be a good decision as the Scots were reduced to 36-2,. the Bryce sisters changed the momentum of the match with a decisive third-wicket partnership.

Kathryn's quickfire 60 from 39 balls included six boundaries. a six while the pair piled up 36 runs from just two overs.

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Ireland will rue two chances to dismiss the Scottish captain with Alana Dalzell misjudging the flight of the ball on the boundary before Alice Tector spilled an easier opportunity.

Ireland pegged back Scotland in the final overs to keep the target down to 162 with Ava Canning (3-27) the pick of the bowlers.

The Irish needed a strong start with the bat. reached 37-1 before losing the key wicket of captain Gaby Lewis (11), who was stumped from a Katherine Fraser delivery.

Amy Hunter top-scored with 39. Orla Prendergast made 33 but the Irish were undone by impressive spin bowling from Gordon (3-16) and Fraser (3-19).

Gordon's three wickets came in the same over to leave Ireland on 70-6. from there Scotland eased to victory, their fourth in a row against Saturday's opponents.

Ireland are back in action against hosts England on Tuesday at Southampton while next up for the Scots is a Headingly meeting with West Indies on Thursday.

Scotland captain. player of the match Kathryn Bryce:"There's a lot of emotions flying around right at the moment it was absolutely outstanding. Looking at the crowd, the support from both teams was outstanding so massive thanks to everyone who has travelled down.

"I think the way Sarah (Bryce] attacked in the middle period made it really easy for me at the other end. I was really pleased to go out there and do that today and set the tone for the competition. I just want to be able to put in a performance for the team."

Ireland captain Gaby Lewis:"I think it was the middle period (where it went wrong). We had a good start and that middle period just slipped away. Scotland ran really well, played really well, so hats off to them.

"The momentum was with us early on, I guess if we had a better power play, but it's hard to put a finger on what phase of the game (cost us), but go back to the drawing board. hopefully improve next game.

"It's a long tournament. We still have four more games. there are teams we think we can put in a fight against and beat so regroup and stick together that's all I can say."