Scotland ease to T20 qualifying win over Thailand

ICC Women’s T20 World Cup qualifier, Kirtipur, Nepal

Thailand 118-6 (20 overs): Chaiwai 73; Fraser 2-25

Scotland 124-5 (14.4 overs): S Bryce 52, Fraser 41; Laomi 3-39

Scotland won by five wickets

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A superb half-century from Sarah Bryce in a five-wicket win over Thailand boosted Scotland’s hopes of qualifying for the Women’s T20 World Cup.

Bryce’s unbeaten 52 in Kirtipur, Nepal, led her side to a victory that leaves Scotland in second place in Group B after three matches.

Thailand captain Naruemol Chaiwai had struck a superb 73 not out, but her side were restricted to 118-6 from their 20 overs.

In reply, Scotland eased to their target, with Katherine Fraser also contributing 41 as they reached 124-5 with five overs to spare.

Netherlands lead the group after three straight wins, with Scotland and Thailand having won two and lost one.

The Scots next play Nepal on Monday.