The penultimate matchday in the Global Qualifier group stage saw Scotland make a major statement of intent, by beating one of the tournament favourites, Thailand, with 32 balls to spare putting themselves in a strong position for the super six. Ireland fell short against Bangladesh despite heroics by their skipper saw Gaby Lewis score 73 runs. Ireland are still in a strong position to make it to the super six, but will hope they don’t live to regret this loss.

Thailand 118-6 (20 overs)

Naruemol Chaiwai 73* (55), Chanida Sutthiruang 22 (27); Katherine Fraser 2-25

Scotland 124-5 (14.4 overs)

Sarah Bryce 52* (35), Katherine Fraser 41 (31); Suleeporn Laomi 3-39

Scotland win by 5 wickets

In a crucial fixture for Scotland which could have seen their chances at a place at the super-six falter against one of the favourites in the group, they won the toss and elected to bowl first.

Calling it a dream start wouldn’t do justice to the situation as Skipper Kathryn Bryce struck on the first ball of the match sending the Scots into jubilation against the side that took their hands off the ICC Emerging Nations Trophy.

Thailand had their heavy hitters silenced, with inform batters Natthakan Chantam 1 (7) and Nannapat Koncharoenkai 9 (27) falling to make a mark. Chantam was dismissed in a run-out with Sarah Bryce catching her short while Koncharoenkai was bowled by Abtaha Maqsood before being able to up the acceleration.

Thailand's captain Naruemol Chaiwai held together the innings and put up a masterful performance scoring 73* from 55 balls in what could have been a humiliating defeat, carrying the total to 118.

Scotland were left speechless when Darcey Carter lost her wicket with an unfortunate run-out that left them at 0-1, the scorecard continued to stack against them as Kathryn was dismissed by Puttawong in the next over.

In comes Sarah to join Fraser, the duo added 67 in 51 balls to regain the momentum before Fraser was caught and bowled by Suleeporn Laomi.

This did not hinder the scoring rate for Sarah as the wicketkeeper batter continued to attack and improve their already impressive run-rate, wrapping up the chase and securing her half century with a six ending up on 52* from 35 balls.

The knock allowed Scotland to win with 32 balls remaining against one of the best teams in the group.

Bangladesh 153-7 (20 overs)

Sharmin Akhter 52 (45), Dilara Akter 35 (27); Jane Maguire 2-24

Ireland 124-5 (14.4 overs)

Gaby Lewis 73 (58), Amy Hunter 35* (25); Shorna Akter 2-17

Bangladesh win by 9 runs

In the clash of the full member nations, Ireland headed into the match against the already qualified Bangladesh and were put into bowl first, needing one win to secure their own place at the super-six.

Alana Dalzell struck in the third over leaving Bangladesh at 13-1, however Dilara Akter 35 (27) and Sharmin Akther 52 (45) put up a 70 run partnership between the two to tip the scales in their favour. The Ireland bowling unit looked to struggle without Ava Canning who had to depart the squad due to injury until Akter was finally cleaned up by Lara McBride.

Jane Maguire picked up two scalps including the skipper Nigar Sultana at 13 (13),  in a stellar spell where she had an economy rate of 6.00, bested only by Prendergast who ended with figures of 1-15 in four overs as Bangladesh failed to score big from her bowling.

Shortly after her half-century Akhter was quickly picked up by Arlene Kelly, Kelly picked up her second wicket in the form of Sobhana Mostary who scored a blitz of 30 runs in 16 balls powering Bangladesh to 153-7.

The second innings got off to a solid start for Ireland with Amy Hunter and skipper Gaby Lewis striking the ball well, until Hunter had to retire at 25 (19) after being unable to continue due to pain in her hamstring.

Things went from bad to worse for Ireland as Prendergast 12 (12) and Leah Paul 0  were dismissed within two balls of each other in a Shorna Akter, taking the game further away from the Irish.

Captain Lewis took the game to the wire scoring 73 runs until she lost her wicket and despite the returning Hunter's efforts the Irish fell nine runs short.