Sri Lanka, May 6 -- Scotland stunned Ireland in the first semi-final of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier 2024 with a brilliant victory at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

Skipper Kathryn Bryce starred with an all-round performance as Scotland punched tickets to their first Women's T20 World Cup later this year.

Opting to bat first to set the tone in the semi-final clash, Ireland were in early trouble with captain Bryce on fire with the new ball.

The Scotland skipper sent back the dangerous opening pair in the very first over to peg Ireland back. Amy Hunter was castled by an inswinger off the second ball of the game and Gaby Lewis smashed a pull straight to short mid-wicket off the fifth ball of the over.

Ireland's woes co...