Women’s T20 World Cup: Scotland beat Ireland at Old Trafford to earn first win

Scotland captain and 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 and hopefully improve next game.

“It’s a long tournament. We still have four more games and 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.”