DERBY: Pakistan suffered a 41-run defeat (DLS method) against Scotland in their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup warm-up match here on Tuesday, as a dropped chance and a batting collapse once again exposed familiar shortcomings ahead of the global event.

Set a revised target in a rain-curtailed contest, Pakistan were left struggling at 62 for 5 in nine overs when persistent showers brought an early end to proceedings at Derby, handing Scotland a comfortable win after their commanding total of 191 for 5.

Earlier, captain Kathryn Bryce led from the front with a blistering unbeaten 94 off 43 deliveries, capitalising on a crucial reprieve early in her innings to propel Scotland to a strong finish after a steady start.

Pakistan, who opted to field, began promisingly, keeping Scotland to 41 without loss in the powerplay. Left-arm spinner Sadia Iqbal provided the breakthrough shortly after the first drinks interval, trapping Katherine Fraser clean bowled with an arm ball.

Bryce capitalised on the missed opportunity when she was dropped early by Nashra Sandhu, striking 11 fours and three sixes in her innings.

The Scotland captain accelerated in death overs, as she added 50 runs in the final three to push her side past 190. Pakistan’s bowlers struggled to contain the flow of runs, although Tasmia Rubab, Sadia and Ayesha Zafar managed a wicket each.

Pakistan’s fielding lapses further compounded their problems, with misfields allowing Scotland to maintain pressure.

In response, Pakistan’s batting effort faltered from the outset. Rachel Slater struck twice in quick succession during the powerplay, leaving Pakistan reeling at 45 for 3 and unable to recover meaningful momentum.

The top order failed to settle against disciplined Scottish bowling, with wickets falling at regular intervals as the required rate climbed rapidly. Captain Fatima Sana remained unbeaten on 12 when rain returned to halt play with Pakistan well behind the revised DLS target.

With no further play possible, Scotland were declared winners by 41 runs under the DLS method, extending their strong form in the warm-up fixtures.

Published in Dawn, June 10th, 2026