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Scotland beat Ireland to claim first T20 World Cup win

Scotland beat Ireland to claim first T20 World Cup win
BBC Sport Saturday 13 June 2026, 14:39 UTC 1 min read
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Scotland make history at Old Trafford with a dominant 40-run victory over Ireland to secure their first ever win in a women's T20 World Cup.

Scotland make history at Old Trafford with a dominant 40-run victory over Ireland to secure their first ever win in a women's T20 World Cup.
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