Scotland v Ireland ODIs: Irish win series in Spain with 33-run victory
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Arlene Kelly took 4-35 as Scotland fell short
Third one-day international, Desert Springs, Almeria, Spain |
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Ireland 239 (50 overs): Paul 70, Delany 41; Rainey 5-41 |
Scotland 206 (49 overs): K Bryce 83, Chatterji 32; Kelly 4-35, Murray 3-36 |
Ireland won by 33 runs |
Ireland beat Scotland by 33 runs to win the three-match one-day series in Spain despite standout performances from Hannah Rainey and Kathryn Bryce.
Having won the toss and elected to bat, Ireland were restricted by Rainey's superb spell of 5-41, but managed to post 239 from their 50 overs, with opener Leah Paul top-scoring with 70.
In reply, Scotland looked on course for victory at 163-3 before the loss of captain Kathryn Bryce for 83 sparked a remarkable collapse and the final seven wickets fell for just 43 runs.
The sides meet in two T20 matches on Tuesday and Wednesday at the same venue.
Ireland started slowly and had Gaby Lewis bowled by Rainey in the powerplay, but wicketkeeper Amy Hunter (37) added 78 with Paul for the second wicket to steady the ship.
Abtaha Maqsood struck twice in quick succession to dismiss Hunter and Orla Prendergast, but Paul remained and continued to accumulate, this time alongside captain Laura Delany (41).
Rainey eventually had Paul caught behind with the score on 156 before 26 from Arlene Kelly and other contributions from the lower order helped Ireland to a competitive total.
Scotland got off to a disastrous start in their chase as Sarah Bryce was bowled by Alana Dalzell third ball, but that brought sister Kathryn to the crease and she continued her stellar form.
In making her third consecutive half-century, Scotland's captain put her side in a position of dominance. However, after she was bowled by Georgina Dempsey, Ireland sniffed an opening and seized their chance.
Arlene Kelly took the final four wickets to fall and also ran out Ellen Watson as Scotland crumpled to a disappointing defeat.