Scotland Women vs Uganda Women
4th Match, ICC Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy 2025/26 | Terdthai Cricket Ground, Bangkok
Toss: Scotland Women won the toss and opted to bat first
Scotland Women: 115/9 (20 overs) – Darcey Carter 54* (50), Megan McColl 32 (22); Janet Mbabazi 3-17
Uganda Women: 100/6 (20 overs) – Immaculate Nakisuuyi 36 (42), Esther Iloku 24 (33); Priyanaz Chatterji 2-20
Result: Scotland Women won by 15 runs
Player of the Match: Darcey Carter (54* & 2 catches)
Scotland Women secured a hard-fought 15-run victory over Victoria Pearls in a tense, low-scoring encounter, defending a modest total of 115 for 9 to restrict their opponents to 100 for 6.
Darcey Carter’s resilient, unbeaten half-century proved the difference, earning her the Player of the Match award for her 54* off 50 balls, complemented by two sharp catches in the field.
After winning the toss and electing to bat first, Scotland got off to a disastrous start, slumping to 8 for 1 in the second over when Ailsa Lister was bowled for a duck.
Early wickets continued to fall, with Ellen Watson (11) and Sarah Bryce (6) unable to convert starts, leaving Scotland reeling at 53 for 3 after 9 overs.
The innings was revived by a spirited 50-run partnership for the fourth wicket between Megan McColl and Darcey Carter.
McColl provided the early impetus, racing to 32 off just 22 balls with six boundaries, striking at 145.45.
However, Uganda struck back decisively in the 15th and 16th overs through Janet Mbabazi, who claimed three quick wickets – including McColl stumped and Priyanaz Chatterji trapped lbw – to trigger a dramatic collapse.
From a promising 103 for 3, Scotland lost six wickets for just four runs in 11 balls, including three run-outs amid mounting pressure.
Carter, holding firm at one end, shepherded the tail with calm authority, adding vital late runs to push Scotland past the 100-mark and finish on 115 for 9.
Her knock included five fours and a six, forming the backbone of the innings at a run-a-ball when others struggled for fluency.
Mbabazi was Uganda’s standout bowler with 3 for 17 in her three overs, well-supported by single strikes from Consy Aweko and Sarah Akiteng.
Chasing 116 on a surface offering assistance to bowlers, Uganda’s reply began catastrophically when Janet Mbabazi was lbw for a two-ball duck in the first over.
A steady second-wicket stand of 64 between Esther Iloku (24 off 33) and Immaculate Nakisuuyi (36 off 42) rebuilt the innings, keeping the required rate in check through the middle overs and taking Uganda to a competitive 74 for 2 by the 14th over.
Scotland’s spinners then turned the game decisively. Abtaha Maqsood removed both set batters in quick succession, while tight bowling from the likes of Olivia Bell and Chloe Abel (4-0-14-0) squeezed the scoring.
Priyanaz Chatterji compounded Uganda’s woes in the death overs, picking up two wickets in the 18th and 20th to ensure no late surge.
Rita Musamali’s unbeaten 20 off 24 provided some resistance, but Uganda ultimately fell short at 100 for 6, needing 16 runs more for victory.
The over-by-over comparison (worm graph) highlighted Scotland’s mid-innings acceleration through the Carter-McColl partnership, which lifted them above par after a slow powerplay.
Uganda tracked closely until the 14th over but were strangled thereafter, managing only 36 runs while losing five wickets in the final 10 overs as the required rate climbed beyond reach.
This victory gives Scotland Women two crucial points in the tournament standings, with Carter’s all-round contribution proving pivotal on a challenging Bangkok pitch.