Sophia Dunkley smashes England past Scotland as T20 World Cup winning run goes on
England maintained their winning streak in the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup with a 38-run victory over Scotland. Despite the absence of captain Nat Sciver-Brunt, strong batting performances from Sophia Dunkley and others secured the win for the hosts.
Why it matters
The match highlights the competitive nature of the tournament and the depth of the English squad in a high-stakes international sporting event.
Sophia Dunkley on her way to a top score of 57 as England posted 200 against Scotland. Photograph: Alex Davidson-ICC/ICC/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Sophia Dunkley on her way to a top score of 57 as England posted 200 against Scotland. Photograph: Alex Davidson-ICC/ICC/Getty Images Women s T20 World Cup 2026 Sophia Dunkley smashes England past Scotland as T20 World Cup winning run goes on Group 2: England, 200-5, bt Scotland, 162-7, by 38 runs
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