With Scotland’s World Cup dreams hanging by a thread and Ireland playing for pride, which players will rise to the occasion in match no. 13 of the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier 2025? Our Fantasy XI blends tactical nous and high-octane matchups to help you dominate your leagues.
Kathryn Bryce’s Scotland is on a do-or-die mission. Sitting 3rd with 4 points, Scotland needs a decisive win and a Bangladesh victory over Pakistan and the hosts also losing to Thailand, to keep their World Cup hopes alive. Eliminated after 2 points from 4 games, Ireland could derail Scotland’s campaign. A Scotland loss or Pakistan winning both their games will pull the curtains on Scotland’s ODI World Cup dreams.
Fantasy 11 picks for Ireland Women vs Scotland Women
Wicketkeepers:
Sarah Bryce:
She has played a crucial role in the batting department in the ongoing tournament. She has scored 123 runs at a strike rate of 82.55 and an impressive average of 30.75 in four innings with the bat, which includes one half-century to her name. She has made some important contributions with the bat; however, she hasn’t managed to convert those starts into a decisive score as yet. As far as her wicket-keeping is concerned, she is one of the best keepers going around in Scotland. She has to be one of the key members of your Fantasy 11.
Amy Hunter:
The 19-year-old wicket-keeper batter from Ireland, Amy Hunter, is an exciting prospect, known for her fearless and aggressive intent. She is leading the Irish batting department from the front, topping the run-scoring charts for Ireland with 201 runs at a strike rate of 96.17 and a sensational average of 50.25 in four innings with the bat for her side, which also includes one half-century. Her impressive returns with the bat place her 3rd on the list of the tournament’s run-scoring charts. She is a bankable player with the wicket-keeping gloves in hand, behind the stumps. She could make an impact on your side’s bid for glory in the Fantasy circuit.
Ailsa Lister:
Yet another exciting prospect, the 21-year-old wicket-keeper batter from Scotland, Ailsa Lister, is the 4th highest run-scorer for Scotland with 106 runs at a strike rate of 93.80 and an impressive average of 26.75 in four innings with the bat for her side. She is one of those few batters from the Scotland line-up who doesn’t shy away from launching a counterattack on the opposition with her impressive fearless approach, managing to push the opposition bowling attack on the back foot. Her contributions with the bat have been crucial for Scotland in the ongoing tournament.
Batters:
Gaby Lewis:
The Ireland skipper has been instrumental in giving her side a solid start in the ongoing tournament. Must-pick opening batter, aggressive against pace, ideal for Powerplay dominance. She is currently the 2nd highest run-scorer for Ireland with 160 runs at a strike rate of 70.17 and an impressive average of 40 in four innings, which includes one half-century.
The results in the tournament don’t reflect Gaby Lewis’s impressive leadership, as they have just managed a solitary win against Thailand in the competition so far. Numerous lapses in the field have eventually ended up costing them the game on numerous occasions.
All-rounders:
Kathryn Bryce:
Scotland’s skipper is the perfect vice-captain pick, a top-order batter with a knack for breakthroughs at an economy of 6.30 and an average of 48.33 in four innings with the ball and leadership grit. She has three wickets to her name in the tournament. She has been the leading run-scorer for Scotland and is currently the 6th highest run-scorer of the tournament with 162 runs to her name at a strike rate of 93.10 and an impressive average of 40.50 in four innings with the bat.
Her tally of runs also includes a couple of half-centuries for her side, including her career-best score of 91 (96 balls) against the hosts Pakistan on 11th April 2025. It is also the highest individual score by a Scottish skipper in Women’s ODIs. She followed that up with another half-century (60 off 58 balls) against Thailand. She could be a vital inclusion in your Fantasy 11.
Orla Prendergast:
Ireland’s vice-captain is a triple-threat, aggressive batter, reliable right-handed pace bowler, and clutch performer under pressure. She has been one of the prominent contributors with the bat as well as with the ball for Ireland in the ongoing tournament. She has scored 100 runs at an average of 25 in four innings with the bat for her side. She has also picked up four wickets at an average of 21.50 and an economy of 3.58 in four innings with the ball for her side, creating a significant all-round impact in the tournament for Ireland.
Laura Delany:
The experienced veteran has stepped up to the big occasion for Ireland, be it with the bat or with the ball; she has raised her hand whenever her team needed her to. She has scored 118 runs at an impressive average of 39.33 in four innings with the bat, which included one half-century for her side, so far. She has also picked up one wicket with the ball for Ireland. She could be a handy pick for your side.
Kathrine Fraser:
She hasn’t had much of an impact, especially with the bat for Scotland so far, however, she has displayed her immense all-round potential on several occasions for her side. She has scored 44 runs in four innings with the bat for Scotland. She has turned it around with the ball, being the leading wicket-taker for Scotland so far with 8 wickets at an average of 20.12 and an economy of 4.53 in four innings with the ball. Expect much of the same kind of impact with the ball for Scotland.
Bowlers:
Rachel Slater:
The left-arm pacer from Scotland, Rachel Slater, has been very effective with the ball, picking up five wickets at an average of 16.20 and an economy of 4.58 in three innings with the ball. Her experience hasn’t allowed the batters to get used to her variations with the ball in hand. She has also recently displayed her prowess with the bat, scoring an unbeaten half-century against Bangladesh on 15th April 2025, her maiden in the ODI format for Scotland. She has a total of 68 runs in a couple of innings with the bat so far.
Abtaha Maqsood:
She hasn’t had the kind of impact that she would have liked, especially with the ball, being the lead spinner, she has played second fiddle to Kathryn Fraser in the tournament. She has picked up five wickets at an average of 32.80 and an economy rate (5.40) slightly on the higher side as per her standards in four innings with the ball. She hasn’t had much of an opportunity with the bat for Scotland so far in the tournament. She could be a game-changer with the ball in your Fantasy 11.
Cara Murray:
Another young leg-spinner from Ireland, Cara Murray, has picked up five wickets at an average of 43.40 and an economy of 6.08 in four innings with the ball for her side so far in the tournament. She is one of their premier spinners in the tournament. She has just a couple of innings with the bat under her belt, scoring 9 runs for her side so far in the tournament.
Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, traditionally favours spinners as the match progresses. Early moisture could assist pacers but expect a slower turn by the 25th over. Batting first (270+ par score) is advisable for teams looking to control the game. A razor-thin contest where middle-order composure decides the outcome. Scotland’s Bryce sisters (Kathryn & Sarah) and Ireland’s Prendergast hold the keys. Expect a 220-240 score, with fantasy managers benefiting from all-rounders and spinners.
