Fri Apr 18 08:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Scotland Women Opt to Bat First, Sproul Early Dismissal Highlights Tense Start
**DUBLIN –** Scotland Women got off to a shaky start in their match against Ireland Women today, losing opener Pippa Sproul early. Winning the toss and electing to bat first, Scotland saw Sproul dismissed twice by Jane Maguire, both times LBW, before she could make a significant contribution to the score.
Sproul faced several dot balls from Maguire and Prendergast, struggling to find her rhythm. While she managed a single run against Prendergast before her dismissals, the pressure was evident from the early stages. Kathryn Bryce leads the Scottish side as captain, and her performance will be crucial in steadying the innings. The match continues with Maryam Faisal joining Bryce at the crease.
First Piper 