The City Pharmacy PNG Lewas went down by 7 runs to Scotland at the International Cricket Council Women's World Cup Qualifier yesterday at the MCA Ground, Sri Lanka.
The Lewas won the toss and elected to field sending the Scots in to bat first in the Group B match.
Lewas’ captain, Pauke Siaka led the charge with the ball in hand destroying the Scots’ with figures of 6/19 to have them all bowled out for 169.
The bulk of the Scots’ runs came from the middle order from Rachel Scholes (35), Elizabeth Priddle (31) and Kari Anderson (26).
In their run chase, the Lewas got off to a strong start with openers Brenda Tau (46) and Tanya Ruma (32) on fire.
But their dismissals triggered a batting collapse to leave the Lewas struggling at 5/106.
Wickets continued to fall as the Scots went on to bowl the Lewas out for 162 and win by 7 runs.
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