Stand‑in captain Charlie Dean led England to a 38‑run win over Scotland at Headingley, keeping the hosts unbeaten in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. Sophia Dunkley smashed 57 off 37 balls, while Sophie Ecclestone claimed 2‑23 and became the fifth bowler to reach 150 T20I wickets. England posted a formidable 200‑5.

Scotland opened brightly, with Darcey Carter and Katherine Fraser adding 29 and 23 runs, and Sarah Bryce striking 34 off 24. However England’s middle order accelerated; Alice Capsey contributed 40, Freya Kemp 39 and Dani Gibson 30, delivering 61 runs in the final six overs. The Scots managed 162‑7, falling short of the target.

Dean praised the team’s flexibility, noting the high total gave England a cushion while the bowlers could improve their discipline. The victory pushes England to four points from four games, positioning them strongly for a semi‑final berth. Scotland, despite a competitive effort, exits the tournament without advancing.

Group A also saw Bangladesh edge Pakistan by 23 runs and Australia crush the Netherlands by 98, maintaining unbeaten records. Those results leave England and Australia as the only perfect sides in the group stage, intensifying the race for the top spot and setting up a potential clash later in the competition.