West Indies survived a major scare to defeat Scotland by seven runs in a dramatic Women's T20 World Cup match at Headingley. Scotland appeared poised for victory at 132-5 with two overs remaining, needing just 154 to win. However, medium-pacer Aaliyah Alleyne delivered a sensational 19th over, claiming three wickets including Darcey Carter's 59, to shift momentum completely.

Stafanie Taylor's explosive unbeaten 47 from 19 balls rescued West Indies from 124-6, smashing 34 runs in boundaries during the final two overs. Her late assault propelled the total to 153-6, proving decisive in the narrow victory. Scotland's Katherine Fraser contributed two wickets and a spectacular boundary catch, but couldn't prevent the collapse.

Scotland's chase began promisingly with Fraser and Carter providing momentum, but West Indies struck back with four wickets in 13 balls during the eighth over. Carter battled a leg injury and struggled to find boundaries after the fifth over, highlighting Scotland's mounting pressure.

Both teams entered the match unbeaten in Group 2, with West Indies and England occupying the top two positions that guarantee semi-final qualification. This victory strengthens West Indies' position while Scotland faces an uphill battle to reach the knockout stages.