Overview
- England beat Scotland by 38 runs at Headingley on June 20 after posting 200 for 5 and restricting Scotland to 162 in a match with 362 runs in total.
- Sophia Dunkley scored 57 off 37 and was named Player of the Match for a middle‑order innings that steadied England after an early wicket.
- Sophie Ecclestone struck early and took key wickets including skipper Kathryn Bryce, helping to break Scotland partnerships and stem the chase.
- England captain Nat Sciver‑Brunt missed the game because of a recurring calf problem and Charlie Dean led the side, which keeps England unbeaten with two group games remaining.
- Scotland remain competitive with a prior win over Ireland and a narrow loss to West Indies, and they face New Zealand in Bristol on June 23 with the result carrying clear knockout implications in a high‑scoring, expanded 12‑team tournament.