July 9 (CRICKETNMORE) - Ireland cruised past Scotland by nine wickets in Amstelveen to put themselves on the verge of progressing to the semi-finals. 

A disciplined display with the ball restricted Scotland to 98 for two after Ireland had won the toss and elected to field. The Irish then made short work of their target, reaching it with 26 balls to spare. Clare Shillington scored 47 from 39 balls to pick up her second Player of the Match award in as many days while Cecelia Joyce finished 35 not out. 

Brief Scores

Scotland 98-2, 20 overs (Sarah Bryce 49 not out)

Ireland 99-1, 15.4 overs (Clare Shillington 47)

Full Scorecard