Summary

  • England beat Scotland by 38 runs to close in on semi-final spot

  • Impressive England post 200-5

  • Kemp (39* off 16) and Gibson (30* off 11) add unbroken 61 off 21 balls

  • Returning Dunkley makes 57 off 37 balls

  • Ecclestone takes 2-23 as Scotland finish 162-7

  • Women's T20 World Cup, Group 2, Headingley

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    I have no idea why Jones opens the batting. There are much better options.

    Nick Holland, Gloucestershire

    Sophia needs to stake her claim for a regular place tonight. All too often gets in, gets going, get out to a very poor shot. Good luck to her tonight.

    Michael, Malaga

  2. Alex Hartley
    Former England bowler on Test Match Special

    A general view inside the stadium during national anthems prior to the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Group B match between England and Scotland at HeadingleyGetty Images

    Lovely slog sweep from Dunkley to end the over. Great use of the feet by her.

  3. 6 runs

    Eng 14-1

    Moments after being dropped, Sophia Dunkley tonks Kathryn Bryce for six, the ball crashing into the boundary cushion. Classic.

  4. Alex Hartley
    Former England bowler on Test Match Special

    I tell you what, that was nearly the catch of the tournament from Chatterji. Full length dive, it sticks, but as she hits the floor it just dropped out. You would never be expecting the ball in the position she was in.

  5. dropped catch

    Dropped catch - Dunkley on 4

    Ohhhh that's so unlucky for Priyanaz Chatterji! She nearly takes a fabulous diving catch at fine leg but although she gets her left hand to it, the ball pops out.

    A let off for Sophia Dunkley, who comes through for a single.

  6. Eng 6-1

    Scotland do indeed switch up their bowling attack, with captain Kathryn Bryce bringing herself into the attack.

    Danni Wyatt-Hodge looks a bit uncomfy first up and then takes a single.

  7. Alex Hartley
    Former England bowler on Test Match Special

    Brilliant start from Scotland. I wouldn't bowl Kirstie Gordon again though, the plan worked, now go back to your original bowler. For me, Danni Wyatt-Hodge can be quite vulnerable to the swing inside.

  8. Eng 5-1

    Katherine Sciver-Brunt was expecting fireworks from England but instead, it's all been a little skittish from the batting side.

    Sophia Dunkley and Danni Wyatt-Hodge um and ah over a mid-over single (they wisely decide against it) and then Dunkley is beaten for pace by a smiling Gabriella Fontenla.

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    Sanket Tendulkar
    CricViz analyst

    Amy JonesGetty Images

    Kirstie Gordon’s dismissal of Amy Jones was the sixth instance of a batter being dismissed on the very first ball of a match at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.

  10. Matthew Henry
    BBC Sport journalist at Headingley

    A crowd of more than 10,000 is expected at Headingley tonight. They actually had to open the gates early because too many people were waiting outside.

  11. Alex Hartley
    Former England bowler on Test Match Special

    Kirstie Gordon of Scotland celebrates with her teammates after taking the wicket of Amy Jones of England during the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Group B match between England and Scotland at HeadingleyGetty Images

    Great start for Scotland.

  12. Eng 1-1

    Sophia Dunkley picks up England's first run off the penultimate delivery of the over, picking up a single through square leg.

    It's the only run in an excellent opening over from Kirstie Gordon.

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    Sanket Tendulkar
    CricViz analyst

    Sophia Dunkley batting at number 3 in all T20s:

    • Innings - 32
    • Runs - 703
    • Average - 26.03
    • Strike-rate- 128.99
    • Half-centuries - 3

  14. Eng 0-1

    It's a very early introduction for Sophia Dunkley, into the side in place of Nat Sciver-Brunt.

  15. Alex Hartley
    Former England bowler on Test Match Special

    That is exactly why Kirstie Gordon has opened the game. It's not the best delivery to start your spell but it's in the air, great catch from McColl.

  16. Henry Moeran
    Commentator on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    Amy Jones is walking off, furious. Scotland are not here to mess about.

  17. wicket

    WICKET

    Jones c McColl b Gordon 0 (Eng 0-1)

    Kirstie Gordon strikes with her opening delivery against her former team!

    Amy Jones drives into the covers and Megan McColl gets down low to take the catch.

    Starting with spin has immediately paid off for Scotland.

  18. Alex Hartley
    Former England bowler on Test Match Special

    I like the fact that Scotland are bowling first. It's their best chance of winning. England wanted to bat first anyway, they'll have a chance to put up a big score and can look to defend it.

  19. Katherine Sciver-Brunt
    Ex-England bowler on BBC Test Match Special

    I'm expecting fireworks from England. They'll be making the most of batting out on this pitch at Headingley. They'll want to tuck in. If you do get out here, it does feel like you're missing out.

    It looks a bit flat out there, a bit dead, so they should be able to do something with it.

  20. The anthems are done and the players have made their way onto the field.

    Kirstie Gordon has the ball for Scotland, who won the toss and elected to bowl.

    Amy Jones and Danni Wyatt-Hodge are opening the batting for England.