Welcome to the highlights of our coverage of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 warm-up game between Pakistan and Scotland in Dubai on Saturday (September 28). This was the first of two pre-tournament matches that both sides play, before the showpiece event kicks off. Catch the scores of the PAK-W vs SCO-W match, right here. (More Cricket News)

Scotland produced a clinical performance to beat Pakistan by eight wickets. After restricting their higher-ranked opponents to 138/9 at The Sevens Stadium, the Kathryn Bryce-led side chased the target down in 18 overs thanks to brilliant knocks from openers Saskia Horley (48 off 42) and Sarah Bryce (60 not out off 52).

Earlier, Pakistan captain Fatima Sana won the toss and opted to bat first but none of the batters managed to have a say against the Scottish attack. In another match, Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh by 33 runs at the ICC Academy Ground.

Both teams will play their respective final warm-up matches on Monday (September 30): Scotland vs Sri Lanka and Pakistan vs Bangladesh. The tournament proper starts on October 3.

Pakistan are placed in Group A and kick off their campaign against Sri Lanka on October 3 evening. Scotland are in Group B and start with a face-off against Bangladesh on the afternoon of October 3.