Scotland Names Hannah Rainey as Replacement for Injured Abtaha Maqsood in Women's T20 World Cup A fractured hand has forced Scotland legspinner Abtaha Maqsood out of the Women’s T20 World Cup, with the injury sustained during the team’s final warm-up match against Pakistan on Tuesday. The 26-year-old, who has been a key figure in Scotland’s Women’s T20 International (WT20I) squad, will miss the tournament after undergoing medical evaluation. Her absence marks a significant setback for the team, as she holds the record for most wickets in the format with 73 at an average of 17.72 and an economy rate of 5.63. Hannah Rainey, a medium-pacer currently playing for Yorkshire in the Vitality Blast, has been named as Maqsood’s replacement. The 28-year-old will join the squad ahead of Scotland’s opening match against Ireland on Saturday. Rainey, who last played a T20I in 2025, brings experience to the team with 25 wickets at an economy rate of 5.39. Scotland head coach Craig Wallace expressed confidence in her inclusion, stating, “Hannah now comes into the squad, and we are delighted to welcome her into the group. She obviously has plenty of experience, and this is a great opportunity for her as we head into an exciting few weeks.” Wallace also acknowledged the emotional impact of Maqsood’s injury, calling her “such an important member of our squad” and emphasizing her value both on and off the field. “The whole playing squad and coaching staff are absolutely gutted for Abtaha,” he said. “She will be a great loss to us during this tournament. We wish her all the very best in her recovery and hope to see her back on the field soon.” Scotland seamer Chloe Abel echoed the sentiment, describing Maqsood’s injury as “pretty shocking news for the whole team to take.#scotland #abtaha_maqsood #hannah_rainey #women_t20_world_cup #craig_wallace
