Now and then: Kirstie Gordon poses in her Scotland colours (left) ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup, while she is seen in her England kit ahead of the 2018 edition. | Photo Credit: Getty Images

Left-arm spinner Kirstie Gordon became the first player in the history of the Women’s T20 World Cup to represent two countries at the tournament.

On Saturday, she took to the field in Scotland colours against Ireland in their 2026 edition’s opener in a Group B fixture.

Back in 2018, she played for England in that year’s home T20 World Cup, taking eight wickets in five matches. Those were the only games she played while representing England in the shortest format.

Against Ireland, Gordon starred with three wickets off her four overs, conceding just 16 runs. She took the three scalps in the span of four balls in the 13th over, accounting for Rebecca Stokell, Leah Paul, and Alice Tector.

Interestingly, pace-bowling all-rounder Kim Garth could become the second player to achieve this feat in this edition. She has represented Ireland in two T20 World Cups, in 2016 and 2018, and has been part of Australia’s squad in the previous two editions.

Published on Jun 13, 2026