The Irish were rescued by their bowlers with Barbara McDonald 4-13, Catherine O'Neill 4-15 and Isobel Joyce 2-12 skittling their Caribbean opponents for just 52 to secure a 32-run victory.

Scotland, however, were on the receiving end against hosts Holland for whom Pauline te Beest hit 138 to lead them to a total of 300-5.

Skipper Kari Anderson was the best bowler for the Scots with 3-64, but she was unable to inspire her team with the bat and they were all out for 74, with Linda Spence's 23 the top score as they slumped to a 226-run defeat.

Japan's women suffered a chastening experience in their first overseas international fixture as they barely made it into double figures against Pakistan, who had earlier totalled 181-6.

Sajida Shah returned the remarkable bowling figures of 7-4 from eight overs, with Kursheed Jabeen taking 3-2.