THE chance of a spot in the semi-finals may have disappeared but there is still plenty on the line for Scotland in their final outing of the Women’s T20 World Cup when they take on Sri Lanka tonight.

A win could secure them a fourth-place finish in Group B and, with it, qualification for the next T20 World Cup in Pakistan in 2028.

It would be the dream outcome for Scotland who, while being competitive throughout the group phase have only managed to secure the one victory, that coming against Ireland in their opening game.

Losses to West Indies and England - both at Headingley - were followed by a six-wicket defeat to New Zealand in Bristol on Tuesday night.

LEARNING FAST: Gabriella Fontenla bowls for Scotland against West Indies during the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Group B match at Headingley on June 18 Picture: George Wood/Getty Images)

placeholder image — LEARNING FAST: Gabriella Fontenla bowls for Scotland against West Indies during the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Group B match at Headingley on June 18 Picture: George Wood/Getty Images)

That is the only game Yorkshire Academy bowler Gabriella Fontenla has missed in the tournament, a remarkable achievement given she has only just turned 18.

And while the results have largely not gone the way they would have liked, Fontenla - who could return to the fray tonight - has benefitted greatly from the experience of rubbing shoulders with some of the best players in the world.

“There's always something that you can learn,” said Edinburgh-born Fontenla who, along with Rachel Slater and Hannah Rainey is one of three Yorkshire players to feature for Scotland.

“It's very exciting playing against the bigger opponents that you do face, especially with England, but also other countries like West Indies and New Zealand.

Scotland's Gabriella Fontenla (left) celebrates with team-mate Priyanaz Chatterji after catching out Ireland's Aimee Maguire at Old Trafford. Picture: Nigel French/PA

“And so there's definitely things I can take away and work on to make me a better player.

“There’s still plenty to play for in this last game.

“We definitely don't get as many fixtures as some of the other teams that we play against.

“So we just kind of soak it all in and give it 100 percent every time we do play. It’s one we're all looking forward to and, hopefully, we can put our best foot forward and get the win we need.”