The first match of Day 2 saw the hosts, Scotland, take on Wales in a Celtic clash.
With the OVO Hydro sold out, Scotland came out firing to take a 16–8 lead into the first break.
The Welsh Feathers fought back to within two goals during the second quarter, however Scotland remained composed and regained a seven goal advantage heading into half-time.
Cerys impressed throughout at GK for the Thistles, recording six gains and five interceptions during the match, while Emma Barrie demonstrated her accuracy at GS, scoring 39 from 41 attempts.
This performance secured the Scottish Thistles’ first win of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games (CWG), defeating their opponents 56-47 to the delight of the home crowd.
The second match of the day was the highly anticipated clash between World Netball (WN) World Ranked number one Australia and number three England.
The match ebbed and flowed throughout the first half, with both teams playing at a high intensity, however Australia showed their class and went into half-time with a 35-24 lead.
The Diamonds looked determined to mark their 50th CWG match in style as they stamped their authority on the contest in the second half, making it two wins from two with a 66–47 victory.
Kicking off the second session of the day was Malawi vs Northern Ireland, with both teams looking to secure their first win of the Glasgow CWG.
Malawi made the stronger start, with Shabel Bengo at GK claiming two early interceptions as they stormed into a 35–23 half-time lead.
It looked set to be a game of two halves as the Northern Ireland Warriors came out fighting in the third quarter, reducing Malawi’s lead to just six goals.
Malawi, however, had other plans and regained their composure to secure a comfortable 64–48 victory.
Next up were WN World Ranked number five South Africa against number eight Tonga, as South Africa looked to continue their strong start to the Games while Tonga strived to claim their first CWG win.
South Africa looked well connected from the outset, with the ball flowing down the court with ease as they went into the half-time break leading 51–23.
Uneeq Palavi was always an option under the post for Tonga, netting 29 goals, but Tonga’s difficult start to their first CWG continued as South Africa went on to win 96–42, securing their highest ever CWG score.
Taking to the court for the first match of the final session were Uganda and Trinidad & Tobago.
Uganda made a flying start, recording eight gains and five interceptions in the opening 15 minutes.
Their defensive pressure continued in the second quarter, with the She Cranes racing to a 40–19 lead at the half-time break.
Trinidad & Tobago showed fight in the third quarter with defender Jeresia McEachrane a standout performer for them but Uganda proved too strong taking the win 80 – 36, which is a record number of goals scored for Uganda at a CWG.
Last but by no means least were New Zealand and Jamaica, with New Zealand seeking revenge after Jamaica beat them to secure the bronze medal at the Netball World Cup 2023.
The match lived up to expectations from the first whistle as the sides went goal for goal in the early stages.
Both midcourts had to work extremely hard and remain patient to get the ball into positions to feed their holding goal shooters, but it was the Silver Ferns who took a slender one-goal advantage into half-time.
The match continued at a high intensity, with New Zealand threatening to pull ahead on several occasions.
However, the Sunshine Girls refused to let them break away, leaving the score at 39–35 heading into the final quarter.
A crucial interception by Kelly Jury with just five minutes remaining extended the Silver Ferns’ lead to six, proving too much for Jamaica to claw back as New Zealand secured a 53–48 victory.
The netball resumes from The OVO Hydro at 14:00pm BST tomorrow.
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