England loses to Australia by five wickets in T20 World Cup warm-up
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 6:48 PM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
England faced Australia in a T20 World Cup warm-up match in Cardiff on June 8, 2026. After losing the toss and batting first, England struggled early, falling to 19-3, with contributions from Alice Capsey (45 runs) and Freya Kemp (41 runs) bringing their total to 157. In response, Australia completed the chase comfortably, aided by Ellyse Perry's 64 runs and Tahlia McGrath hitting the winning runs with ten balls remaining. England's next match is against India in Cardiff on June 10, ahead of their tournament opener against Sri Lanka at Edgbaston on June 12.
- •England scored 157 runs in their innings
- •Alice Capsey and Freya Kemp were top scorers
- •Ellyse Perry made 64 runs for Australia
- •Australia chased down the target with ten balls to spare
- •England plays India next on June 10
- 6:48 PMThe Guardian Sport — Australia cruise to win over England in Women’s T20 World Cup warm-up
"Eng 157-6; Aus 158-5. Aus win by five wkts England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt fails on return Ellyse Perry’s half-century guided Australia to a comfortable five-wicket win against England in their T20 World Cup warm-up match in Cardiff. Perry was superbly caught by Dani Gibson at deep midwicket off Lauren Bell for a match-winning 64 with two runs needed as Australia cruised to their target of 158 with 10 balls to spare at Sophia Gardens. After losing the toss and being put into bat, England were restricted to 157 for six, having recovered from 19 for three, and were then punished in the field for three dropped catches of varying difficulty. Opener Beth Mooney’s 26-ball 43, which included two sixes, ensured Australia stayed ahead of the run-rate, while Perry struck nine fours and faced 44 deliveries. Mooney was dropped by Danni Wyatt-Hodge and Gibson and Perry was given a let off when Bell spilled her one-handed attempt. Continue reading...
"Highlights from Cardiff, where England lost to Australia by five wickets in their Women's T20 World Cup warm-up match.
"England succumbed to a five-wicket defeat to rivals Australia in their first T20 World Cup warm-up game in Cardiff.
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External links- The Guardian SportJun 8, 2026, 6:48 PMAustralia cruise to win over England in Women’s T20 World Cup warm-up
Eng 157-6; Aus 158-5. Aus win by five wkts England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt fails on return Ellyse Perry’s half-century guided Australia to a comfortable five-wicket win against England in their T20 World Cup warm-up match in Cardiff. Perry was superbly caught by Dani Gibson at deep midwicket off Lauren Bell for a match-winning 64 with two runs needed as Australia cruised to their target of 158 with 10 balls to spare at Sophia Gardens. After losing the toss and being put into bat, England were restricted to 157 for six, having recovered from 19 for three, and were then punished in the field for three dropped catches of varying difficulty. Opener Beth Mooney’s 26-ball 43, which included two sixes, ensured Australia stayed ahead of the run-rate, while Perry struck nine fours and faced 44 deliveries. Mooney was dropped by Danni Wyatt-Hodge and Gibson and Perry was given a let off when Bell spilled her one-handed attempt. Continue reading...
- Sky Sports—England suffer five-wicket defeat to Australia in T20 World Cup warm-up
England succumbed to a five-wicket defeat to rivals Australia in their first T20 World Cup warm-up game in Cardiff.
- Sky Sports—England fall to five‑wicket defeat against Australia
Highlights from Cardiff, where England lost to Australia by five wickets in their Women's T20 World Cup warm-up match.
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