England secures five-run victory over India in T20 World Cup warm-up
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 3:06 PM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026

England concluded their T20 World Cup preparations with a five-run victory over India in Cardiff on June 10, 2026. They scored 171 runs and were boosted by a half-century from Nat Sciver-Brunt, marking her return to form after a calf injury. The win serves as a confidence booster ahead of their opening match against Sri Lanka later this week. England’s partnership between Sciver-Brunt and Amy Jones accounted for 70 runs, showcasing their batting strength.
- •England scored 171 runs and restricted India in the warm-up match.
- •Nat Sciver-Brunt returned to form with a key half-century.
- •Amy Jones and Sciver-Brunt shared a 70-run partnership.
- •Match played in Cardiff as part of World Cup preparations.
- •England opens against Sri Lanka on June 12, 2026.
- 3:06 PMThe Guardian Sport — England boosted by five-run win over India in final T20 World Cup warm-up
"Sciver-Brunt back to ‘normal self’ with half-century Jones: ‘I feel everything has been ticked off’ England’s World Cup preparations concluded with a five-run win in their final warm-up against India at Cardiff, in what will be a vital confidence-booster ahead of their tournament opener against Sri Lanka on Friday evening. England hit 171 for six, including a half-century from Nat Sciver-Brunt - the most time the England captain has spent at the crease since she suffered a calf injury six weeks ago. “She looks back to her normal self after a little bit of a break,” teammate Amy Jones said, after sharing a 70-run partnership with her skipper. “It was great to see her whacking it everywhere.” Continue reading...
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