Hosts England wound down their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 preparations with a thrilling five-run win over India in their final warm-up game in Cardiff on Wednesday while Australia eased to a victory over the West Indies in the final warm-up match before the T20 World Cup.
England vs IndiaScorecardHalf-centuries from Amy Jones and Nat Sciver-Brunt lifted England to 171/6 in their 20 overs.
India won the toss and elected to field first in overcast conditions.
Though England lost an early wicket, Jones and Sciver-Brunt steadied the innings with a 70-run partnership.
Playing with caution and composure, they kept the scoreboard ticking without taking too many risks.
Hosts England wound down their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 preparations with a thrilling five-run win over India in their final warm-up game in Cardiff on Wednesday while Australia eased to a victory over the West Indies in the final warm-up match before the T20 World Cup.
England vs India
Scorecard
Half-centuries from Amy Jones and Nat Sciver-Brunt lifted England to 171/6 in their 20 overs. Despite Richa Ghosh’s late heroics, India were dismissed for 166 in 19.5 overs.
India won the toss and elected to field first in overcast conditions. Though England lost an early wicket, Jones and Sciver-Brunt steadied the innings with a 70-run partnership. Playing with caution and composure, they kept the scoreboard ticking without taking too many risks.
