ENG Women vs IND Women, Warm-up,June 10 2026- England Women Edge India Women by 5 Runs in Thrilling T20 Warm-Up Clash at Cardiff

England Women Post Competitive 171/6

After being asked to bat first, England Women put up an impressive total of 171/6 in 20 overs, thanks to brilliant half-centuries from Amy Jones and captain Nat Sciver-Brunt.

Amy Jones led the charge with a fluent 64 off 45 balls, smashing eight boundaries and maintaining a strike rate above 140. After the early dismissal of Danni Wyatt-Hodge for just 3 runs, Jones and Sciver-Brunt stabilized the innings with a crucial partnership.

England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt continued her fine form, scoring 57 off 45 deliveries, including eight boundaries. In the death overs, Dani Gibson provided the finishing touch with a blistering 30 not out from just 12 balls, helping England cross the 170-run mark.

England Women Batting Highlights
Amy Jones – 64 (45)
Nat Sciver-Brunt – 57 (45)
Dani Gibson – 30* (12)
India Women Bowling Highlights
Shreyanka Patil – 2/29
Shafali Verma – 1/18
Radha Yadav – 1/38
Renuka Singh – 1/44
Richa Ghosh's Heroics Not Enough for India

Chasing 172, India Women suffered an early setback when star opener Smriti Mandhana departed for just 1 run. Shafali Verma briefly counterattacked with a quick-fire 13 off 6 balls, but England's bowlers kept striking at regular intervals.

The middle order struggled to build substantial partnerships as Yastika Bhatia, Harmanpreet Kaur, and Bharti Fulmali all got starts but failed to convert them into big scores.

The innings was revived by wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh, who produced a sensational knock of 68 runs from just 36 balls. Her innings featured nine boundaries and two sixes, keeping India's hopes alive until the final over.

Radha Yadav also contributed a valuable 16 off 9 balls, but India's lower order could not provide enough support. The team was eventually bowled out for 166 in 19.5 overs, falling just five runs short of the target.

India Women Batting Highlights
Richa Ghosh – 68 (36)
Bharti Fulmali – 18 (17)
Harmanpreet Kaur – 17 (18)
Radha Yadav – 16 (9)
England Bowlers Hold Their Nerve

England's bowling attack delivered under pressure in the closing stages. Spinner Linsey Smith starred with 3 wickets, while Charlie Dean, Dani Gibson, and Tilly Corteen-Coleman picked up two wickets each.

England Women Bowling Highlights
Linsey Smith – 3/42
Charlie Dean – 2/16
Dani Gibson – 2/17
Tilly Corteen-Coleman – 2/22
Player of the Match

Amy Jones (England Women) – 64 runs off 45 balls

Her well-constructed innings laid the foundation for England's winning total and proved decisive in a closely contested encounter.

Match Summary

England Women: 171/6 (20 overs)
Amy Jones 64, Nat Sciver-Brunt 57, Dani Gibson 30*
Shreyanka Patil 2/29

India Women: 166 all out (19.5 overs)
Richa Ghosh 68, Bharti Fulmali 18
Linsey Smith 3/42, Charlie Dean 2/16

Result: England Women won by 5 runs.

The thrilling contest showcased the depth and talent present in both squads. While England will be pleased with their all-round performance, India can take confidence from Richa Ghosh's explosive batting and the fighting spirit shown during the chase.

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