England Defeat India by Five Runs in Women's T20 World Cup Warm-Up Match
In their final warm-up match before the Women's T20 World Cup 2026, England defeated India by five runs in Cardiff. England posted 171 for 6, led by Amy Jones (64), Nat Sciver-Brunt (57), and Danielle Gibson's unbeaten 30. India’s chase faltered early with key wickets falling, but Richa Ghosh’s aggressive 68 off 36 balls nearly secured a win. Despite her efforts, India were bowled out for 166 in 19.5 overs. The match highlighted concerns over India’s top-order consistency ahead of the tournament.