England won by 153 runs against India in the ICC Women's World Cup warm up match
The match took place at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru on September 25
England skipper Nat Sciver-Brunt scored a century
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt scored a sparkling century as England defeated India by 153 runs in their ICC Women’s World Cup warm-up match at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru on Thursday, September 25.
Batting first, Sciver-Brunt hammered 120 runs from 104 balls. An aggressive Emma Lamb contributed 84 runs off 60 balls, and the pair built a 173-run partnership. England then set an imposing total of 340 for nine in their 50 overs.
In response, India could only manage 187 runs before England bowled them out in 34 overs. Jemimah Rodrigues top-scored for India with 66 runs from 68 balls, while Uma Chetry scored 45 runs off 50 balls at the top of the order.
Harleen Deol, Richa Ghosh, and Deepti Sharma failed to make significant contributions with the bat, and the top-order trio of Pratika Rawal, Harmanpreet Kaur, and Smriti Mandhana did not bat.
Linsey Smith and Sophie Ecclestone each claimed two wickets for England. For India, Kranti Goud proved to be their most successful bowler, finishing with figures of 3/31.
Arundhati Suffers Injury Setback
India will face New Zealand in their second and final warm-up fixture on Saturday. Following this, the team travels to Guwahati for their World Cup opener against Sri Lanka, scheduled for September 30.
India suffered an injury setback earlier in the day when fast bowler Arundhati Reddy collapsed. Reddy, who had already dismissed England opener Amy Jones, attempted a return catch off Heather Knight in the 13th over but landed awkwardly on her left leg.
Doctors attended to Reddy, initially attempting to help her walk off the field before bringing in a wheelchair for the bowler.
India Women Vs England Women Squads
India Women Squad: Pratika Rawal, Smriti Mandhana, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wk), Radha Yadav, Arundhati Reddy, Sneh Rana, Kranti Gaud, Renuka Singh Thakur, Shree Charani, Uma Chetry, Amanjot Kaur, and Jemimah Rodrigues.
England Women Squad: Amy Jones (wk), Tammy Beaumont, Emma Lamb, Nat Sciver-Brunt (c), Sophia Dunkley, Charlotte Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Linsey Smith, Lauren Filer, Lauren Bell, Alice Capsey, Em Arlott, Sarah Glenn, Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, and Heather Knight.
India vs England, ICC Women's World Cup 2025 Warm-ups Live Streaming
Where to watch the live telecast of the India vs England ICC Women’s ICC ODI World Cup warm-up match in India?
The India vs England ICC Women’s ODI World Cup warm-up match will not be televised. The Women's World Cup starting September 30 can be watched on Star Sports Network in India.
Where to watch the live streaming of the India vs England ICC Women’s ODI World Cup warm-up match in India?
The India vs England ICC Women’s ODI World Cup warm-up match is not available for live streaming. The Women's World Cup starting September 30 can be streamed live on the JioHostar app and website.
(With PTI Inputs)
