England Edge India by Five Runs in Final T20 World Cup Warm-Up
The narrow victory for the hosts comes just days before the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 officially begins in England and Wales on June 12.
The story
England secured a five-run victory over India in their final ICC Women's T20 World Cup warm-up match on June 10. Chasing England's total of 172, India's batters faced a tough challenge on a surface with pace and bounce, leading to a slow start.
While Yastika Bhatia and Harmanpreet Kaur made starts, they couldn't convert them into significant scores. Richa Ghosh provided a late surge for India, keeping their hopes alive despite losing partners.
However, England's bowlers maintained pressure, with Linsey Smith holding her nerve in the final over to seal the win. England's captain, Nat Sciver-Brunt, highlighted the team's resilience at the end and praised Gibson's batting for providing momentum. India will now prepare for their opening World Cup fixture against Pakistan on June 14.
Latest results
| Match | Format | Result | Star |
|---|---|---|---|
| England Women vs India Women | WT20I Warm-up | England Women won by 5 runs | Richa Ghosh (India) - fought hard for India |
| Australia Women vs West Indies Women | WT20I Warm-up | Australia Women won by 6 wickets | Not specified in search results |
| Scotland Women vs Pakistan Women | WT20I Warm-up | Scotland Women won by 41 runs (DLS method) | Kathryn Bryce (Scotland) 94 off 43 balls |
| Ireland Women vs Bangladesh Women | WT20I Warm-up | Ireland Women won by 11 runs | Aimee Maguire (Ireland) 4 wickets |
| India Women vs West Indies Women | WT20I Warm-up | India Women won by 26 runs | Bharti Fulmali (India) 56*, Shreyanka Patil (India) 4/36 |
Series in play
ICC Women's T20 World Cup Warm-up Matches, 2026. Warm-up matches concluded on June 10, ahead of the main tournament starting June 12.
Tables that matter
| Competition | Position | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ICC Women's T20I Team Rankings | 1. Australia, 2. England, 3. India | Australia leads with 287 points, followed by England (275) and India (264). |
What we'll be watching
- June 12: England vs Sri Lanka (ICC Women's T20 World Cup, Edgbaston, Birmingham) - Tournament opener.
- June 13: Australia vs South Africa (ICC Women's T20 World Cup, Old Trafford, Manchester).
- June 13: West Indies vs New Zealand (ICC Women's T20 World Cup, Hampshire Bowl, Southampton).
- June 14: India vs Pakistan (ICC Women's T20 World Cup, Edgbaston, Birmingham) - High-profile group stage match.
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