India Women Face England in ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Warm-Up Match India Women secured the toss against England Women in their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 warm-up match at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff on June 10, 2026, and opted to field first. The match, scheduled for 14:30 IST (10:00 GMT), served as a final preparation for both teams ahead of the main tournament starting on June 12. The contest was broadcast live on ICC.tv and the official ICC YouTube channel globally, with regional coverage in India via Star Sports Network and JioHotstar. India entered the match with confidence after a strong 26-run victory over the West Indies in the same venue. The Indian team scored 179/8 in their innings and restricted the opposition to 153/8 with disciplined bowling, particularly excelling in managing pressure during the middle overs and closing the game effectively. England, on the other hand, aimed to address weaknesses following a five-wicket defeat to Australia in their previous warm-up. Despite scoring 157/6, they struggled to defend the target as Australia chased down 158/5, highlighting areas needing improvement. The playing XI for India included Harmanpreet Kaur as captain and Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana, and Jemimah Rodrigues in the batting lineup. The fielding side featured Renuka Singh Thakur as the wicketkeeper. England’s squad included Amy Jones, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, and Nat Sciver-Brunt, with Sophie Ecclestone and Linsey Smith in the bowling department. Both teams used the match to test combinations and adapt to Cardiff’s conditions, making it more significant than a typical warm-up. Live updates from the match showed Renuka Singh Thakur dismissing Wyatt-Hodge early, setting the tone for India’s bowling effort.#icc_women_t20_world_cup #india_women #sophia_gardens #england_women #cardiff
