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
New Zealand vs England: Green and Halliday Lead Series-Levelling Victory New Zealand secured a 17-run victory using the DLS method in a rain-affected third One-Day International (ODI) at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff on Saturday, leveling the three-match series at 1-1. The match, which was delayed by weather conditions, saw both teams face interruptions that ultimately reduced the game to 33 overs per side. England were asked to bat first, but a sluggish start and a rain delay during their innings led to a revised target for New Zealand. The result was determined by the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method after the match was cut short. England’s innings began with a slow buildup, as they lost opener Emma Lamb in the second over. The team managed only 45 runs during the Powerplay phase, struggling to find momentum. New Zealand’s bowlers capitalized on the slow start, dismissing Grewcock shortly after the Powerplay and later removing a well-set Heather Knight a few overs later. A rain delay after the 17th over forced the players off the field for over two hours, reducing the match to 33 overs per side. Despite the disruption, England managed a brief resurgence through a 57-run partnership between Alice Capsey and Freya Kemp. However, this stability was short-lived, as the team collapsed from 123/3 to 127/6 in just three overs. Charlie Dean and Amy Jones then formed a 45-run partnership to keep England in the game, helping them reach 181/7 in their allotted 33 overs. New Zealand, set a revised target of 184 runs, faced early challenges when Suzie Bates was dismissed after a dropped catch by Knight. The visitors struggled further when Lauren Bell took three wickets in three overs, dismissing Bates, Georgia Plimmer, and Amelia Kerr lbw.#new_zealand #england #maddy_green #sophia_gardens #duckworth_lewis_stern
