England edged India by five runs in a tense warm‑up match before the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. Nat Sciver‑Brunt and Amy Jones each scored half‑centuries, guiding the hosts to a 172‑run target. The victory follows a five‑wicket loss to Australia.

Jones, moved up to open with Danni Wyatt‑Hodge, struck 64 off 45 balls, while Sciver‑Brunt finished 50 off 43. Their runs set the tone, but India’s Richa Ghosh kept the chase alive with 50, tightening the finish to 17 runs in the last over.

England’s bowlers, led by rookie Tilly Corteen‑Coleman, dismantled India’s middle order, dismissing Shafali Verma, Yastika Bhatia and Harmanpreet Kaur for under 20. The hosts’ wicket‑keeper Alice Capsey snatched the final wicket, ending the contest.

The win steadies England’s preparation after a shaky start, showing the team’s resilience and depth ahead of the World Cup.