England succumbed to a five-wicket defeat to rivals Australia of their first T20 World Cup warm-up recreation in Cardiff.
Inserted after dropping the toss, England slumped to 19-3, with captain Nat Sciver-Brunt scoring three on her return to the aspect after Danni Wyatt-Hodge (4) and Amy Jones (2) had been dismissed.
England had been indebted to Alice Capsey (45 off 36 balls) and Freya Kemp (41 off 27 balls) for salvaging their innings as Australia had been set 158 for victory at Sophia Gardens.
However Australia made mild work of the run chase. Beth Mooney (43 off 26) and Georgia Voll’s 51-run stand for the opening wicket, laying the foundations for Ellyse Perry’s 64 off 44 earlier than Tahlia McGrath hit the successful runs with 10 balls to spare.
England return to Cardiff to face India of their last T20 World Cup warm-up on Wednesday earlier than kicking off the match towards Sri Lanka at Edgbaston on Friday, stay on Sky Sports activities.
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England’s Girls’s T20 World Cup fixtures
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- Friday June 12: England vs Sri Lanka, Edgbaston 6.30pm
- Tuesday June 16: England vs Eire, Hampshire Bowl 6.30pm
- Saturday June 20: England vs Scotland, Headingley 6.30pm
- Wednesday June 24: England vs West Indies, Lord’s 6.30pm
- Saturday June 27: England vs New Zealand, The Oval 6.30pm
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