In a dominant display of batting prowess, England Women defeated India Women by 153 runs in their ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 warm-up match on Thursday, September 25, at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru.

Match Summary

• England Women: 340/9 in 50 overs

• India Women: 187 all out in 34 overs

• Result: England Women won by 153 runs

England’s Batting Brilliance

England’s innings was anchored by a stellar century from Nat Sciver-Brunt, who scored 122 runs off 105 balls. She was well-supported by Emma Lamb, who contributed 81 runs from 59 balls. Their partnership was instrumental in propelling England to a formidable total of 340/9. The innings was further bolstered by contributions from Heather Knight (37), Amy Jones (39), and Danielle Wyatt (29). Linsey Smith added a quickfire 7 runs from 3 balls towards the end.

India’s Response

Chasing a daunting target, India Women faced early setbacks. Jemimah Rodrigues top-scored with 66 runs off 68 balls, while Uma Chetry supported with 45 runs from 50 balls. However, the middle and lower order struggled to build partnerships, leading to India being bowled out for 187 in 34 overs. Kranti Gaud was the pick of the bowlers for India, taking 3 wickets for 31 runs in 5 overs.

Key Performers

• England Women:

  • Nat Sciver-Brunt: 122 runs (105 balls)

  • Emma Lamb: 81 runs (59 balls)

  • Linsey Smith: 7 runs (3 balls)

• India Women:

  • Jemimah Rodrigues: 66 runs (68 balls)

  • Uma Chetry: 45 runs (50 balls)

  • Kranti Gaud: 3 wickets for 31 runs (5 overs)

Match Insights

England’s comprehensive win highlighted their depth in both batting and bowling departments. The top-order’s resilience and the lower-order’s quick runs provided a balanced performance. In contrast, India’s inability to capitalize on starts and build partnerships in the chase underscored areas needing improvement ahead of the World Cup.

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What’s Next?

Both teams will look to fine-tune their strategies and performances as they head into the main tournament. India will aim to regroup and address their batting inconsistencies, while England will seek to maintain their momentum and sharpen their bowling attack. The warm-up matches serve as crucial preparation for the challenges that lie ahead in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025.