The final ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 warm-up clash is well and truly underway at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff — and it’s shaping up to be a proper contest. England vs India on June 10 is the last dress rehearsal before the big tournament kicks off on June 12, and both sides are treating it like it matters.
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England vs India Match Snapshot
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Warm-Up |
| Teams | England Women vs India Women |
| Venue | Sophia Gardens, Cardiff |
| Date | June 10, 2026 |
| Toss | India won; elected to field |
| England Score | 171/6 (20 overs) |
| Target | 172 runs |
| Where to Watch | ICC.tv, ICC YouTube, Star Sports, JioHotstar |
England’s Innings: Jones and Sciver-Brunt Shine
England posted a challenging 171/6 in their 20 overs, thanks largely to half-centuries from Amy Jones and Nat Sciver-Brunt. Jones provided a solid start, Sciver-Brunt anchored the innings with 57, and Danielle Gibson’s unbeaten 30 off just 12 balls gave England a powerful late surge. It was a competitive total — not impregnable, but enough to test India on a Cardiff surface that has already seen plenty of action this week.
India kept striking back through the innings, with Shreyanka Patil leading the way with two wickets.
India’s Chase: Mandhana and Shafali Open Up
Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma strode out to open the chase with 172 runs needed for victory, with Lauren Filer opening the bowling for England.
India come into this clash on the back of strong form. They head into the contest on the back of a confident 26-run victory over West Indies, where they posted 179/8 and then backed it up with a disciplined bowling effort. England, meanwhile, are looking to reset after a five-wicket defeat to Australia in their previous warm-up, having managed 157/6 but being unable to defend the total.
Why This England vs India Clash Matters
This is the final chance for both teams to test combinations before the real stakes begin. As Wikipedia notes on the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, the tournament runs from June 12 to July 5, 2026, hosted by England across seven venues, with 12 teams competing in 33 matches. India are placed in Group 1 with a tough schedule ahead. Wikipedia
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FAQs
Q: Where is the England vs India Women’s T20 World Cup warm-up being played?
The match is being played at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, on June 10, 2026, with India chasing 172 after England posted 171/6.
Q: How can I watch the England vs India Women’s warm-up match live?
The match is streaming live and free worldwide on ICC.tv and the ICC’s official YouTube channel, and on Star Sports and JioHotstar in India.
