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England beat Ireland but Sciver-Brunt in injury scare

England beat Ireland but Sciver-Brunt in injury scare

Summary

England's women's cricket team won against Ireland by four wickets in a T20 World Cup match in Southampton. However, England's captain Nat Sciver-Brunt had to leave the game early due to a calf injury scare.

Key Facts

  • England chased Ireland's total of 118 runs and won with four wickets left and 15 balls remaining.
  • Nat Sciver-Brunt scored 48 runs before retiring because of tightness in her left calf, the same leg she had injured recently.
  • England’s bowlers Sophie Ecclestone took three wickets, while Dani Gibson and Charlie Dean took two each against Ireland.
  • England now has two wins from two matches in their home World Cup tournament.
  • Ireland has lost both their matches so far and will play New Zealand next.
  • England’s next game is against Scotland in four days at Headingley.
  • Sciver-Brunt had earlier put together a strong 64-run partnership with Heather Knight before retiring.
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