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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