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Australia cruise to win over England in Women’s T20 World Cup warm-up
Ellyse Perry’s half-century guided Australia to a comfortable five-wicket win against England in their T20 World Cup warm-up match in Cardiff. Perry was superbly caught by Dani Gibson at deep midwicket off Lauren Bell for a match-winning 64 with two runs needed as Australia cruised to their target of 158 with 10 balls to spare at Sophia Gardens.
TL;DR
- Australia defeated England by five wickets in a T20 World Cup warm-up match.
- Ellyse Perry scored a match-winning 64 for Australia.
- Australia successfully chased England's target of 158.
- England posted 157 for six after being put in to bat, with Alice Capsey (45) and Freya Kemp (41) leading the recovery.
- Australia's Beth Mooney also contributed with a rapid 43.
- England dropped three catches, which proved costly.