Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt struck 122 as England beat India by 152 runs within the first of their two warm-up matches earlier than their World Cup opener subsequent week.

In a pre-tournament enhance to her aspect, Sciver-Brunt hit 13 fours and two sixes in Bengaluru earlier than retiring out after 105 balls to offer others an opportunity to bat.

Emma Lamb made a 59-ball 81 at quantity 5 in England’s spectacular 339-9 whereas opener Amy Jones hit 39 and Heather Knight 37.

Jones’ opener accomplice Tammy Beaumont was bowled by Renuka Singh within the first over for a three-ball duck, nevertheless, and Danni Wyatt-Hodge caught for one from three balls within the forty sixth.

England then dismissed World Cup co-hosts India for 187 in 34 overs, although the World Cup hosts rested key batters Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur and Pratika Rawal.

Spinners Linsey Smith and Sophie Ecclestone took 2-35 and 2-38 respectively, whereas Lauren Bell, Lauren Filer and Charlie Dean claimed a wicket every.

Jemimah Rodrigues scored 66 on her return from sickness for India however they misplaced their final eight wickets for 56 runs after Richa Ghosh was run out for 21.

Most regarding for India was their seamer Arundhati Reddy having to go away the sphere in a wheelchair after taking a blow within the thirteenth over of England’s innings.

Reddy, who performed in two of three matches in India’s pre-tournament collection in opposition to Australia, gave the impression to be hit within the leg in her follow-through by a drive from Knight.

She required prolonged remedy and didn’t add to her 4.4 overs after leaving the sphere or bat.

England haven’t performed a full 50-over collection since their 2-1 defeat by India in July with two unofficial matches in opposition to New Zealand within the United Arab Emirates their preparation previous to this low-key encounter.

England play Australia of their closing warm-up on Sunday earlier than starting their World Cup marketing campaign in opposition to South Africa on 3 October.

The event, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, runs from 30 September to 2 November.