IND-W vs ENG-W

2:29 PM local time (6:59 PM IST): So that is that from Cardiff for us today. We will now shift our focus to the first match of the T20 World Cup, where England take on Sri Lanka, at Edgbaston, on 12 June. Should be a cracker of a tournament, friends! This is Pradeep, Sourabh and Bidipto taking your leave for now. Keep following Sportskeeda! 

Nat Sciver-Brunt [England Women captain]: (On England's ability to close out the game)It was pleasing to see the team stay composed under pressure. The players adapted well when plans had to change and showed great character to hold their nerve in the closing stages, with Lindsay Smith playing a key role in securing the win.(On the key moments of the match)The strong finish with the bat and the early breakthroughs with the ball were crucial in putting England ahead. Valuable partnerships in the latter stages of the innings ensured the team posted a competitive total, which ultimately made the difference.(On her own preparations and the World Cup)Spending time in the middle was important ahead of the tournament, even if the innings took a little while to get going. The warm-up provided valuable preparation, and the squad now heads into the World Cup full of excitement after months of hard work. With the opening game against Sri Lanka around the corner, the team is eager to begin its campaign in front of a home crowd.

Harmanpreet Kaur [India Women captain]: (On Richa Ghosh's fighting knock)Richa Ghosh once again showed why she is such a valuable player for the team. She has the ability to change the course of a game in a matter of overs, and it was encouraging to see her contribute with the bat. Her innings will do her confidence a world of good heading into the tournament.(On India's batting performance)The team fell slightly short in building the partnerships required in T20 cricket. While there were a few useful stands and individual contributions, the lack of substantial partnerships through the middle overs proved costly. Despite the defeat, Richa's innings was a major positive.(On the warm-up matches and the World Cup ahead)The warm-up games served their purpose, with every player getting a fair opportunity before the tournament. The performances over the two matches have boosted the team's confidence and reinforced the belief that they can turn games around from difficult situations. The focus now shifts to the opening World Cup fixture against Pakistan, a challenge the team is eagerly looking forward to.

2:18 PM local time (6:48 PM IST): England win by 5 runs with a ball to spare! 

Amy Jones 64 (45) | Tilly Corteen-Coleman 2/22 (4)
Richa Ghosh 68 (36) | Shreyanka Patil - 2/29 (4)

Richa Ghosh almost made a dull innings come alive! We know she has the capability of that, and boy didn't she give England a scare today! 

But just when it looked like things were heading India's and Richa's way, a change of balls and some time off the action took the momentum away from her, and brought about her downfall! 

England almost paid for bowling their overs slowly, but in the end, the best T20I bowler in the world, Linsey Smith, held her nerve to close it out! 

But prior to that, India's batting was not up to the mark. Yastika Bhatia tried playing lots of shots, but the problem was, she wasn't connecting well. The other batters were either unable to get going, or playing one shot too many. 

Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur's approach was confusing. Her usual, destructive self, is what India are missing sometimes. That's something she has to think about, seriously! 

Richa got a decent hit today, took a bit of time to get going, but once she did, made the bowling look average! She will be disappointed though, that she couldn't take India home from a winning position right at the end. 

England, with the ball and in the field, were good on the whole. Without the likes of Lauren Bell and Heather Knight and regular skipper Natalie Sciver-Brunt in the field, they were decent. But, they too will like games like these to end more clinically. 

19.5 Linsey Smith to Renuka Thakur, OUT! IN THE AIR AND IT'S ALL OVER! Two balls ago, India were on the brink to win this, but England have held their nerve to win this warm-up contest. Length delivery outside the off-stump, Renuka hits it straight up. Dean completes a sliding catch at extra-cover.

19.4 Linsey Smith to Richa Ghosh, OUT! STUMPED! Richa Ghosh, what have you done? India within a touching distance, but they lose a big wicket. Skips down the wicket, Smith spots it and pulls the length back. Ghosh tries to cut and misses. Capsey with another sharp glove work, takes the bails off in a flash and Ghosh has to go.

19.3 Linsey Smith to Richa Ghosh, SIX! BANG! That is out of the ground, what a shot from Richa Ghosh. Uses her feet, Ghosh pumped it straight down the ground and goes outta here. 6 off 3 now!

19.2 Linsey Smith to Richa Ghosh, FOUR! Much needed boundary for India, Richa Ghosh is turning it on here. Length delivery on the leg-stump, Ghosh sweeps, sweeps hard past square-leg, races away to the ropes.