England beat India by five runs in their final warm-up match ahead of the Women’s T20 World Cup in Cardiff. Chasing 172, India collapses to 87 for 5, leaving them needing 38 from the final two overs. Nat Sciver-Brunt’s 57 anchors England’s innings as they build a competitive total and then defend it under late pressure. In the chase, Richa Ghosh hits 21 off Issy Wong’s penultimate over, narrowing the gap and keeping India in contention. Despite that late surge, India falls short of the target. The result comes after Sciver-Brunt spends valuable time in the middle, reflecting form in the run-up to the tournament, which begins on Friday. Both reports frame the match as England’s final preparation game, with the key storyline centered on England’s ability to hold their nerve during a closely fought finish.