England have been outplayed by India as they fell to a 38-run defeat of their pre-T20 World Cup assembly in Chelmsford.
England, who nonetheless await the return of Danni Wyatt-Hodge from maternity depart and Nat Sciver-Brunt from harm, have been set a goal of 189 to win however managed simply 150 for eight with their batting line-up failing to persuade.
Alice Capsey and Sophia Dunkley opened however have been unable to make a lot impression, then Amy Jones hit 67 off 48 balls, however they have been unable to construct upon a promising 120 for 3.
Lauren Bell had began effectively for England with two early wickets, taking India’s Smriti Mandhana earlier than Shafali Verma was out for simply two.
For unique tales and all of the detailed cricket news you want, subscribe to The Cricket Paper web site, digital version, or newspaper from as little as 14p a day
Over the road
Jemimah Rodrigues and Yastika Bhatia then took 27 from the second over however have been bowled by Issy Wong.
Stand-in captain Charlie Dean eliminated each set batters within the 14th over as England threatened to retaliate.
Bhatia was out for 54, Rodrigues was caught and bowled for 69 as India wobbled then Richa Ghosh was caught by Wong.
Deepti Sharma struck 4 boundaries in her 22 from 13 balls to see India over the road with 188 for seven.
The three-match collection continues at Bristol on Saturday.
PICTURE: Ben Whitley/PA
READ MORE: Amy Jones sure Charlie Dean ready to captain England if Nat Sciver-Brunt absent
