Press release -
England move a step closer to the semi-finals with a win over India
England Women beat India Women by 11 runs
England Women won their third T20 World Cup game against India Women in Gqeberha on Saturday to stay top of group 2.
England batted first and despite the loss of some early wickets managed to reach 151-7, largely thanks to a half century from Nat Sciver-Brunt and 40 from 27 balls from Amy Jones.
In reply Smriti Mandhana got India off to a strong start with 52 runs from 41 balls. Sophie Ecclestone was England's most economical bowler with figures of 1-14 from her four overs. While Sarah Glenn took 2-27 and Lauren Bell 1-22, restricting the Indian run chase to 140-5.
Richa Ghosh tried to see India home with an unbeaten 47 from 34, but it wasn't enough as they ended up 11 runs short of England's total after 20 overs.
Please see Sophie Ecclestone's post-match press conference thoughts here.
England Women's T20 Word Cup Fixtures and Results
Saturday 11 February England Women beat the West Indies by 7 wickets at Boland Park, Paarl
Monday 13 February England Women beat Ireland Women by 4 wickets at Boland Park, Paarl
Saturday 18 February 3pm England Women vs India Women St George's Park, Gqeberha
Tuesday 21 February 3pm England Women vs Pakistan Women Newlands, Cape Town
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