Richa Ghosh’s blistering 36-ball 68 went in vain as England defeated India by five runs in a tense 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup warm-up match. Chasing 172, India fell short at 166 despite Richa's late final-over fireworks
England spinner Linsey Smith climbed to a career-best second spot in the ICC Women’s T20I Bowling Rankings after a strong series against New Zealand. Sophie Devine returned to the batting top 10, while Hayley Matthews reclaimed the number one all-rounder ranking
