Bengaluru, Sept. 25 -- A sensational century by skipper Nat Sciver-Brunt and fantastic bowling helped England start their ICC Women's World Cup preparations by beating hosts India by a massive 152 runs during their warm-up clash in Bengaluru on Thursday.

While two games were washed out, England sealed a massive win against India, and New Zealand fell to India A on the opening day of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 warm-up matches.

Batting first, England stunned India with their brutality, blowing away the Indian bowlers to put up 339/9 at the end of their 50 overs, as per ICC.

They were fuelled by a scintillating century from skipper Nat Sciver-Brunt, who made 122 off 105 - a knock laced with 13 fours and two sixes. Emma Lamb jo...