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The Independent UK
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England beaten by Australia in T20 World Cup warm-up – but given Nat Sciver-Brunt boost

Nat Sciver-Brunt made her return from injury in England's warm-up defeat to Australia - (PA)

Ellyse Perry’s half-century guided Australia to a comfortable five-wicket win against England in their T20 World Cup warm-up match in Cardiff.

Perry was superbly caught by Dani Gibson at deep midwicket off Lauren Bell for a match-winning 64 with just two runs needed as Australia cruised to their target of 158 with 10 balls to spare at Sophia Gardens.

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