England Women secured a commanding 4-wicket victory over Australia Women in their ICC Women’s World Cup warm-up match at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 1 in Bengaluru on Saturday, September 28, 2025. The visitors successfully chased down Australia’s total of 247 with 33 balls to spare, thanks to brilliant knocks from Alice Capsey (88*) and Emma Lamb (60).
Match Overview
The day-night encounter saw England captain win the toss and elect to field first. Australia posted 247 all out in 34.4 overs before England reached the target with 251/6 in 44.3 overs.
Date: September 28, 2025
Venue: BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 1, Bengaluru
Tournament: ICC Women’s World Cup Warm-up Matches
Australia’s Batting Struggles
Australia’s innings got off to a terrible start. Captain Alyssa Healy fell for just 1 run in the first over, caught lbw by Lauren Bell.
Phoebe Litchfield fought back with a solid 71 from 48 balls. She hit 13 boundaries to steady the Australian ship after the early disaster.
Beth Mooney provided the late fireworks with an unbeaten 59 off 42 balls. Her innings included 8 fours and came at a strike rate of 140.47.
Sarah Glenn dominated with the ball for England. The leg-spinner took 5 wickets for 32 runs in 7 overs, regularly breaking partnerships when Australia tried to build momentum.
England’s Successful Chase
England’s chase didn’t start smoothly either. They slumped to 32/3 after losing three early wickets to Australia’s pace attack.
Alice Capsey turned the match around with a brilliant unbeaten 88. She faced 85 balls and struck 13 boundaries, showing excellent temperament under pressure.
Emma Lamb provided perfect support with 60 runs from 63 deliveries. Her partnership with Capsey added crucial runs during the middle overs and put England in control.
The pair’s 109-run partnership for the fourth wicket proved to be the match-winning stand.
Key Moments
Powerplay: Both teams struggled early, with Australia at 45/2 and England later at 32/3.
Middle Overs: Litchfield’s 71 helped Australia recover, while Capsey-Lamb partnership swung the game England’s way.
Death Overs: Mooney’s late hitting got Australia to 247, but England cruised home with 33 balls to spare.
Scorecard Summary
| Team | Innings | Runs/Wickets | Overs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia Women | 1st | 247 all out | 34.4 |
| England Women | 2nd | 251/6 | 44.3 |
Last 6 Overs
| Over | Runs | Total | Key Events |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39.4 | 8 | 231/5 | Lamb reaches fifty |
| 40.4 | 6 | 237/5 | Capsey boundary |
| 41.4 | 4 | 241/5 | Singles rotated |
| 42.4 | 3 | 244/6 | Lamb out, target in sight |
| 43.4 | 4 | 248/6 | Capsey guides England home |
| 44.3 | 3 | 251/6 | Match won with 33 balls left |
Top Performers
Alice Capsey (ENG) — 88* (85), 13×4, 0×6, SR: 103.52
Emma Lamb (ENG) — 60 (63), 8×4, 0×6, SR: 95.23
Phoebe Litchfield (AUS) — 71 (48), 13×4, 0×6, SR: 147.91
Beth Mooney (AUS) — 59* (42), 8×4, 0×6, SR: 140.47
Sarah Glenn (ENG) — 5/32 (7), Economy: 4.57
Match Summary Table
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | ICC Women’s World Cup Warm-up |
| Teams | Australia Women vs England Women |
| Result | England won by 4 wickets |
| Venue | BCCI Centre of Excellence, Bengaluru |
| Date | September 28, 2025 |
| Player of Match | Alice Capsey (88*) |
| Margin | 4 wickets, 33 balls remaining |
What’s Next
Both teams will use this warm-up to fine-tune their squads before the main World Cup begins. England gained valuable confidence from this AUS Women vs ENG Women result.
The teams could meet again during the group stages of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, which starts on September 30.
Conclusion
England’s convincing victory gives them momentum heading into the World Cup. Alice Capsey’s match-winning innings and Sarah Glenn’s bowling performance highlight England’s balanced squad depth as they prepare for the main tournament