Nat Sciver-Brunt ruled out of England's next two matches in major World Cup blow
Scans reveal England's captain suffered a repeat strain of her left calf muscle against Ireland on Tuesday
16/06Result
8th Match, Group 2 (D/N), ICC Women's T20 World Cup at Southampton, Jun 16 2026
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![Ireland Women]( "Ireland Women")
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![England Women]( "England Women")
119/6 (17.3/20 ov)
Player of the Match
16/06Result
8th Match, Group 2 (D/N), ICC Women's T20 World Cup at Southampton, Jun 16 2026
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![Ireland Women]( "Ireland Women")
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![England Women]( "England Women")
119/6 (17.3/20 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
Sciver-Brunt to undergo calf scan as injury mars Ireland win
Predecessor Knight admits it 'wouldn't be ideal' if captain has suffered injury relapse after missing early season
Unchanged England bowl, Little replaces Canning for Ireland
Start time was pushed back by over an hour due to rain around the Hampshire Bowl
Bell vows to 'bring the energy' as England face Ireland's call
Fast bowler embraces prospect of home-ground outing after enthusiastic support at Edgbaston
Preview
Sciver-Brunt, spinners star as England edge to laboured victory over Ireland
England made heavy weather of 119-run chase after a rain delay at Hampshire Bowl
Tuesday at T20 World Cup: New Zealand eye first win; Ireland run into England
Southampton will host the double-header on Tuesday, with Ireland and Sri Lanka also searching for first points
