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Sophie Ecclestone impressed on her return from injury| First T20 international, Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| England 197-6 (20 overs): Sciver-Brunt 77 (53), Wyatt 75 (47); Singh Thakur 3-27 |
| India 159-6 (20 overs): Verma 52 (42); Ecclestone 3-15 |
| England won by 38 runs |
| Scorecard |
England produced a convincing performance to beat India by 38 runs in the opening game of their T20 series.
The tourists slipped to 2-2 in the first over but Nat Sciver-Brunt made 77 and Danni Wyatt 75 in a stand of 138.
Amy Jones then smashed 23 off nine balls as England posted 197-6 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
England always had India behind the run-rate, restricting them to 159-6, with Sophie Ecclestone taking 3-15 on her return from a dislocated shoulder.
The second game in the three-match series takes place at the same ground on Saturday from 13:30 GMT.
More to follow.
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