England v India: Natalie Sciver makes half-century in four-wicket win
Natalie Sciver led England to a four-wicket win over India in their third match of the T20 tri-series.
Sciver's composed 50 from 38 balls rescued England after they slipped to 28-3, chasing 124 for victory at the Junction Oval in Melbourne.
India had earlier posted an underwhelming 123-6 from their 20 overs, with pace bowlers Anya Shrubsole taking 3-31 and Katherine Brunt 2-23.
Despite losing regular wickets, England secured victory with seven balls left.
England lost their opening match against India before beating Australia in a super over on Saturday.
They face Australia again on Sunday (00:40 GMT) before the final takes place on 12 February.
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India started well, with Smriti Mandhana in particular looking strong down the ground, but she was the only batter to find any fluency on a slow pitch.
Mandhana made 45 from 40 balls, hitting seven fours and India's sole six of the innings, but after she was stumped off Brunt, India faltered.
They hit just four boundaries in the final 10 overs, with the batters struggling for rhythm as England took pace off the ball.
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