England have been convincingly overwhelmed by defending champions Australia of their first T20 World Cup warm-up in Dubai.
Heather Knight’s aspect began nicely in pursuit of 163 to win, however slumped from 90-2 to 105-8 within the house of 5 overs.
Alice Capsey top-scored with 40 from 34 balls however was the one England batter to move 20 as they have been bowled out for 129 in 19.4 overs, to lose by 33 runs.
The World Cup begins on Thursday with Bangladesh taking over match debutants Scotland, whereas England’s first sport is in opposition to Bangladesh on Saturday, 5 October.
Australia’s 162-6 was arrange by opener Beth Mooney’s 50 from 30 balls whereas highly effective all-rounders Tahlia McGrath and Ash Gardner added cameos of 31 and 21 respectively.
England’s solely frontline seamer Lauren Bell was the decide of the bowlers with 2-29, with a wicket apiece for Nat Sciver-Brunt and spinners Sophie Ecclestone, Sarah Glenn and Charlie Dean.