England survive wobble to see off Ireland but have Sciver-Brunt injury concern

England, 119-6, beat Ireland, 118-9, by four wickets

Sciver-Brunt top scores with 48 but then retires hurt

England survived a wobble against Ireland on Tuesday at Southampton, recovering from 35 for three to chase down 119 with 15 balls remaining and four wickets to spare, and keep their World Cup campaign on track.

England, though, will be sweating on the fitness of their captain Nat Sciver-Brunt, who top-scored with 48 but was forced to retire hurt with nine runs still needed, after apparently suffering a recurrence of the calf injury she has struggled with all summer. She will be assessed by medics ahead of England’s next match against Scotland at Headingley on Saturday.