Sciver-Brunt plays down injury scare but England captain set for scan
Women's T20 World Cup, Group 2, Southampton Ireland 118-9 (20 overs): Prendergast 26 (18), Little 26* (15); Ecclestone 3-22, Dean 2-11, Gibson 2-10 England 119-6 (17.3 overs): Sciver-Brunt 48 (38); Prendergast 2-17 Nat Sciver-Brunt played down the seriousness but England's cap
Ireland 118-9 (20 overs): Prendergast 26 (18), Little 26* (15); Ecclestone 3-22, Dean 2-11, Gibson 2-10
England 119-6 (17.3 overs): Sciver-Brunt 48 (38); Prendergast 2-17
Nat Sciver-Brunt played down the seriousness but England's captain handed her side a major injury concern in their four-wicket victory over Ireland at the T20 World Cup in Southampton.
With nine runs needed to win, Sciver-Brunt retired on 48 with tightness in her left calf - the same muscle that ruled her out for six weeks before the tournament.
She later said the decision was "just precautionary", but England have only four days before their next match against Scotland on Saturday. She will have a scan in the coming days.
"[I] felt a bit of tightness in my calf and didn't want to push it," the 33-year-old said.
After Sciver-Brunt left the field, England also lost Freya Kemp for two before edging home in pursuit of 119 with 15 balls to spare.
And, while the hosts now have two wins from two at begin their home World Cup, they now have a significant worry about the fitness of their captain.
