Nat Sciver’s brave century could not help England over the line against Australia.
Chasing 311 for victory, Nat hit 109* (13 fours) in England’s opening World Cup match.
England supporters were in despair, as Nat’s 85 ball century could not overhaul Australia, who took a 12 run victory.
Nat’s third World Cup century, followed up her 108 in England’s first warm-up match.
Nat also took two of the three wickets to fall, returning figures of 23-68-10, as the Australian batters amassed a formidable 310.
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