Nat Sciver-Brunt emphasized the importance of Alice Capsey's performance as England faced a five-wicket defeat to Australia in their ICC Women's T20 World Cup warm-up match on Monday. Capsey showcased her skills by scoring 45 runs off 36 balls, leading a recovery from a precarious 19-3 start after early dismissals of Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Amy Jones, and Sciver-Brunt herself.

Despite her efforts, England couldn't secure a win, with Ellyse Perry's impressive 64 runs helping Australia chase down the target of 158 runs with 10 balls to spare.

Sciver-Brunt urged her teammates to draw inspiration from Capsey's focused approach. "Alice Capsey seems really clear with what she wants to do and how she wants to go about it. She really committed to her shots," Sciver-Brunt stated after the match. She expressed hope that Capsey's runs wouldn't go to waste in warm-up games, highlighting the necessity of players in form.

Freya Kemp also made a strong case for her World Cup selection by contributing 41 runs off 27 balls, helping England reach a respectable 157-6 in their innings. Sciver-Brunt acknowledged the team's ability to recover from a poor start, stating, "We didn't have the best of starts with the bat but we had some brilliant partnerships to get to a great score."

Sciver-Brunt, returning from injury, reflected on her performance, noting her rustiness but appreciating the opportunity to play again.

Looking ahead, England's T20 World Cup opener against Sri Lanka is scheduled for June 12 at Edgbaston. The team aims to build on their warm-up performance as they prepare for the tournament.