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England beat Ireland but Sciver-Brunt in injury scare

England beat Ireland but Sciver-Brunt in injury scare
BBC News Tuesday 16 June 2026, 21:44 UTC 1 min read
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A major injury scare around captain Nat Sciver-Brunt overshadows England's four-wicket victory over Ireland at the T20 World Cup in Southampton.

A major injury scare around captain Nat Sciver-Brunt overshadows England's four-wicket victory over Ireland at the T20 World Cup in Southampton.
England (LOCATION) Ireland (LOCATION) Sciver-Brunt (PERSON) Nat Sciver-Brunt (PERSON) the T20 World Cup (EVENT) Southampton (LOCATION)
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