March 23 (CRICKETNMORE) - England romped to a convincing eight-wicket victory over Australia, riding on Natalie Sciver and Tamsin Beaumont's blistering half-centuries to start their campaign in the Tri-Nation Women's T20 series on a rousing note on Friday.

Match Summary

Australia Women - 149/8 in 20 Overs (Rachael Haynes 65, Alyssa Healy 31; Jenny Gunn 3-26 )

England Women - 150/2 in 17 Overs (Natalie Sciver 68 not out, Tamsin Beaumont 58 not out; D Kimmince 1-12)