ENGLAND made a winning start to their T20 International series against Pakistan with a 29-run victory in Kuala Lumpur as they continued their Women’s T20 World Cup preparations.

Opener Amy Jones struck 10 fours in her 39-ball 53 to lay the foundations for England’s 154 for four at the Kinrara Oval.

Nat Sciver (34 not out) and Tammy Beaumont (30) were also among the runs after England, who defeated Pakistan 2-0 in the one-day international series between the two teams, had been sent in to bat.