Satterthwaite and Ebrahim in the runs

In short:
Amy Satterthwaite (98) and Kate Ebrahim (76) got some valuable time at the crease as the WHITE FERNS warmed up for their ODI series against England with a 50-over game against the Academy in Leicester.

Suzie Bates and Sophie Devine were rested for the match, allowing Satterthwaite to open and Ebrahim to bat in the middle order.

Our batting card from today 👇#warmup #NorthernTour pic.twitter.com/igT1KAS36H

— WHITE FERNS (@WHITE_FERNS) July 4, 2018 

The pair put on a valuable 117-run partnership to steer the tourists to 257-7 batting first, a total which was knocked off by their hosts in the 46th over.

The team moves to Leeds tomorrow to prepare for Saturday's opening game of the of the three-match series, at Headingley.

As it happened...

A mature knock of 63* by Sophia Dunkley leads the English Academy to the target in the 46th over of our 50-over warm-up.
Recap: WHITE FERNS: 257-7, Satterthwaite 98 & Ebrahim 76.
Bates and Devine rested #NorthernTour pic.twitter.com/h2FU8eGg2f

— WHITE FERNS (@WHITE_FERNS) July 4, 2018

A big partnership between Dunkley and Wilson has the Academy closing in on our 257 run target in Leicester.
Satterthwaite using all her bowlers #warmup #NorthernTour pic.twitter.com/sVUq7MZPwG

— WHITE FERNS (@WHITE_FERNS) July 4, 2018

A double strike by Ebrahim and Watkin!
England Academy 129-3 at the halfway point chasing 258 to win.
Key pair of Wilson and Dunkley to the wicket #warmup #NorthernTour pic.twitter.com/RvDaMzzTaV

— WHITE FERNS (@WHITE_FERNS) July 4, 2018

Tight start by Tahuhu and Huddleston.
England Academy 36-1 after the first 10 overs. Huddleston with the wicket. 258 is the target #warmup #NorthernTour pic.twitter.com/sgF5MNrBzJ

— WHITE FERNS (@WHITE_FERNS) July 4, 2018

257 on the board against the England Academy at the @KibworthCC in Leicester.
98 from Satterthwaite and 76 from Ebrahim.#warmup #NorthernTour pic.twitter.com/10Hp1C9YvK

— WHITE FERNS (@WHITE_FERNS) July 4, 2018

Ohh so close for Amy Satterthwaite in Leicester!
She's bowled on 98. WHITE FERNS 216-6 in the 43rd over. Ebrahim unbeaten on 51#warmup #englandacademy pic.twitter.com/2RJCYOKTNy

— WHITE FERNS (@WHITE_FERNS) July 4, 2018

Situation at @KibworthCC #NorthernTour pic.twitter.com/apApbQ53gm

— WHITE FERNS (@WHITE_FERNS) July 4, 2018

England Academy has made in-roads in Leicester.
Amy Satterthwaite anchoring the innings as she pushes past 50.#warmup #NorthernTour pic.twitter.com/2BcRPccakx

— WHITE FERNS (@WHITE_FERNS) July 4, 2018

WHITE FERNS 46-1 after 10 overs in one-day warm-up in Leicester.
Amy Satterthwaite looking good on 30 not-out. Martin is with her.#NorthernTour pic.twitter.com/Uc2bSwpPSi

— WHITE FERNS (@WHITE_FERNS) July 4, 2018 

Warm-up one-day match underway at @KibworthCC 🏏
We’re batting first.
Satterthwaite and Kerr opening up 👍 #NorthernTour pic.twitter.com/rfrkHk0MMk

— WHITE FERNS (@WHITE_FERNS) July 4, 2018