India has achieved a historic victory in the T20 series against England, securing the title with one game remaining after a decisive six-wicket win at Old Trafford. The Indian women’s cricket team showcased their dominance by effectively limiting England to a mere 126 runs for the loss of seven wickets in the fourth T20 match.
The Indian openers, Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma, set the tone with a commanding partnership of 56 runs, putting India in a strong position early in the game. Although the pace of runs slightly dipped following their departures, the team maintained control of the match. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur and Jemimah Rodrigues handled the pressure and added crucial runs before Rodrigues ultimately secured the win in the 17th over, leading India to their first T20 series triumph over England on their home soil.
England’s performance was lackluster, highlighted by a nine-over boundary drought and their leading scorer, Sophia Dunkley, managing only 22 runs. India’s spinners, Radha Yadav and Shree Charani, each took two wickets, further emphasizing the challenges England faced against spin bowling.
With India now holding a commanding 3-1 lead, they will enter the final T20 match at Edgbaston on Saturday with the series in hand, while England must strategize to better handle spinners ahead of the upcoming one-day international series.
This victory not only marks an important milestone for Indian women’s cricket but also reflects the growing strength and competitiveness of the team on international grounds. The future looks promising as they continue to build on their success and improve their performance in all formats of the game.