India Women Take 2–0 Series lead in WT20I series after another dominant win over England

 


Fighting half-centuries from Jemimah Rodrigues (63 off 41 balls, 9 fours, 1 six) and Player of the Match Amanjot Kaur (63* off 40 balls, 9 fours; 1/28 in 3 overs), along with their 93-run partnership for the fourth wicket in just 55 deliveries, propelled India Women to a comprehensive 24-run victory over England in the second T20I at the Seat Unique Stadium, Bristol, on Tuesday night.

With this win, India took a commanding 2–0 lead in the five-match T20I series. Having crushed the hosts by a record margin of 97 runs in the opening match, India now stand on the brink of a historic series win in England. The third T20I, a night game at The Kia Oval in London on Friday (July 4), presents a golden opportunity for Harmanpreet Kaur’s team to seal the series.

India Recover from Top-Order Collapse to Post 181/4

Put into bat, India found themselves in early trouble at 31 for three in the sixth over. Star batters Shafali Verma (3), last match centurion Smriti Mandhana (13), and returning captain Harmanpreet Kaur (1) all fell cheaply.

Rodrigues, who reached her half-century in just 33 balls, and Amanjot then stitched together a sensational stand that turned the tide. For Amanjot, whose previous T20I best was an unbeaten 41, it was a breakthrough performance with both bat and ball.

After Rodrigues fell in the 15th over, wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh added the finishing flourish with an explosive 32* off 20 balls (6 fours), sharing an unbeaten 57-run partnership with Amanjot off just 34 deliveries. India amassed 117 runs in the final 10 overs, finishing with 181/4—Bristol’s second-highest WT20I total.

Richa’s innings also saw her surpass the 1000-run milestone in T20Is. For England, pacer Lauren Bell was the standout performer with the ball, returning economical figures of 2/17 in her four overs.

England Falter in Chase Despite Late Resistance

Chasing 182, England suffered a dramatic collapse at the top, slumping to 17 for three by the fourth over. Key wickets fell in quick succession—Sophia Dunkley (1), out-of-form Danni Wyatt-Hodge (1), and skipper Nat Sciver-Brunt (13), whose dismissal by Amanjot was a major blow.

Tammy Beaumont (54 off 35, 8 fours, 1 six) and Amy Jones (32 off 27, 4 fours) mounted a strong counterattack, putting on 70 runs in 49 balls for the fourth wicket. However, a brilliant direct hit from Sneh Rana ended the partnership, dashing England’s hopes of a comeback.

Towards the end, Sophie Ecclestone fought valiantly with an aggressive 35 off 23 balls (4 fours, 1 six), but India maintained control. Debut sensation Shree Charani, who took four wickets in the first T20I, continued her fine form with figures of 2/28, applying pressure throughout.

1st T20I Recap: Mandhana’s Century Sets the Tone

India’s dominance in the series began with a resounding 97-run victory in the first T20I at Trent Bridge. Vice-captain Smriti Mandhana led the charge with a sublime maiden T20I century, scoring 112 off 63 deliveries. After a brief stay from Shafali Verma (20), Harleen Deol (43 off 23) provided a lively middle-order boost in the absence of Harmanpreet.

India posted a daunting 210/5, and the bowlers backed it up with a clinical performance. Shree Charani starred with four wickets on debut, and Deepti Sharma chipped in with two. Nat Sciver-Brunt was the lone bright spot for England, scoring 66, but received no support as the hosts were bundled out for 117.

Smriti Mandhana was named Player of the Match for her innings, as India registered their biggest win against England in T20Is.


India now head to London with momentum and history in their sights. A win at The Oval would not only secure the series but also mark one of the most significant T20I achievements for the Indian women’s team on English soil.


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