Another Explosive Batting Display from India
India Women kicked off their T20I series against England with a sensational batting performance, posting 210 for 5 in their allotted 20 overs at Trent Bridge. This was not only their second-highest total in Women’s T20Is but also the highest they’ve scored outside of India, showcasing their growing dominance on the global stage.
England Crumble Under Pressure
Chasing a steep target, the England Women’s team faltered dramatically, eventually losing by 97 runs — their worst defeat by runs in T20Is. This loss surpasses their previous biggest defeat, a 93-run loss to Australia in 2019.
Mandhana Delivers a Masterpiece
Captain Smriti Mandhana led from the front, smashing a breathtaking 112 runs, now the highest individual score by an Indian woman in T20Is. Her innings, decorated with 15 boundaries and 3 sixes, saw her scoring 78 runs via boundaries — another record for India in the shortest format.
Triple Format Star: A Rare Feat Achieved
Mandhana’s knock earned her a place among the elite few, becoming the first Indian woman to score centuries in Tests, ODIs, and T20Is. Globally, only four others — Heather Knight, Tammy Beaumont, Beth Mooney, and Laura Wolvaardt — have matched this achievement.
India’s Batting Storm Hits Middle Overs
India didn’t slow down after the powerplay. Between the 7th and 16th overs, they racked up 124 runs — their best-ever performance in that phase. Among top-tier teams, this is second only to West Indies’ 125 against Australia in 2023.
Mandhana–Shafali: The Most Productive Pair
India’s opening partnership continues to flourish. Mandhana and Shafali Verma added another 50+ stand to their tally, taking them to 21 such partnerships in T20Is — the most by any pair in women’s cricket, surpassing Australia’s Healy and Mooney.
Spin Battle: India Dominates, England Struggles
While England’s spinners were punished for 105 runs in 8 overs — at a poor economy of 13.12 (a record low in Women’s T20Is where spinners bowled 8+ overs) — India’s spinners took control. They bowled 10.5 overs, claimed 8 wickets, and conceded just 72 runs, tightening the grip on the hosts.
Dream Debut for Shree Charani
Debutant Shree Charani made an unforgettable entry to international cricket, returning figures of 4 for 12. Her spell stands as the second-best debut performance by an Indian woman in T20 Internationals.
A Rare T20I Double: 200+ Twice in a Row
India’s score of 210 follows their 217 against West Indies, making them only the third team after Indonesia and Argentina to hit 200 or more in consecutive Women’s T20Is — a testament to their evolving firepower with the bat.
