Jemimah Rodrigues's 69 Fires India Women to Victory
India Women
188/7 (20)
England Women
150/8 (20)
IND-W won by 38 runs
View full scorecard →India Women have won by 38 runs. India Women batted first and posted 188/7 in 20 overs. England Women, chasing 189, fell short at 150/8 in 20 overs.
Jemimah Rodrigues was the standout in the first innings, scoring 69 off 40 balls (SR 173). 1 six and 10 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 73 runs.
Amy Jones fought hard with 67 off 48 balls, but it was not enough to haul England Women over the line. The required rate climbed too steeply in the end.
With the ball, Lauren Bell delivered figures of 3/34 in 4 overs (Econ 8.5). Crucial breakthroughs at key moments that shifted the momentum.
IND-W lead the series 1-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 2 of the first innings was the inflection point — 27 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
69 off 40 balls (SR 173), 10 fours, 1 sixes
3/34 in 4 overs (Econ: 8.50)
67 off 48 balls (SR 140), 9 fours, 0 sixes
Verdict
India Women showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. England Women will rue missed opportunities — a 38 runs deficit could have been avoided with sharper execution in the key moments. IND-W lead the series 1-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.