England Women Clinch 26 runs Win in a Thriller
England Women
168/5 (20)
India Women
142/9 (20)
ENG-W won by 26 runs
View full scorecard →England Women have won by 26 runs. England Women batted first and posted 168/5 in 20 overs. India Women, chasing 169, fell short at 142/9 in 20 overs.
Freya Kemp was the standout in the first innings, scoring 39* off 13 balls (SR 300). 2 sixes and 4 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 35 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
Yastika Bhatia fought hard with 33 off 36 balls, but it was not enough to haul India Women over the line. The required rate climbed too steeply in the end.
With the ball, Shree Charani delivered figures of 3/25 in 4 overs (Econ 6.3). Crucial breakthroughs at key moments that shifted the momentum.
With the series level at 1-1, the next match promises to be an absolute cracker.
The Turning Point
Over 20 of the first innings was the inflection point — 24 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
39* off 13 balls (SR 300), 4 fours, 2 sixes
3/25 in 4 overs (Econ: 6.25)
33 off 36 balls (SR 92), 5 fours, 0 sixes
Verdict
England Women showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. India Women came up short by 26 runs. There were passages where they looked competitive, but consistency eluded them when it mattered. With the series level at 1-1, the next match promises to be an absolute cracker.