Alice Capsey's 82 Fires England Women to Victory
India Women
180/5 (20)
England Women
184/4 (18.3)
ENG-W won by 6 wickets
View full scorecard →England Women have won by 6 wickets. India Women batted first and posted 180/5 in 20 overs. England Women chased down 181 in just 18.3 overs.
Harmanpreet Kaur was the standout in the first innings, scoring 56* off 40 balls (SR 140). 7 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 57 runs.
In the chase, Alice Capsey anchored the innings with 82 off 43 balls. It was a measured knock that kept England Women on track despite losing wickets around him.
With the ball, Arundhati Reddy delivered figures of 2/31 in 4 overs (Econ 7.8). A tidy spell that kept the pressure on throughout.
ENG-W lead the series 2-1. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
The result was shaped by a series of small moments rather than one dramatic turning point. The winning side was simply more clinical in their execution across both innings.
Key Performers
82 off 43 balls (SR 191), 9 fours, 3 sixes
2/31 in 4 overs (Econ: 7.75)
70* off 42 balls (SR 167), 10 fours, 0 sixes
Verdict
England Women showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. India Women came up short by 6 wickets. There were passages where they looked competitive, but consistency eluded them when it mattered. ENG-W lead the series 2-1. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.