Smriti Mandhana's 83 Fires India Women 1st to Victory
India Women 1st
285/10 (74.5)
England Women
170/10 (59.1)
India Women 2nd won the Super Over by 228 runs (match tied)
View full scorecard →India Women 1st have won by 115 runs. India Women 1st batted first and posted 285/10 in 74.5 overs. England Women 1st, chasing 286, fell short at 170/10 in 59.1 overs.
Smriti Mandhana was the standout in the first innings, scoring 83 off 108 balls (SR 77). 1 six and 11 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 28 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
Amy Jones fought hard with 52 off 62 balls, but it was not enough to haul England Women 1st over the line. The required rate climbed too steeply in the end.
With the ball, Kranti Gaud delivered figures of 5/37 in 17 overs (Econ 2.2). A match-defining spell that tore through the batting order.
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
83 off 108 balls (SR 77), 11 fours, 1 sixes
5/37 in 17 overs (Econ: 2.18)
58 off 121 balls (SR 48), 7 fours, 0 sixes
Verdict
India Women 1st showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. England Women 1st were outplayed in all departments. A 115 runs defeat lays bare the gaps in their game — the batting lacked application and the bowling had no answers. Plenty of hard conversations ahead of the next match. ENG-W lead the series 2-1. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.