Match Summary:
On July 1, 2025, at the County Ground in Bristol, India Women defeated England Women by 24 runs, handing them their first-ever T20I defeat at the venue and taking a 2-0 lead in the 5-match series.
Quick Scorecard:
| Team | Score | Top Scorer | Top Bowler |
|---|---|---|---|
| India Women | 181/4 | Rodrigues (63), Amanjot (63*) | Charani (2/28) |
| England Women | 157/7 | Beaumont (54) | Bell (2/17) |
Player of the Match: Amanjot Kaur (63* runs, 1 wicket)
India’s Turnaround with the Bat:
India were 31/3 inside the Powerplay, with Harmanpreet, Shafali, and Mandhana dismissed early.
Rodrigues and Amanjot stitched a match-changing 93-run stand in 55 balls.
Amanjot stayed unbeaten on 63 off 40 while Richa Ghosh added 32 off 20.
In the last 10 overs, India smashed 117 runs. It is their 3rd-highest second-half score in T20Is.
England’s Faltering Chase:
The top order crumbled to 17/3 inside 4 overs, with Dunkley and Wyatt failing again.
Beaumont’s explosive 54 off 35 gave England hope, but a direct hit by Rana ended her stay.
Ecclestone’s 35 off 23 came too late to reverse the damage.
Key Bowling Performances (India):
Shree Charani: 4-0-28-2 – removed Capsey and Jones in a crucial over.
Amanjot Kaur: 3-0-28-1 – took Sciver-Brunt’s wicket and added control.
Deepti, Radha, and Rana kept things tight in the middle overs.
Amanjot’s All-Round Brilliance:
Promoted to No. 5, she struck her maiden international fifty (63 off 40)* with 9 boundaries.
Also dismissed Sciver-Brunt, and was active in the field.
Her calm finishing and energy shifted the entire match’s momentum.
Next Match:
Match 3 of the T20I series will be played on July 5 at The Kia Oval, London.
India has a chance to seal the series 3-0.
Conclusion:
India’s dominant performance — powered by Rodrigues and Amanjot — has broken England’s home streak and put them on the back foot. It was a performance full of resilience, power-hitting, and smart cricket.
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