England Women Clinch T20I Series Against India with Dominant Six-Wicket Victory in Decider
The series win provides England with significant momentum as they head into the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, set to begin on June 12.
The story
At Taunton's Cooper Associates County Ground, England Women secured a six-wicket victory over India in the third T20I, sealing the series 2-1. India posted a challenging total of 180/5, largely thanks to captain Harmanpreet Kaur's unbeaten 56 off 40 balls. Key contributions also came from Yastika Bhatia, who blazed 32 off 18 deliveries, and Jemimah Rodrigues, who chipped in with a brisk 29. For England, Lauren Bell was the standout bowler, finishing with figures of 2/36. England's chase began with early struggles, finding themselves at 38/3 within the powerplay. However, a match-winning 137-run partnership between Alice Capsey (82 off 43 balls) and Heather Knight (70* off 42 balls) dramatically shifted the momentum. Capsey's explosive innings included nine fours and three sixes, while Knight matched her intent with ten boundaries, guiding England to their target in 18.3 overs. Arundhati Reddy (2/31) and Kranti Gaud (2/40) were the wicket-takers for India.
Latest results
| Match | Format | Result | Star |
|---|---|---|---|
| England Women vs India Women | WT20I | England Women won by 6 wickets | Alice Capsey (82 off 43) |
Series in play
India Women tour of England. England Women won the T20I series 2-1
Tables that matter
ICC Women's T20I Team Rankings
Position: #1 Australia, #2 England, #3 India
Note: Australia leads with a rating of 287, followed by England (275) and India (264).
ICC Women's ODI Team Rankings
Position: #1 Australia, #2 England, #3 India
Note: Australia is top with a rating of 163, with England (128) and India (124) close behind.
What we'll be watching
- ICC Women's T20 World Cup Warm-up: June 8, England Women vs Australia Women at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff.
- ICC Women's T20 World Cup Warm-up: June 9, Match 7 at County Ground, Derby.
- ICC Women's T20 World Cup begins: June 12, 2026, in England.
- ICC Women's T20 World Cup Match 1: June 12, Edgbaston, Birmingham.
- ICC Women's T20 World Cup: India Women vs Pakistan Women on June 14 at Edgbaston, Birmingham.
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