England Defeat India by Four Wickets in Manchester T20I, Taking Early Series Lead
This victory gives England a 1-0 advantage in the five-match T20I series, with the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Final between Australia and England slated for today.
The story
At Old Trafford, Manchester, England secured a four-wicket victory over India in a thrilling T20 International on July 4. Chasing India's total of 190 for 7, England reached their target with an over to spare.
Jacob Bethell was the star for England, crafting an unbeaten 76 runs from just 46 balls, guiding his team home after coming to the crease at 51 for 3. Harry Brook also contributed a quickfire 39 off 15 deliveries.
For India, Ishan Kishan top-scored with 49 from 40 balls, and Abhishek Sharma added 43 off 24. Sam Curran was England's most effective bowler, taking 3 wickets for 33 runs.
India's Arshdeep Singh also claimed 3 wickets for 40 runs. The match also saw India's Vaibhav Sooryavanshi make his international debut. This result gives England an early lead in the five-match series.
Latest results
| Match | Format | Result | Star |
|---|---|---|---|
| England vs India | WT20I | England won by 4 wickets | Jacob Bethell (Eng) 76* (46) |
Series in play
India Women tour of England 2026. England lead the five-match T20I series 1-0
Tables that matter
| Competition | Position | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ICC Women's T20I Team Rankings | 1st: Australia, 2nd: England, 3rd: India | Current top teams in the T20I format. |
| ICC Women's ODI Team Rankings | 1st: Australia, 2nd: England, 3rd: India | Current top teams in the ODI format. |
What we'll be watching
- ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Final: Australia vs England at Lord's, London (July 5)
- India Women tour of England 2026: England vs India T20I at Trent Bridge, Nottingham (July 7)
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