Islamabad, July 2, 2025: Harmanpreet Kaur made history as she led India to the victory after securing a 2-0 advantage in the five-match T20I series against England. On July 1, India win by 24 runs at County Ground, Bristol. Jemimah Rodrigues and Amanjot Kaur played pivotal roles, each scoring 63.
England’s top-order faltered, and despite Tammy Beaumont’s half-century, the hosts couldn’t close in on the target. This marked England’s first T20I loss at this venue.
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt chose to field after winning the toss. Smriti Mandhana struck two boundaries in the opening over. Shafali Verma, surprised by a short delivery, was caught behind off Lauren Filer. Promoted up the order, Rodrigues capitalized on fielding restrictions. Mandhana, playing her 150th T20I, fell after a 13-run knock.
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Harmanpreet was dismissed cheaply by Lauren Bell. India stood at 35/3 after the powerplay. Rodrigues and Amanjot accelerated in the middle overs. Rodrigues smashed a six and two fours off Em Arlott and reached her fifty in 33 balls.
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Amanjot took on Ecclestone in the 13th over with three boundaries. Bell broke the stand by removing Rodrigues, who scored 63 off 41. Richa Ghosh kept the momentum, crossing 1,000 T20I runs. After being dropped, Amanjot completed her half-century in 35 balls. India ended with 181/4.
In response, England suffered early setbacks. Dunkley was run out, Wyatt dismissed by Deepti, and Sciver-Brunt fell to Amanjot. Beaumont’s 54 off 35 provided hope before a run-out ended her innings. England finished on 157/7. Amanjot earned the ‘Player of the Match’ title. The third T20I is scheduled for July 4 at The Oval, London.
