Dominant India Women Crush England by 97 Runs in 1st T20I at Trent Bridge!

KhabriDose.com Sports Desk: Dominant India Women Crush England by 97 Runs in 1st T20I at Trent Bridge!

Nottingham, UK – June 28, 2025 – In a truly emphatic start to their five-match T20 International series, the Indian Women’s team delivered a stunning performance, comprehensively defeating England Women by a massive 97 runs in the first T20I at Trent Bridge. The match was a spectacle of power-hitting, disciplined bowling, and sharp fielding, leaving the home side reeling.

Mandhana’s Masterclass Sets the Stage:

After England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt won the toss and elected to bowl first, hoping to exploit any early moisture, India’s stand-in captain Smriti Mandhana had other ideas. She unleashed a breathtaking display of batting, smashing her maiden T20 International century. Mandhana’s magnificent 112 runs off just 62 balls, laced with 15 fours and 3 towering sixes, anchored India’s imposing total of 210/5 in their allotted 20 overs.

Mandhana found excellent support from the aggressive Harleen Deol, who was promoted up the order and contributed a quickfire 43 runs off 23 deliveries, including 7 boundaries. Their partnership was crucial in building a formidable platform that the English bowlers struggled to contain. Lauren Bell was the pick of the English bowlers, managing to claim 3 wickets for 27 runs amidst the onslaught.

Indian Bowlers Tear Through English Lineup:

Chasing a daunting target of 211, England’s batting lineup crumbled under pressure from a rampant Indian bowling attack. Debutant Shree Charani was the star with the ball, delivering a sensational spell to claim 4 wickets for just 12 runs in her 3.5 overs. Her accuracy and variations proved too much for the English batters.

While England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt waged a valiant lone battle, scoring a resilient 66 runs off 42 balls (10 fours), she received little support from her teammates. Deepti Sharma (2/32) and Radha Yadav (2/18) also chipped in with crucial wickets, ensuring England never gained momentum in their chase. The English innings folded dramatically for just 113 all out in 14.5 overs.

Key Match Details:

• Toss: England Women won the toss and elected to bowl.
• India Women Score: 210/5 (20 overs)
  • Smriti Mandhana: 112 runs (62 balls, 15×4, 3×6)
  • Harleen Deol: 43 runs (23 balls, 7×4)
  • Lauren Bell (ENG): 3/27
• England Women Score: 113 all out (14.5 overs)
  • Nat Sciver-Brunt: 66 runs (42 balls, 10×4)
  • Shree Charani (IND): 4/12
  • Deepti Sharma (IND): 2/32
  • Radha Yadav (IND): 2/18
• Result: India Women won by 97 runs.
• Player of the Match: Smriti Mandhana (India)

This comprehensive victory gives India a crucial 1-0 lead in the five-match T20I series. The teams will now look ahead to the second T20I, scheduled for Tuesday, July 1st, at the County Ground in Bristol. India’s commanding performance has certainly set a high bar for the remainder of the series.

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