The Indian women’s cricket team faced a setback, losing to England by 28 runs in the second T20I match at the County Ground, Bristol. Despite a strong bowling performance that restricted England to 168/5, India struggled in their chase, losing wickets and finishing at 142/9 in 20 overs.
India’s top-order batters like Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana, Yastika Bhatia, and Harmanpreet Kaur made valuable contributions, but the team faltered under pressure to score 60 runs in the last five overs. The loss now levels the three-match series at 1-1, setting the stage for a decisive final T20I.
England’s bowlers, including Lauren Bell, Charlie Dean, and Freya Kemp, put up a strong performance to stifle India’s batting lineup. Freya Kemp’s unbeaten 39 off 13 balls and a late blitz helped England reach a competitive total, ultimately securing the win and setting up an exciting finale.
Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh, Deepti Sharma, and Shreyanka Patil struggled with the bat for India, while England’s bowlers, led by Lauren Bell and Freya Kemp, played a pivotal role in their team’s victory. The result now puts both teams on an equal footing as they head into the final T20I showdown.
