Watch: Continue living the T20I series of women’s final ball thriller against India at the Clinch Clinic Tennington Oval
England She continued to live out five-run victory with a 5-run victory with a female T20I series in five matches. India After winning a toss and choosing a bat in the 3rd T20I at Kennington Oval on Friday, July 4th, the UK recorded a challenging total of 171/9 in 20 overs. Sophia Dunkley Daniel Wyatt Hodge. India finished 166/5, just shorter, despite a strong start to their pursuit. This important victory saw England’s first success in the five-match T20I series, with India still leading 2-1.
England’s dominant start and dramatic collapse
The English innings were two distinct half stories. A period of explosive blows followed by a dramatic collapse. Openers Dunkley and Wyatt Hodge burned the stage and introduced exceptional forms and offensive intent. Their amazing 137-run partnership laid the formidable foundation for England’s total. Dunkley, a player worthy of the match, was an attacker, defeating 75 illustrious 53 deliveries, splitting the innings by sevens for and six sturdy sixes. The equally impressive Wyatt Hodge provided excellent support, with the Hammer 66 running from 42 balls, including seven 42 balls and three towering sixes. Their relentless attacks on Indian bowlers made Britain seem ready for a massive sum.
Muscular ground on Wyatt-Hodge pic.twitter.com/njty1fxnhh
– England Cricket (@englandcricket) July 4, 2025
However, the momentum changed dramatically after Dunkley left on the 16th and was caught and bowled by Deepti Sharma. Her dismissal led to a surprising clarification of England’s innings. From the position of the commander, England shockedly lost nine wickets with just 34 runs in the final five overs. The Indian bowler, who was on his hind legs, staged an astonishing comeback to limit the damage. Deepti Sharma was the architect of this turnaround, finishing with a 3-wicket excellent spell with 27 runs from four overs. Arundhati Reddy also played a key role in the collapse, claiming three wickets on 32 runs. Sri Chalani bagged two wickets, but Radha Yadav was missing after one fire and collectively assured England did not escape with an unattackable score.
India’s brave pursuit is lacking in thrilling finishes
The Indian woman chasing 172 for victory began replying with clear intentions, reflecting England’s aggressive start. Openers Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma won a quick 85-run stand and kept India firmly in the hunt. Verma was particularly devastating, winning Quickfire 47 from just 25 balls, including seven fours and two powerful six, showing off an explosive batting. Anchor Mandona continued her amazing form with 56 proper 56 runs from 49 balls, hitting 10 boundaries and crafting the scoreboard.
However, Shafali Verma’s important firing showed a change in momentum, just like the UK’s innings. Despite solid contributions from Jemimah Rodrigues (20 off from 15 balls) and captain Harmanpreet Kaur (23 off from 17 balls), the British bowler tightened his grip in the second half of the inning. Lauren Filer helped to keep India’s scoring percentage down, claiming two important wickets with just 30 runs from four overs. Lauren Bell also scored a key wicket with 37 runs, with Issy Wong securing one wicket with 36 runs, and Sophie Ecclestone was economical with one wicket with 24 runs.
The match was a tense final, with India needing 11 runs to win. The British bowler grabbed his nerves under pressure. The game peaked with a dramatic final ball, with India having to take six runs. Lauren Bell, who was entrusted with the final over, was delivered and rejected the cowl. Seal England’s memorable five-run victory. This thrilling victory leaves the series as a compelling contest heading into the penultimate match.
The moment of victory! 🤩🎉 pic.twitter.com/lzfkkvahle
– England Cricket (@englandcricket) July 4, 2025
The series is currently moving to Old Trafford on Wednesday, July 9th at No. 4 T20I, pledging another exciting chapter of this charming Indian women’s tour.
This article was first published womencricket.coma Cricket time company.