In a landmark achievement for Indian cricket, the Indian women’s team scripted history by clinching their first-ever T20I series win on English soil. The five-match series saw the visitors edge out the hosts 3–2, signaling a major shift in the balance of power in women’s cricket.
From the outset, India showcased a level of dominance rarely seen in overseas conditions. The opening match set the tone, with Smriti Mandhana scoring a sensational 112 off just 62 balls, propelling India to a formidable 210/5. Debutant Shree Charani stole the show with the ball, dismantling England’s batting with a stunning 4/12 performance.
India built on that momentum in the second T20I at Bristol, where Jemimah Rodrigues and Amanjot Kaur struck vital half-centuries. The bowlers again delivered under pressure, helping India secure a crucial 25-run victory. These back-to-back wins gave the visitors a 2–0 lead, and though England managed to bounce back in the third match, India remained one step ahead in both planning and execution.
The turning point of the series came in the fourth T20I at Old Trafford. India’s spin trio—Radha Yadav, Shree Charani, and Deepti Sharma—tied down England’s batting order, restricting them to just 126 runs. In reply, Shafali Verma and Mandhana provided a blazing start, and the calm finishing from Harmanpreet Kaur and Jemimah Rodrigues ensured India chased down the target with ease. With that win, India sealed the series 3–1, making it their first ever T20I series victory in England.
While England managed to salvage some pride with a thrilling final-ball win in the fifth match at Edgbaston, India had already made history. Shafali Verma’s explosive 75 in that match may have gone in vain in terms of the result, but her performance throughout the series underscored her growing stature as one of the world’s premier T20 players.
The victory was a testament to India’s complete team performance. Their spinners played a decisive role, consistently exploiting English conditions with variations and control. The batting unit, led by Mandhana and Verma, gave India quick starts, while the middle order provided stability. The fielding, too, was sharp and energetic, with key catches and run-outs that shifted the momentum in India’s favor at crucial moments.
Captain Harmanpreet Kaur credited the win to the team’s preparation and unity, highlighting the impact of domestic tournaments like the Women’s Premier League (WPL) in building depth and confidence among players. The emergence of young talents like Shree Charani, alongside the experience of veterans, has created a well-balanced and formidable side.
This victory is not just a series win—it’s a bold statement of India’s rise in the global women’s cricket arena. With the ODI series next and the T20 World Cup looming, this triumph gives India the belief and momentum to dream bigger.