In a heart-stopping finale, England Women held their nerve to defeat India Women by 5 runs in the 3rd T20I, keeping the series alive. Chasing 172, India fell agonizingly short at 166/5, with Harmanpreet Kaur holing out off the last ball needing six to win.
Match Summary
🏏 England – 171/9 (20 overs)
🔥 Sophia Dunkley (75), Wyatt-Hodge (66) | Deepti Sharma 3/32
🎯 India – 166/5 (20 overs)
🔥 Smriti Mandhana (56), Shafali Verma (47) | Lauren Bell 1/24
Turning Points
⚡ Dunkley-Wyatt Stand – 136-run opening partnership set up England’s total.
⚡ India’s Chase Stumbles – From 100/1, lost Shafali & Jemimah in quick succession.
⚡ Last-Over Drama – 12 needed off 6 balls, but England’s fielding (two dropped catches!) and Harmanpreet’s dismissal sealed it.
Key Performers
🌟 Sophia Dunkley (75 off 53) – Dominant innings with 7 fours & 2 sixes.
🌟 Deepti Sharma – 3 wickets, equalled Nida Dar’s record as joint-second highest WT20I wicket-taker (136).
🌟 Smriti Mandhana (56) – Sixth consecutive 50+ score vs England, but couldn’t finish.
What’s Next?
📅 4th T20I – July 9, Manchester
📅 5th T20I – July 11, Birmingham
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