England Women vs India Women, 3rd T20I 2025 – Highlights
Date: July 4, 2025
Venue: Kennington Oval, London
Result: England Women won by 5 runs (series now 2-1 in India’s favor)
Match Summary
England Women: 173/2 (20 overs)
- Sophia Dunkley: 75 (52 balls) – aggressive opening, set the tone for England
- Danni Wyatt: 68 (45 balls) – shared a 137-run opening partnership with Dunkley
- India’s bowlers struggled for breakthroughs until the 17th over, with England’s openers dominating
India Women: 168/6 (20 overs)
- Harmanpreet Kaur: 23 (17 balls) – led a late charge, but fell on the penultimate ball
- Jemimah Rodrigues: 41 (28 balls) – anchored the chase in the middle overs
- Smriti Mandhana: 37 (27 balls) – provided a brisk start
- Lauren Bell: 2/32 – held her nerve in the final over, defending 11 runs
Key Moments
- England’s openers, Dunkley and Wyatt, put on a record 137-run stand, giving the hosts a platform for a strong total.
- India’s chase was on track, but regular wickets in the last five overs slowed momentum.
- Harmanpreet Kaur hit a crucial four in the 18th over and kept India in the hunt, but was caught by Ecclestone off Bell with 6 runs needed from the last ball.
- Lauren Bell bowled a tight final over, conceding just 5 runs and taking the key wicket of Harmanpreet, sealing a dramatic win for England.
Player of the Match
- Sophia Dunkley for her match-winning 75 at the top of the order.
Series Situation
- India lead the five-match series 2-1.
- England keep the series alive with this narrow win.
Scorecard Table
| Team | Score | Top Scorer | Best Bowler (Opposition) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England Women | 173/2 (20 ov) | Sophia Dunkley 75 | Shree Charani 1/29 | Won by 5 runs |
| India Women | 168/6 (20 ov) | Jemimah Rodrigues 41 | Lauren Bell 2/32 |
England edged a final-ball thriller at The Oval, holding off India’s chase to win by 5 runs and keep the T20I series alive.
