India may have lost the T20i finals of the narrowest margins, but the larger price was already in the bag. With the victory of the 3-2 series over England, the Harmanpreet Kaur party left with a distinction after a hard combat campaign, which ended in the next end of the last ball-at the time in Birmingham.
The target of 168 was set, England went on milestone knocking from Danni Wyatt-Hodge-playing his 300. International wrestling-and blazing 41 from Sophie Dunkley to stand up. Their 101-running partnerships had India soon under pressure. But visitors who prevented the sums and fought back the series will not make it easier.
ENG-W vs Indian, 5. T20i: emphasizing
When the game is heading to the finals and six needed to win, Pacer Arundhati Reddy almost turned the hero and raised two goals in the first three balls. But Sophie Ecclestone kept her quiet under pressure and one needed from the last ball, England home – almost about.
Yet the night belonged to India – and more specifically, Shafali Verma. When she returned to the T20i settings with a point to prove, spun 75 out of 41 balls, knock filled with sharp hit and fearless intention. Entering India was two downs inside three breaks, Shafali took over control, punished anything free and kept the result table in motion.
Her fifty came in only 23 bells-round the fastest Indian woman in the T20is-when she dominated the medium exceeding. While the goals were still falling around her, Shafali remained folded and gave India a total of 167 for 7.
Charlie Dean was Standout with the ball for England, picked up 3 for 23 and broke a key partnership. Ecclestone also cut off two goals. Indian doughs, except Shafali, but tried to convert the starts without no one else exceeding 25.
What excelled in this series for India – and again in this match – was their fight. Whether it has won tight goals, supported their young pitch or trustworthy experience in cartilage moments, it was a series that showed their growing depth and character.
Although England managed victory in the last match, it came after three direct defeats and several close talks.
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Published:
Debodinna Chakracorty
Published on:
13th July 2025
