🏏 India Women Crush England by 97 Runs in 1st T20I – Smriti Mandhana’s Century Creates History
Published: June 28, 2025
Category: Cricket News | Women’s T20I | India vs England
Location: Trent Bridge, Nottingham
📰 Match Overview
The Indian Women’s Cricket Team began their five-match T20I series against England in style, registering a massive 97-run victory at Trent Bridge on June 28, 2025. The match was headlined by a historic century from Smriti Mandhana, who played one of the most memorable knocks in women’s T20I history.
🌟 Key Highlights
- India Women: 210/5 (20 overs)
- England Women: 113 all out (14.5 overs)
- Result: India won by 97 runs
- Player of the Match: Smriti Mandhana (112 off 62 balls)
🔥 Smriti Mandhana Makes History
Smriti Mandhana, leading the side in Harmanpreet Kaur’s absence, stunned the English bowling attack with a scintillating 112 runs off just 62 balls, smashing 15 fours and 4 sixes.
🏏 With this century, Mandhana becomes:
- The first Indian woman to score a century in all three formats (T20I, ODI, Test).
- The first Indian woman to score a T20I century against England.
- The second woman globally to score centuries across all formats.
🤝 Solid Partnerships
Mandhana was supported well by Harleen Deol (43 off 23), adding a crucial 94-run partnership for the second wicket. Their intent helped India reach a formidable total of 210/5, their highest T20I total vs England to date.
Other notable contributions:- Jemimah Rodrigues: 22 (14 balls)
- Richa Ghosh: 18 (9 balls)
🎯 England Collapse Under Pressure
Chasing a daunting 211, England Women never found momentum. Nat Sciver-Brunt was the lone warrior, scoring 66 off 45 balls, but lacked support from the other end.
India’s Bowling Highlights:
- Shree Charani (Debut): 4/12 – sensational on her first outing!
- Renuka Singh: 2/19
- Deepti Sharma: 1/14
The English innings folded in just 14.5 overs — marking their biggest T20I defeat by runs (97).
📸 Match in Numbers
| Team | Score | Top Batter | Top Bowler |
|---|---|---|---|
| India Women | 210/5 (20) | Smriti Mandhana | Shree Charani (4/12) |
| England Women | 113 (14.5) | Nat Sciver-Brunt | Renuka Singh (2/19) |
🗣️ Post-Match Reactions
Smriti Mandhana (India Captain):
"This century means a lot. I wanted to set the tone for the tour, and I’m proud of how the team backed each other, especially the youngsters."
Lauren Winfield-Hill (England):
- "We lost control early. Credit to Mandhana for an outstanding innings. We have to come back stronger in the next match."
📅 What’s Next?
- 2nd T20I: July 1, 2025 – County Ground, Bristol
- Series Status: India lead 1–0 in 5-match series
- Live on: Star Sports, Disney+ Hotstar
📌 Final Thoughts
With this commanding win, India have sent a strong message in the lead-up to the Women’s ODI series. Mandhana’s century has not only boosted India’s morale but has also added a golden chapter to the history of women’s cricket.
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