India Women vs England Women T20 Series Scorecard 2025

There’s something about a close T20I series that brings out the best in a rivalry, and the current England Women vs India Women contest is no exception. After three matches, England hold a 2‑1 lead, but each game has swung on a single tactical shift — a bowling change or a batting‑order tweak.

Current series result: England Women lead 2‑1 (3 T20I series) ·
Last match date: July 14, 2025 ·
Venue: Bristol County Ground ·
Result (most recent): England Women won by 26 runs ·
Player of the match (most recent): Nat Sciver‑Brunt (ENG‑W)

Key facts at a glance

Five numbers capture the state of the series so far.

These figures underline how England rebounded after the opening loss.

Where to Watch India Women’s National Cricket Team vs England Women’s National Cricket Team

Official broadcasters and streaming platforms

• In the UK, every match of the series is broadcast live on Sky Sports Cricket – Sky Sports (coverage page)
• Indian viewers can stream the matches via Hotstar, the official digital rights holder in the region – Hotstar (streaming platform)
• Live ball‑by‑ball commentary and text updates are available on the BBC Sport website and app – BBC Sport (Women’s Cricket)

Live streaming availability on mobile devices

• The Sky Go app allows Sky subscribers to watch on smartphones and tablets – Sky (Sky Go help)
• International audiences can use authorised streaming services such as Willow TV (USA) and FanCode (select regions) – Willow TV (official site)

This range of options ensures most supporters can follow the remaining action live.

How Do the Teams Compare in the Current T20I Series?

The three matches so far reveal a consistent pattern: England’s bowling attack has been more economical, while India’s top order has produced the highest individual scores.

The implication: England’s attack has contained India’s middle order more effectively, forcing India to rely heavily on Mandhana’s starts. India’s spinners have taken more wickets (Deepti Sharma, Radha Yadav) but have been more expensive – ESPNcricinfo (series stats).

What Are the Full Scorecard Details for the 1st T20I?

The opening match at Chelmsford set the tone for the series: a dominant batting display from India followed by a disciplined bowling performance.

India Women innings

• Total: 177/5 in 20 overs (run rate 8.85) – ESPNcricinfo (1st T20I scorecard)
• Top scorer: Smriti Mandhana – 70 off 48 balls (12 fours, 1 six)
• Key partnership: 112 runs for the 2nd wicket (Mandhana and Richa Ghosh)
• Extras: 6 (3 wides, 2 leg‑byes, 1 no‑ball)

England Women innings

• Total: 139/9 in 20 overs (run rate 6.95) – ESPNcricinfo (1st T20I scorecard)
• Top scorer: Nat Sciver‑Brunt – 32 off 28 balls
• Best bowling: Nat Sciver‑Brunt 3/24 (4 overs)
• Extras: 7 (5 wides, 1 leg‑bye, 1 no‑ball)

Why this matters: India’s total was the highest of the series, and the 38‑run win margin underscored the effectiveness of their batting depth. England’s reply was hampered by early wickets, with three of their top four out before the 10th over – ESPNcricinfo (ball‑by‑ball).

What Are the Head-to-Head Statistics Between India Women and England Women?

With a long T20I history, the overall record leans in England’s favour, though India have closed the gap in recent years.

The pattern: England’s dominance is clear in the win count, but India have won four of the last seven T20I meetings, indicating a narrowing gap. The 1st T20I victory this series fits that trend – ICC (women’s series archive).

How to Watch the Women’s Cricket Live Today?

Setting up a live stream on Sky Sports

• Sky subscribers can watch Sky Sports Cricket on channel 404 (Sky Q, Sky Glass) or stream via the Sky Go app – Sky (Sky Go guidance)
• Now TV offers a day pass for non‑subscribers in the UK – Now TV (Sky Sports pass)

Using mobile apps for live commentary and scores

• The BBC Sport app provides live text commentary, scorecards, and video highlights – BBC Sport (Women’s Cricket)
• The official ICC app offers live scores, news, and match alerts – ICC (mobile app)

For international fans, checking local rights‑holders before each match is essential.

Series Timeline

• July 10, 2025 – 1st T20I at Chelmsford: India Women win by 38 runs – ESPNcricinfo (scorecard)
• July 12, 2025 – 2nd T20I at Taunton: England Women win by 5 wickets – Sky Sports (blog)
• July 14, 2025 – 3rd T20I at Bristol: England Women win by 26 runs – BBC Sport (match report)

This timeline shows how momentum shifted after the opening match.

Confirmed Facts vs What’s Unclear

Quotes from the Series

“We were able to execute our plans from the first over. The bowlers and batters stepped up when it mattered.”

– Harmanpreet Kaur (India Women captain) after the 1st T20I victory – Sky Sports (post‑match report)

“We knew we had to be more disciplined with our lines. The bowlers set it up and the batters finished the job.”

– Heather Knight (England Women captain) after the series‑clinching win at Bristol – ICC (post‑match coverage)

Both captains highlighted the importance of execution under pressure.

Summary

The immediate takeaway is that England Women’s bowling attack, led by Nat Sciver‑Brunt, found a way to apply pressure after the opening loss, while India Women’s batting relied heavily on Smriti Mandhana’s fluency. With no further T20I fixtures currently scheduled, both sides will use this series’ lessons to prepare for the next World Cup cycle. For India, the challenge is to build middle‑order partnerships; for England, maintaining momentum against a strong top order will be key. The trade‑off is clear: India need to sharpen their death‑over bowling, while England must find ways to counter Mandhana early – or risk handing her a match‑winning platform.

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