The Indian women’s cricket team has done something amazing. On July 12, 2025, they won their first-ever bilateral T20I series against England on English soil, finishing with a 3-2 scoreline. This victory is a big moment for Indian cricket, showing the team’s growth and ability to compete in tough conditions.
The series started with a tough loss for India. On June 28, 2025, at Trent Bridge, England beat India by 97 runs in the first match. England’s Smriti Mandhana scored a brilliant 112 off 51 balls, helping her team post 210-5. But India struggled, getting bowled out for 113. Nat Sciver-Brunt top-scored for England with 66, and it looked like the home team would dominate. However, India didn’t give up.
Things turned around in the next games. The second match in Bristol saw India fight back, though the result isn’t detailed in full reports. By the third match on July 4 at the Kia Oval, India led 2-1. England scored 171-9, thanks to a 137-run opening stand by Sophia Dunkley (75) and Danni Wyatt-Hodge (66). India chased 166-5 but fell short by five runs, with Lauren Filer’s bowling proving key. Still, India’s bowlers like Deepti Sharma (3-27) and Arundhati Reddy (3-32) showed their strength.
The fourth match at Emirates Old Trafford was a turning point. India secured the series win with a game to spare, though exact scores aren’t widely reported yet. This set up a thrilling fifth match at Edgbaston. India posted 167-7, with Shafali Verma smashing 75 off 41 balls. England fought hard but lost by a narrow margin on the last ball, giving India the 3-2 series victory.
A highlight of the series was Radha Yadav’s stunning catch in the final game. She dived to dismiss Amy Jones for 10, earning the Impact Fielder of the Series award. This moment, captured from all angles by Sky Sports, showed India’s improving fielding. Shafali Verma also stood out, hitting her 11th T20I fifty in the fifth match off just 23 balls, proving her importance to the team.
The win wasn’t perfect. Some fans on X noted India lost two games they could have won, pointing to struggles in crunch moments. Harmanpreet Kaur’s batting was criticized as slow, and fitness concerns were raised for some players. Still, the team showed heart. The BCCI and former players like Mithali Raj praised the squad for their grit, especially after overcoming early setbacks.
This series win marks a new chapter for Indian women’s cricket. It proves they can beat top teams like England away from home. With young players stepping up and experienced ones leading, the future looks bright. The team will now prepare for the ODI series starting July 16 at Southampton, hoping to build on this success.
