India clinched a 24-run victory over England in Bristol, taking a commanding 2-0 lead in the five-match T20I series.
After a shaky start at 31-3 in the powerplay, Jemimah Rodrigues and Amanjot Kaur staged a superb recovery with matching scores of 63, putting on a crucial 93-run stand for the fourth wicket. Richa Ghosh added a quickfire unbeaten 32 to lift India to a competitive 181-4.
England’s chase stumbled early at 17-3 and never gained momentum despite a fighting 54 from Tammy Beaumont and a late 35 from Sophie Ecclestone, eventually ending on 157-7. Left-arm spinner Shree Charani played a pivotal role, claiming key middle-order wickets to seal India’s win.
Brief Scores
India 181-4 (20 overs): A Kaur 63* (40), Rodrigues 63 (41); Bell 2-17
England 157-7 (20 overs): Beaumont 54 (35); Shree Charani 2-28
