The Indian women’s cricket team is on the cusp of creating history in England. With two back-to-back wins in the ongoing T20 series, Team India is one victory away from clinching their first-ever T20I series win against England.

3rd T20 Showdown at Kennington Oval

The final T20 match of the three-match series will be played on July 4 at the Kennington Oval in London. Having already secured victories in the first two encounters, the Indian team now has a golden chance to seal the series with a clean sweep—and script a historic achievement.

India’s First-Ever Series Win Against England?

Until now, India has never won a T20I series against England, either at home or abroad. Their only T20I victory before this series dates back to Derby in 2006, but it wasn’t part of a series win.

Now, with momentum firmly on their side, Harmanpreet Kaur’s squad looks confident and in form—a rare moment where both the batting and bowling departments are firing together.

Match 1: Mandhana’s Mayhem, Charani’s Carnage

In the first match, Smriti Mandhana smashed a blazing 112, helping India post a massive 210/5. She was well supported by Harleen Deol’s 43. In reply, England crumbled under pressure, bowled out for just 113 runs, despite Nat Sciver-Brunt’s 66-run knock. Sri Charani starred with the ball, taking 4 wickets.

Match 2: Kaur & Rodrigues Seal the Deal

In the second T20I, Amanjot Kaur remained unbeaten on 63, while Jemimah Rodrigues also notched up 63 runs, helping India set a target of 181. England could manage only 157 runs in response, giving India a 24-run victory.

England's Struggles Continue

For England, the series has been disappointing. Despite boasting names like Tammy Beaumont, Nat Sciver-Brunt, and Sophie Ecclestone, the team has struggled—especially at the top of the order. Openers Sophia Dunkley and Danni Wyatt-Hodge have failed to deliver, and the bowling attack hasn’t managed to put the Indian batters under pressure.

To avoid a whitewash, England will have to stage a dramatic turnaround in both departments in the final match.

Squads for the 3rd T20I

India Women’s Squad:
Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (WK), Yastika Bhatia (WK), Harleen Deol, Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, Sri Charani, Shuchi Upadhyay, Amanjot Kaur, Arundhati Reddy, Kranti Gaur, Sayali Satghare.

England Women’s Squad:
Nat Sciver-Brunt (C), Tammy Beaumont (WK), Sophia Dunkley, Amy Jones (WK), Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Alice Capsey, Charlie Dean, Paige Scholfield, M Arlott, Lauren Bell, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Linsey Smith, Issie Wong.

What’s at Stake?

A win on July 4 would not just give India a rare series triumph—it would mark their first-ever T20I series victory over England, cementing their rising stature in women’s cricket.

Will history be made at the Oval? All eyes are on Team India.