India cement Vitality IT20 series in Manchester

India Women 127-4 beat England Women 126-7 by 6 wickets.

India Women have sealed the Vitality IT20 series with a 6 wicket win at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester.

Batting first, England struggled to find rhythm despite early intent from openers Sophia Dunkley (22) and Danni Wyatt-Hodge (5). Deepti Sharma made the first breakthrough, removing Wyatt-Hodge in the third over and setting the tone for India’s disciplined bowling performance.

Stand-in captain Tammy Beaumont (20) offered resistance but regular wickets kept England on the back foot. A late flourish came from Sophie Ecclestone (16*), earning her 100th IT20 cap, and Issy Wong (11*) pushed England to 126 from their 20 overs.

India’s chase was led by Smriti Mandhana (32), who, alongside Shafali Verma (31), took on England’s pace attack with confidence building a quick 50-run partnership.

England found brief hope when Charlie Dean (1–29) removed Verma and Ecclestone (1–20) dismissed Mandhana. But India were firmly in control.

Contributions from Jemimah Rodrigues (24) and India captain Harmanpreet Kaur (26) ensured a smooth chase, sealing victory with three overs to spare.

India have now sealed their victory in the series as they stand 3-1 up going into the final match at Edgbaston on Saturday July 12.

Download Tammy Beaumont's post match press conference HERE

England Women v India Women - Vitality IT20 series

Saturday June 28: 1st Vitality IT20, England Women v India Women, Trent Bridge - India Women won by 97 runs.
Tuesday July 1: 2nd Vitality IT20, England Women v India Women, Seat Unique Stadium - India Women won by 24 runs.
Friday July 4: 3rd Vitality IT20, England Women v India Women, Kia Oval - England Women won by five runs.
Wednesday July 9: 4th Vitality IT20, England Women v India Women, Emirates Old Trafford - India Women won by 6 wickets.
Saturday July 12: 5th Vitality IT20, England Women v India Women, Edgbaston, 18.35