India Women Thrash England Women in T20I Opener

India Women crush England Women by 97 runs in T20I opener, led by Smriti Mandhana`s record-breaking century.

In a stunning display of dominance, India Women triumphed over England Women in the first T20I of their five-match series at Trent Bridge, Nottingham. Stand-in captain Smriti Mandhana led the charge with a breathtaking century, scoring 112 runs off just 62 balls. Her innings, which included a blistering 94-run partnership with Harleen Deol, who added 43 off 23, propelled India to a formidable total of 210/5. The opening duo of Mandhana and Shafali Verma set the stage ablaze with a rapid 77-run stand before Verma fell for 20.

England`s response was dismal, as they crumbled to 113 all out in just 14.5 overs. Nat Sciver-Brunt was the lone warrior, top-scoring with 66 runs off 42 balls. However, the English batting order faltered early, losing Sophia Dunkley and Danni Wyatt-Hodge for just 9 runs combined. The middle and lower order could not recover, with wickets tumbling rapidly, including key dismissals by debutant bowler Shree Charani, who claimed 4 wickets for a mere 12 runs. This emphatic 97-run victory marks India`s largest win over England in T20 internationals and only their ninth win in 31 encounters. The match drew a notable crowd, showcasing the growing interest in women`s cricket. The series continues with the second T20I in Bristol on Tuesday. For more details, visit cricket and England Women vs India Women.

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