The three-match T20I series between India Women and England Women has set up a grandstand finish, with both teams locked at 1-1 heading into the final fixture. India took the early advantage in Chelmsford with a commanding 38-run victory, powered by a brilliant 69 from Jemimah Rodrigues and a highly disciplined bowling performance. However, England bounced back strongly in the second game at Bristol, posting a competitive 168/5 and then stifling the Indian chase to secure a 26-run win. This perfectly poised ledger ensures that the 3rd T20I carries all the weight of a true final.
Squads:
India Women’s Cricket Team
Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Bharti Fulmali, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh, Shree Charani, Yastika Bhatia, Nandani Sharma, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Singh, Kranti Gaud, Shreyanka Patil, Radha Yadav
England Women’s Cricket Team
Charlie Dean (C), Lauren Bell, Alice Capsey, Tilly Corteen-Coleman, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Dani Gibson, Amy Jones, Freya Kemp, Heather Knight, Linsey Smith, Issy Wong, Danni Wyatt-Hodge
Players to watch out:
Amy Jones
Amy Jones has been in fine touch during the series, anchoring the batting order with a lot of authority. She has accumulated 95 runs across 2 matches at an impressive average of 47.50. Her standout performance includes a top score of 67, and she has scored these runs at a brisk strike rate of 135.71, dispatching 12 boundaries along the way.
Yastika Bhatia
Yastika Bhatia has been providing crucial stability and intent at the crease for India. The left-hander has scored 87 runs in her 2 outings, averaging 43.50 with a solid half-century to her name. She has faced 76 deliveries to anchor the innings, striking at 114.47 while putting away 14 fours and a solitary six to keep the scoreboard ticking beautifully.
Lauren Bell
Lauren Bell has been leading the English bowling attack with exceptional skill, making life quite difficult for the opposition batters. She has picked up 5 wickets in 2 matches after bowling 8 overs. While she has conceded 67 runs at an economy of 8.37, her ability to strike frequently is proven by an incredible strike rate of 9.60 and a best bowling performance of 3/34.
N Sree Charani
Young N Sree Charani has adjusted incredibly well to the conditions, turning out to be a highly effective weapon for India’s bowling unit. She has claimed 4 wickets in her 2 appearances, bowling a total of 48 deliveries. She has been remarkably disciplined, maintaining a tight economy rate of 6.25 and an average of 12.50, with her best figures currently standing at an impactful 3/25.
Pitch:
Taunton is historically a batter’s paradise with short square boundaries, but early on it will offer plenty of assistance to seamers. Once batters get through that tough initial movement, they can score heavily and use the fast outfield to their advantage.
Weather:
A classic overcast day with a 40% chance of light rain and a top temperature of 18°C. The high 76% humidity and cloud cover are a seamer’s dream, making bowling first after winning the toss the obvious tactical move.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, N Sree Charani, Yastika Bhatia, Charlie Dean, Lauren Bell, Sophie Ecclestone, Amy Jones, Danni Wyatt-Hodge
Match Details:
Date – June 02, 2026
Time – 11:00 PM IST
Venue – The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton
Broadcast – Sony Liv app & website
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