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 June 2 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 deciding clash at the County Ground in Taunton carries all the weight of a true final.
With the series on the line, this match is about much more than just lifting a bilateral trophy; it is a critical rehearsal to fine-tune strategies and settle on final combinations right before the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, starting June 12.
India will be hoping for a more cohesive batting effort from established names like Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma to set a heavy template, while England’s bowling unit, led by Sophie Ecclestone, looks to maintain its home-turf rhythm.
Head-to-Head in T20Is:
- Played – 37
- England Wins – 25
- India Wins – 12
- N/R – 0
Historically, England has held a dominant upper hand in this rivalry, winning 25 of the 37 T20 International matches played between the two sides. India has managed to cross the finish line on 12 occasions, with none of their encounters ending in a no-result. While these lifetime numbers heavily favor the hosts, the gap has closed significantly in recent times, meaning India’s current squad won’t be overly worried by the past as they look to improve their record.
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
Where to Watch: England Women vs India Women – 3rd T20I
Date – June 02, 2026
Time – 11:00 PM IST
Venue – The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton
Broadcast and Live Streaming Details:
In India – The game will be telecasted on the Sony Sports Network (Sony Sports Ten channels) and streamed on the SonyLIV app and website
In the UK – The home series is being broadcast live on Sky Sports Cricket and can be streamed online via the Sky Go app
In North America (US & Canada) – Available to watch live on Willow TV and via Willow on Sling TV
Fixtures:
1st T20I – England v India (28th May 2026) – India won by 38 runs
2nd T20I – England v India (30th May 2026) – England won by 26 runs
3rd T20I – England v India (2nd June 2026)
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