July Recap: India Seals Historic White-ball Victories against England
As July 2025 draws to a close, the women’s cricket calendar has delivered a compelling mix of historic milestones, dominant performances, and competitive spirit across the globe.
From India’s breakthrough triumphs in England to emerging cricketing nations making strides, this month has showcased the vibrant growth and talent in the women’s game. Here’s an in-depth recap of the standout tournaments and series that defined July 2025.
India Women’s Tour of England 2025: A Landmark Triumph on English Soil
The much-anticipated India tour of England, spanning from 28th June to 22nd July, featured a 5-match T20I series followed by a 3-match ODI contest between two cricketing heavyweights. England, captained by the ever-resilient Nat Sciver-Brunt, hosted a formidable Indian side led by the experienced Harmanpreet Kaur.
T20I Series: India Makes History
In a tightly contested battle, India scripted history by clinching their maiden T20I series win against England on English soil, edging the hosts 3-2. The highlight was Shree Charani’s incredible bowling exploits; she emerged as the leading wicket-taker with 10 scalps at an impressive average of 14.80 and an economy rate of 7.46. Charani’s four-wicket haul during her T20I debut in the first game set the tone for India’s successful campaign.
ODI Series: India Claims the Series 2-1
The momentum continued into the ODI format, where India secured a thrilling 4-wicket win in the opener. England responded emphatically in the rain-curtailed second ODI, cruising to an 8-wicket victory to level the series. However, India’s resilience shone through in the decider as they edged out England by 13 runs to clinch the series. Harmanpreet Kaur was pivotal, earning Player of the Series honours for her 126 runs across three innings, including a century in the decider, guiding her side with composure and aggression.
Indonesia Women Tour of Singapore: Emerging Dominance in Southeast Asia
From 2nd to 5th July, the Indonesian women’s team embarked on a 3-match T20I series against Singapore, highlighting the growth of cricket in Southeast Asia. Indonesia emerged victorious with a 2-0 series win, reaffirming their budding status in the region.
The standout performers included Ni Luh Dewi, who spearheaded Indonesia’s bowling attack with 4 wickets at an exceptional average of 7.50. On the batting front, Maria Corazon led from the crease, amassing 36 runs at an average of 18, providing crucial stability in what was a closely fought series.
Women’s T20 Quadrangular Series in Bulgaria: Turkey Triumphs
The short but fiercely competitive Women’s T20 Quadrangular Series in Bulgaria from 7th to 9th July saw Turkey emerge as champions, finishing atop the points table with a perfect 6 points from three games. Turkey capped off their successful campaign by defeating Greece by 10 runs in the final, underscoring the competitive rise of cricket in non-traditional European nations.
Zimbabwe Tour of Ireland: Ireland’s Commanding White-ball Sweep
In what was a historic home series for Ireland from 20th to 28th July, Gaby Lewis’s side hosted Zimbabwe in their first-ever white-ball encounter against the visitors, comprising three T20Is and two ODIs.
T20I Whitewash
Ireland dominated proceedings emphatically, achieving a comprehensive 3-0 T20I sweep. Gaby Lewis was the star, amassing a remarkable 154 runs at an explosive strike rate of 155.55 and a batting average of 77, including multiple half-centuries that anchored Ireland’s chase or set imposing totals.
ODI Series Victory
Ireland continued their winning ways in the ODI series, clinching the first game by a sizeable 97-run margin. They sealed the series with a 4-wicket win in the second ODI. Orla Prendergast excelled with the bat, scoring 117 runs across two innings. On the bowling front, Zimbabwe’s Loreen Tshuma was the pick, claiming 6 wickets at an average of 12, providing a silver lining for the visitors.
Women’s T20 Blast 2025: Surrey Crowned Inaugural Champions
The domestic Women’s T20 Blast in England, running from 30th May to 27th July, concluded with Surrey lifting the trophy under the leadership of Bryony Smith. Surrey finished as table toppers in the league phase, with an impressive 52 points from 14 matches, boasting 11 wins, a single defeat, a tie, and one washout. In the final, they defeated Warwickshire by 5 wickets, capping a dominant tournament.
Durham’s Suzie Bates was the star with the bat, finishing as the competition’s leading run-scorer with 439 runs at a healthy strike rate of 121.27 and an average of 33.76. Meanwhile, Warwickshire’s Millie Taylor emerged as the leading wicket-taker, capturing 22 wickets at an average of 16.50, showcasing her consistency across the campaign.
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Division Two Qualifiers 2025: Rwanda and Sierra Leone on the Rise
The African qualifiers for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Division Two, held between 20th and 26th July, further emphasised the burgeoning talent on the continent. Rwanda topped Group A with 6 points from 3 games, while Sierra Leone similarly led Group B.
Both teams advanced to the Division One Qualifiers, with Rwanda eventually triumphing over Sierra Leone by 51 runs in the final. Emma Kamara from Sierra Leone was a standout, finishing with 165 runs at an average of 41.25. In the bowling department, Botswana’s Pako Mapotsane was the leading wicket-taker, notching 10 wickets at a miserly average of 3.70, alongside key contributions from Cameroon’s Edwige Guehoada and Mozambique’s Olga Matsolo.
Qualification for the main ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 in England and Wales awaits the finalists of the upcoming Division One Qualifiers, signalling exciting opportunities for African cricketing nations to shine on the world stage.
July 2025 has been a testament to the rapid development and increasing competitiveness in women’s cricket worldwide. India’s historic series win in England, Ireland’s emphatic dominance at home, emerging cricketing nations in Asia, Europe, and Africa making significant strides, and the pulsating domestic contests in England have all contributed to an exhilarating chapter in the women’s cricket story. As the sport evolves with greater visibility and investment, the accomplishments witnessed this month promise a bright future for women cricketers globally.
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