England Women vs India Women 3rd T20I: England Clinch Thrilling Win to Stay Alive in Series
London, July 4, 2025 — England Women pulled off a dramatic five-run win against India Women in the third T20I at The Oval, keeping the five-match series alive with the scoreboard now reading India 2 – England 1. In a high-pressure contest filled with momentum shifts, Sophia Dunkley’s match-winning knock and Lauren Bell’s nerveless final over helped England edge out a resurgent Indian team.
🔥 England vs India Women 3rd T20I: Match Summary
| Match Details | Summary |
|---|---|
| Date | July 4, 2025 |
| Venue | The Oval, London |
| Result | England Women won by 5 runs |
| Player of the Match | Sophia Dunkley (75 off 53 balls) |
| Series Status | India Women lead 2-1 in the 5-match series |
🏏 England Women Fight Back in Must-Win Clash
England, after losing the first two T20Is, came into this game under immense pressure. With captain Nat Sciver-Brunt ruled out due to injury, Tammy Beaumont stepped in to lead. Winning the toss, England elected to bat first and looked to set a challenging total.
The hosts got off to a flying start with openers Sophia Dunkley (75 off 53) and Danni Wyatt-Hodge (66) stitching together a massive 137-run partnership, laying the foundation for a big total. Dunkley played a commanding knock, hitting 10 fours and a six.
However, a dramatic collapse in the final overs saw England tumble from 137/0 to 171/9. Indian spinners Deepti Sharma and Arundhati Reddy turned the tide, picking up 3 wickets each to slow England’s momentum.
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🇮🇳 India Women Fall Just Short Despite Strong Start
India’s chase began in dominating fashion. Openers Smriti Mandhana (56 off 38) and Shafali Verma (47 off 30) built an 85-run partnership, putting India in the driver’s seat.
But the middle order couldn’t sustain the momentum. Despite England dropping several catches—including two critical ones off Mandhana and Verma—India failed to capitalize.
Needing 12 runs off the final over, India looked poised for another chase victory. But Lauren Bell held her nerve, dismissing Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur off the penultimate delivery and sealing a thrilling win for England.
🎯 Key Performers
England Women
- Sophia Dunkley – 75 (Player of the Match)
- Danni Wyatt-Hodge – 66
- Lauren Bell – 2 wickets and a game-saving final over
India Women
- Smriti Mandhana – 56 (8 fours, 1 six)
- Shafali Verma – 47
- Deepti Sharma – 3/24
- Arundhati Reddy – 3/19
📊 Series So Far: India Lead 2-1
India entered the match with a 2-0 lead after:
- 1st T20I: India won by 97 runs (highlighted by Renuka Singh’s 4-wicket haul)
- 2nd T20I: India clinched a 24-run win, powered by Jemimah Rodrigues and Amanjot Kaur
England’s comeback in the third T20I has now set the stage for a thrilling finale to the series. The next matches are:
- 4th T20I: July 9, 2025 – Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester
- 5th T20I: July 12, 2025 – Edgbaston, Birmingham
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🔍 What This Means for Both Teams
✅ England Women
This victory revives England’s hopes in the series. The return to form of top-order batters and improvements in fielding, despite some dropped chances, will boost team morale. Tammy Beaumont’s leadership also stood out under pressure.
✅ India Women
India, while still leading the series, will be disappointed at letting the match slip away. The bowling unit continues to impress, but questions remain about the middle order’s ability to finish close chases.
With the momentum slightly shifting, India will look to regroup and seal the series in the fourth T20I.
📣 Fans React to the Thriller
The third T20I has set social media buzzing, with fans praising the performances of Sophia Dunkley, Smriti Mandhana, and Lauren Bell. The closely-fought match has also reignited excitement around the ongoing rivalry between the two top-tier women’s cricket teams.
🏆 Upcoming Fixtures
| Match | Date | Venue |
| 4th T20I | July 9, 2025 | Emirates Old Trafford |
| 5th T20I | July 12, 2025 | Edgbaston, Birmingham |
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❓ FAQs – INDW vs ENGW 3rd T20I & Women’s T20 Cricket
1. Who scored the highest individual T20I score for India Women?
Harmanpreet Kaur holds the record for the highest individual T20I score for India Women with her 103* against New Zealand in 2018.
2. What is the head-to-head record between India Women and New Zealand Women in T20Is?
As of July 2025, India Women and New Zealand Women have faced off in over 20 T20Is, with India narrowly leading the head-to-head count. The rivalry remains closely contested.
3. When did the Indian Women’s Cricket Team play their first T20I match?
India Women played their first official T20 International on August 5, 2006, against England Women at Derby.
4. Which female cricketer has played the most T20 International matches?
As of 2025, Suzie Bates of New Zealand has played the most T20I matches in women’s cricket, featuring in over 150 games.
5. What happened in the INDW vs ENGW 3rd T20I 2025?
In the 3rd T20I on July 4, 2025, England Women defeated India Women by 5 runs at The Oval. Sophia Dunkley starred with 75 runs, while Lauren Bell bowled a tense final over to keep the series alive at 2-1.
📢 Final Word
The England Women vs India Women series continues to deliver high-octane cricket and thrilling finishes. With the fourth T20I on the horizon, fans can expect more drama, elite performances, and a potentially historic finish to one of the most engaging women’s cricket series of 2025.
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