After a thrilling turnaround in the third T20I, England Women have reignited the series with a narrow 5-run win over India Women, trailing 1-2 in the five-match series. What once looked like India’s series to seal has now flipped wide open, setting up the fourth T20I as a potential decider in this fiercely contested rivalry of five T20Is.
The 3rd T20I witnessed England openers Sophia Dunkley and Danni Wyatt-Hodge deliver a much-needed strong start, stitching together a commanding 137-run partnership. Dunkley led the charge with a fluent 75 off 53 balls, while Wyatt-Hodge added a brisk 66 from 42. Their stand set the platform for England’s total of 171/9.
In response, Indian openers raced to 85 before Sophie Ecclestone bowled Shafali Verma just shy of her fifty. Smriti Mandhana reached her 31st half-century but soon fell to Lauren Filer, and the rest of the Indian lineup couldn’t sustain the momentum, falling 5 runs short as England sealed the series 2-1.
England will look to ride the high of their third-game comeback, while India will be eager to reclaim their early dominance and edge ahead in the series. The fourth T20I promises to be a high-stakes contest, with both sides eyeing control before the finale.
Head-to-Head:
Total Matches Played: 33
England Wins: 23
India Wins: 10
Historically, England have had the upper hand in T20Is against India, with 23 wins out of 33 games so far. India, with just 10 victories, have often found themselves chasing England’s shadow in this format. However, the ongoing five-match series has seen a surprising shift in dynamics. India came out firing with back-to-back wins, with first a commanding 97-run blow in the first T20I followed by a controlled 24-run victory in the second, asserting dominance and pushing England onto the back foot.
But just when the series seemed to be slipping away, England showed grit and resilience in the third T20I, clawing back with a nervy 5-run win to keep the series alive at 2-1. It was a classic England fightback with disciplined bowling at the death and sharp fielding under pressure, flipping the momentum just in time.
Now, heading into the fourth T20I, the equation is simple: another win for England and the series is levelled, with the finale turning into a virtual decider. For India, the challenge is to bounce back and reclaim control before things spiral. With the head-to-head still favouring England and the current form tilting toward India, the fourth match promises to be the most crucial clash yet.
Where to Watch: England Women vs India Women – 4th T20I
Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester
Date: Wednesday, 9th July 2025
Time: 11:00 PM IST
Broadcast Details – England
TV Broadcast: Sky Sports
Radio Commentary: BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra
Digital Clips & Highlights: BBC Sport website and app
Broadcast Details – India
Live Streaming: Sony Liv App & FanCode
TV Broadcast: Sony Sports Network
Squads:
England Women’s Cricket Team
Tammy Beaumont (C), Emily Arlott, Maia Bouchier, Lauren Bell, Alice Capsey, Charlie Dean, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Amy Jones, Paige Scholfield, Linsey Smith, Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, Issy Wong
India Women’s Cricket Team
Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana (VC), Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (WK), Yastika Bhatia (WK), Harleen Deol, Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, Sree Charani, Amanjot Kaur, Arundhati Reddy, Kranti Gaud, Sayali Satghare, Radha Yadav
England Women vs India Women T20I Series Schedule 2025:
June 28 – 1st T20I, Trent Bridge, 7:00 PM IST – India won by 97 Runs
July 1 – 2nd T20I, Seat Unique Stadium, 11:00 PM IST – India won by 24 Runs
July 4 – 3rd T20I, The Kia Oval, 11:05 PM IST- England won by 5 Runs
July 9 – 4th T20I, Old Trafford, 11:00 PM IST
July 12 – 5th T20I, Edgbaston, 11:05 PM IST
July 16 – 1st ODI, Southampton, 5:30 PM IST
July 19 – 2nd ODI, Lord’s, 3:30 PM IST
July 22 – 3rd ODI, Chester-le-Street, 5:30 PM IST
