India clinched the crucial fourth T20I over England, sweeping home by six wickets to surge into a commanding 3-1 lead in the five-match T20I series. What began as England’s fightback has now been completely reversed with India securing the series with a game still to be played. With the final match on the horizon, India will aim to close out the series with another dominant win, while England must rally to save in what has become a one-sided battle.
India delivered a dominant performance in the 4th T20I to extend their lead and seize control. England, opting to bat first, were restricted to a modest 126/7, with Indian spinners Radha Yadav and Shree Charani sharing the spotlight.
During the chase, aggressive opening from Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana set the tone with a 56-run powerplay stand. Although England slowed the tempo in the middle overs, a composed effort by Harmanpreet Kaur and an unbeaten 24 from Jemimah Rodrigues sealed the win with 18 balls to spare.
With this 6-wicket victory, India not only claimed the crucial fourth game but also clinched the series 3-1, marking their first-ever T20I series win over England.
Head-to-Head
Total Matches Played: 34
England Wins: 23
India Wins: 11
Historically, England have dominated T20Is against India, winning 23 of 34 meetings. India, with 11 victories, have typically trailed behind. But the current five-match series has seen a dramatic shift.
India roared out of the gates with emphatic victories in the first two T20Is, a 97‑run thrashing in the opener followed by a composed 24‑run triumph staking early control. England responded with grit in the third game, clinching a nerve‑jangler by just 5 runs to make it 2-1 and regain some momentum.
The fourth T20I at Old Trafford proved to be India’s crowning moment. Opting to bowl first, India reduced England to a modest 126/7, courtesy of pressure-building spin and sharp fielding and sealing a 6‑wicket win with 18 balls to spare. That dominant performance not only won the match but also clinched the series for India 3-1, marking their first-ever T20I series victory on English soil.
Where to Watch: England Women vs India Women – 5th T20I
Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham
Date: Wednesday, 12th July 2025
Time: 11:05 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 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, India won by 6 wickets
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
