India's Women Cricketers Clinch Historic Series Win Over England
The Indian women's cricket team achieved a landmark series victory against England, triumphing in the fourth T20 by six wickets at Old Trafford. With an unassailable 3-1 lead, India ends a six-series losing streak against England, showcasing stellar performances by Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana, and Radha Yadav.
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In a stunning display of cricket prowess, the Indian women's cricket team secured a historic series win against England by clinching the fourth T20 match with a six-wicket victory at Old Trafford, Manchester, on Wednesday. The triumph marks a significant milestone, giving India a commanding 3-1 series lead, as reported by Olympics.com.
Historically, India has struggled against England in their multi-game away series, having lost all six previous engagements. Deciding to bat first after winning the toss, England started strong with openers Danni Wyatt-Hodge and Sophia Dunkley. However, the momentum shifted when Shree Charani dismissed Wyatt-Hodge in the third over, leaving England at 21/1.
India's bowlers particularly shone in the middle overs, with Radha Yadav's disciplined spell of 2/15 in four overs proving pivotal. Despite a late surge by Issy Wong and Sophie Ecclestone, England was restricted to 126/7. In response, Indian openers Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana capitalized on the early fielding restrictions, securing a solid opening partnership, leading India to victory with three overs to spare.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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