ENG W vs IND W, 5th T20I: Key moments and full match highlights

England Women beat India Women by 5 wickets in a last-ball thriller to close out the series on a high at Edgbaston, Birmingham. Despite Shafali Verma’s explosive 75 (41) guiding India to a strong total of 167/7, England chased down the target, finishing at 168/5 in their 20 overs. With this win, England pulled one back, but India still clinched the five-match series 3–2.

India Women Innings

India was put in to bat first and got off to a flier, thanks to Shafali Verma’s explosive knock of 75 off 41 balls, which featured multiple boundaries and well-timed strokes. She utilized the power play full throttle and set the tone early on with attacking intent. Richa Ghosh (24 off 16) was also good company in the middle overs with her aggressive play style, rotating strike, and making gaps. But after the dismissal of Shafali, India's run momentum dipped. England bowlers Charlie Dean (3/23) and Sophie Ecclestone (2/28) hit at regular intervals and curbed the run flow. India, after a bright beginning, were limited to 167/7 from their 20 overs, just below par on a good batting pitch.

England Women Innings

Pursuing 168, England Women built their innings on a strong opening stand, with Danielle Wyatt-Hodge smashing 56 from 37 balls, anchoring the chase brilliantly. She was ably supported by Sophia Dunkley (46 off 30), who played some elegant shots and kept the scoreboard ticking. Tamsin Beaumont (30 off 20) made some crucial runs to maintain the required run rate. But India came back through Deepti Sharma (2/31) and Arundhati Reddy (2/47), which made the game go to the final over. It finished with 6 runs needed from the final over to bring it down to the final ball. England held their nerves and completed the chase at 168/5, sealing a thrilling 5-wicket win.

ENG W vs IND W, 5th T20I – Key Moments

• The young opener blasted 75 off 41 balls, setting up a solid platform and anchoring India’s innings. Her aggressive approach early on put England on the back foot.
  
• Just when India appeared set for a 180+ total, Charlie Dean's 3 wickets halted run scoring in the middle overs.
  
• Danielle Wyatt-Hodge and Sophia Dunkley put together a much-needed partnership, keeping the required run rate in check through some good but calculated aggression.
  
• England kept their never needing 6 runs off the final over, achieving that on the last ball of the match, handling India with a rare defeat after an otherwise dominant English tour. 
  
• Despite the defeat, India secured a series win, 3-2, their first T20I series win in England, a huge step in India's white-ball journey.

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ENG W vs IND W, 5th T20: Match Scorecard

India Women Innings – 167/7 (20 Overs)

England Women Innings – 168/5 (20 Overs)