India Crushes England by 97 Runs in First T20I: Smriti Mandhana and Sree Charani Shine In a dominant display of skill and power, India defeated England by a massive 97 runs in the first Twenty20 International of the series, held at Edgbaston, Birmingham. The match saw stellar performances from Smriti Mandhana and emerging all-rounder Sree Charani, setting the tone for what promises to be an exciting series.
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Match Highlights:
Smriti Mandhana played a sensational knock, scoring 78 runs off 52 balls, anchoring the Indian innings with her trademark elegance and aggression.
Making a significant impact, Sree Charani contributed with both bat and ball — smashing a quickfire 34 off 15 balls* and taking 3 wickets for just 17 runs, earning her the Player of the Match award.
India posted a formidable total of 186/5 in their 20 overs.
England, in reply, struggled against the disciplined Indian bowling attack and were bowled out for 89 runs in 16.4 overs.
Radha Yadav and Deepti Sharma also chipped in with 2 wickets each, further tightening the screws on England’s batting lineup.
Captain’s Comments:
Indian skipper Harmanpreet Kaur praised her team’s all-round performance:
“It was a complete team effort. Smriti set the platform perfectly, and Sree Charani’s performance was exceptional. This win gives us great momentum moving forward.”
England captain Heather Knight acknowledged the defeat, saying:
“We didn’t execute our plans well today. Credit to India — they outplayed us in every department.”
What’s Next?
The second T20I of the three-match series will be held on July 3rd, where England will look to bounce back, while India aims to seal the series early.
Stay tuned for more updates and full coverage of the India vs England women’s T20I series.
