England Seal Thrilling Chase Against India in 5th T20I – Win by 5 Wickets at Edgbaston
England Women clinched a last-ball thriller to register a five-wicket win over India in the 5th and final T20I of the series at Edgbaston, thus ending the series 3-2 in favour of the visitors. Despite a valiant effort from Shafali Verma, India were unable to complete a clean sweep. England seal thrilling chase against India
The nail-biting contest came down to the final ball, with England needing one run to win. Sophie Ecclestone and Paige Scholfield kept their composure under pressure, guiding the hosts home in England’s highest successful T20I chase at home. England seal thrilling chase against India
🔥 Thrilling Finish: Final Over Drama
Chasing 168, England needed six runs off the last over. Indian pacer Arundhati Reddy bowled a brilliant first three balls, conceding just one run and dismissing Tammy Beaumont and Amy Jones, bringing India to the brink of victory. But Sophie Ecclestone lofted a nervy three over short third man, Scholfield tapped for a single, and on the last ball, they managed a scrambled single to seal the win — despite a close run-out chance at the non-striker’s end. England seal thrilling chase against India
🏏 Wyatt-Hodge, Dunkley Build the Foundation
England’s chase was off to a blistering start, thanks to a 101-run opening stand between Danni Wyatt-Hodge and Sophia Dunkley. England seal thrilling chase against India
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Wyatt-Hodge, playing her 300th international match, scored a fluent 56 off 37 balls.
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Dunkley added 46 off 30, playing the perfect supporting role as England hammered 57 runs in the powerplay.
Radha Yadav’s introduction in the 11th over broke the momentum, bowling Dunkley and opening the door for a comeback. England seal thrilling chase against India
🎯 India Strike Back Through Deepti and Radha
After Dunkley’s dismissal, Deepti Sharma turned the tide, removing both Wyatt-Hodge and Maia Bouchier in quick succession. England slipped from 101/0 to 139/3, and India sensed a turnaround.
Captain Tammy Beaumont tried to steady the chase with a quickfire 30 off 20, but her dismissal to Arundhati Reddy in the final over left England vulnerable. England seal thrilling chase against India
Radha Yadav’s stunning catch to dismiss Amy Jones further added to the drama, but England’s lower order held firm.
💥 Shafali Verma’s Blazing Knock
Earlier, India posted 167/7 thanks largely to an explosive 75 off 41 balls by Shafali Verma. Her innings included 13 fours and a six, dominating the powerplay despite early losses of Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues. England seal thrilling chase against India
India were 94/3 at the halfway mark, but England’s spinners then slowed things down.
🎯 Dean and Ecclestone Lead Spin Fightback
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Charlie Dean was the pick of the bowlers, finishing with 3 for 23, including the crucial wickets of Shafali and Harmanpreet Kaur. England seal thrilling chase against India
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Sophie Ecclestone chipped in with two wickets, including Richa Ghosh, who had started to threaten in the final overs. England seal thrilling chase against India
India’s finishing was boosted by Arundhati Reddy and Radha Yadav, who added crucial late runs to lift the score past 160.
📊 Brief Scores
| Team | Score | Top Performers |
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| India | 167/7 in 20 overs | Shafali Verma 75 (41), Charlie Dean 3-23 |
| England | 168/5 in 20 overs | Wyatt-Hodge 56 (37), Deepti Sharma 2-31 |
| Result | England won by 5 wickets |
🏆 Series Recap: India Win 3-2
India may have lost the final match, but they take home the series win (3-2). Key highlights from the series include: England seal thrilling chase against India
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Shafali Verma’s return to form
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Deepti Sharma’s consistent spells
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India’s middle-order contributions
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England’s spin depth and new batting combinations
🗣️ What They Said
Danni Wyatt-Hodge:
“It was special to contribute in my 300th game. Credit to our bowlers for restricting a strong Indian lineup. The finish was nervy, but we held on.” England seal thrilling chase against India
Harmanpreet Kaur:
“Disappointed with the finish but proud of the way we played the series. Shafali was brilliant, and our bowlers kept us in the game till the end.”
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