The India Women’s cricket team is currently playing the fifth and final T20I of the series against England Women at Edgbaston, Birmingham. The match is in progress, with England having won the toss and choosing to field. India is looking to cap off a remarkable overseas series, already leading 3-1 and aiming to secure a 4-1 win. This marks the first time India Women have clinched a limited-overs series away from home against England[1][2].
India’s performances through the series have been impressive. They won the first T20I by 97 runs and the second by 24 runs. England managed to pull one back with a five-run win in the third match, but India bounced back with a six-wicket victory in the fourth T20I, clinching the series ahead of the final game[2].
Key contributors for India have included vice-captain Smriti Mandhana, who scored her maiden T20I century in the opening match — becoming the first Indian woman to score centuries in all formats. Other notable performers have been Jemimah Rodrigues, Amanjot Kaur, and left-arm spinners Radha Yadav and Shree Charani. Mandhana praised the team’s bowling and fielding efforts, particularly their composure in the final overs[1][2].
With the fifth T20I still underway, India stands at 126/6 after 15.2 overs. Richa Ghosh is batting on 8 (6 balls), and England’s Charlie Dean has been the standout bowler with 3 wickets for 19 runs in 3.2 overs. After this T20I series, India and England will face off in a three-match ODI series[1].
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