India vs England Women’s T20I 2025: In the first T20 match between India and England, the Indian women’s cricket team achieved a historic win. On Saturday at Trent Bridge in Nottingham, India defeated England by 97 runs to take a 1–0 lead in the five-match series.
The most special moment of the match was Smriti Mandhana’s sensational century, which powered Team India to a massive 210/5 and completely outclassed England. This victory is India’s biggest ever win against England in T20 internationals.
India vs England 1st T20I Highlights
Batting first, India scored 210 runs, their highest T20 total away from home. In reply, England were bowled out for just 113 runs.
Smriti Mandhana smashed 112 runs off just 62 balls, while Shafali Verma added 20 and Harleen Deol scored a quick 43 off 23 balls, helping India post a strong total.
| Player | Performance | Key Achievement |
|---|---|---|
| Smriti Mandhana | 112 (62) | First Indian woman with centuries in all three formats (Test, ODI, T20I) |
| Harleen Deol | 43 (23) | Maintained momentum after the power play |
| Shafali Verma | 20 (22) | 77-run opening stand with Mandhana |
| Shree Charani | 4/12 (3 overs) | Second-best debut bowling figures for India |
| Deepti Sharma | 2/32 | Controlled middle overs effectively |
| Radha Yadav | 2/15 | Dismissed England’s middle order |
| Nat Sciver-Brunt | 66 (42) | Maintained momentum after power play |
Smriti Mandhana’s Historic Innings
With regular captain Harmanpreet Kaur resting due to a head injury, Smriti Mandhana led the side brilliantly as the stand-in captain. She struck 16 fours and three sixes during her blazing 112-run innings.
This knock made her the first Indian woman to score centuries in all three formats: Tests, ODIs, and T20Is. With this performance, India crossed the 200-run mark for the second consecutive time, having scored 217/4 earlier against the West Indies.
After the match, Mandhana said
“It’s a special day not just for me, but for Indian cricket. We wanted to start the series strong, and everyone stepped up. Harleen’s cameo gave us momentum, and our bowlers executed the plan perfectly.”
England’s Batting Collapsed
Chasing 210, England’s batting lineup fell apart completely. On her T20I debut, Shree Charani bowled a dream spell, taking four wickets for just 12 runs.
Spinners Deepti Sharma and Radha Yadav shared four wickets between them. England’s only resistance came from Nat Sciver-Brunt, who scored a fighting 66, but it wasn’t enough.
Coach Hrishikesh Kanitkar praised the team.
“Our bowlers executed the plan beautifully. Especially the spinners, who read the wind and pitch conditions perfectly.”
India Creates a New Record
India became the first Full Member nation to score over 200 runs in two consecutive women’s T20 internationals. This was also India’s biggest-ever T20I win against England.
Smriti Mandhana broke Harmanpreet Kaur’s previous national record of 103 runs and now holds eight 50+ scores against England, a new Indian record.
The Mandhana–Verma opening pair also made history by registering their 21st 50+ partnership in T20Is, surpassing Australia’s Beth Mooney and Alyssa Healy.
England Suffer Their Heaviest Defeat
This loss was one of the biggest in England’s T20I history. Earlier, in 2019, they had lost to Australia by 93 runs. This time, India went even further, defeating them by a massive 97-run margin. This wasn’t just a win; it was a statement that the Indian women’s team can now dominate under any conditions, against any opponent.
India’s Confidence Soars
Former India captain Anjum Chopra said
“This team is turning into a world-beater. Performances like this show that India is no longer just a contender, they are serious title challengers.”
This victory not only boosts the team’s confidence but also strengthens their campaign ahead of the 2026 ICC Women’s World Cup.
The second T20I match of the series will be played on July 1, 2025, in Manchester.
For India, the next challenge is to maintain this consistency and seal the series with similar performances.
Mandhana summed it up perfectly.
“We’ve started well, but the series isn’t over. Our goal is to perform consistently, not just make headlines.”
This victory has already become part of Indian cricket history. Smriti Mandhana’s brilliant century, Shree Charani’s dream debut, and the team’s overall performance show that Indian women’s cricket has entered a new era of dominance. That evening at Trent Bridge will forever be remembered as one of the golden moments of Indian cricket.
