India Clinches Series with Comfortable Win

India secured a six-wicket victory over England at Old Trafford, taking a 3-1 lead in the five-match series.

England's Struggles

England's batting lineup struggled to get off to a good start, with Sophia Dunkley's 22 runs being the highest score. Despite finding boundaries, the team's inability to rotate the strike and push the scoring rate early on proved counterproductive.

India's Dominant Chase

India's chase was led by Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma, who blasted 45 runs in the powerplay. Although Mandhana departed soon after, the team continued to remain strong, with Harmanpreet Kaur and Jemimah Rodrigues rotating the strike with ease.

Key Statistics

• England: 126/7 in 20 overs
• India: 127/4 in 17 overs
• Sophia Dunkley: 22 runs
• Smriti Mandhana: 32 runs
• Shafali Verma: 31 runs