Capsey, Knight star in England's series-clinching win

Alice Capsey (82) and Heather Knight (70*) shared a massive century stand to lead England to a six-wicket victory over India in the third T20I in Taunton, chasing down 181 with 1.3 overs to spare.

England lost three early wickets inside the Powerplay, but Capsey counter-attacked aggressively, racing to 37 off 15 balls. Knight grew in confidence at the other end as the duo turned the game. Capsey brought up her fifty off 26 balls and despite falling for 82, Knight finished the chase with a boundary in the penultimate over.

Earlier, India posted 180/5 after being put in. Smriti Mandhana fell early, but Yastika Bhatia's 32 helped them to 57 in the Powerplay. Harmanpreet Kaur remained unbeaten on 56*, but India managed only 48 in the final five overs.

Brief scores: India Women 180/5 (Harmanpreet Kaur 56*; Lauren Bell 2-36) lost to England Women 184/4 in 18.3 overs (Alice Capsey 82, Heather Knight 70*; Arundhati Reddy 2-31) by six wickets.