The second T20I between England Women and India Women is set to light up the County Ground in Bristol on Tuesday, July 1, with the hosts desperate to bounce back after a one-sided affair in the opening match. The game kicks off at 11:00 PM IST, and will be broadcast on Sony Sports Network and streamed live on FanCode.
The Indian side, led by the ever-elegant Smriti Mandhana in the absence of regular skipper Harmanpreet Kaur, made a resounding statement in Nottingham, where they thrashed England by 97 runs—one of their biggest margins in T20 internationals.
🇮🇳 Mandhana’s Masterclass: A Night to Remember
Filling in for the injured Kaur, Smriti Mandhana rose to the occasion with an unforgettable century—a blazing 112 off 62 balls, laced with 15 fours and 3 sixes. Her knock wasn’t just match-defining, but also record-shattering. She surpassed Harmanpreet’s previous high of 103 to register the highest T20I score by an Indian woman, becoming only the second Indian woman after Kaur to notch a T20I century.
Her innings powered India to a massive 210/5, setting an insurmountable target for England. Mandhana’s composure, timing, and calculated aggression earned her praise across the cricketing world, as she now joins the elite club of match-winning captains.
India’s Supporting Stars: Harleen & Shree Shine Bright
While Mandhana was the headline act, India’s win was well-rounded.
- Harleen Deol, at No. 3, chipped in with a fiery 43-run cameo that kept the momentum alive in the middle overs.
- With the ball, young left-arm spinner Shree Charani was the surprise package. Her spell of 4/12 dismantled England’s lower order and ensured a clinical finish for the visitors.
England Left Searching for Answers
For England, it was a night to forget.
- Only Nat Sciver-Brunt stood tall with a fighting 66, reminding everyone of her class under pressure.
- Lauren Bell, among the few bright spots, claimed 3 wickets for 27 runs, but the rest of the bowling unit looked rattled against India’s fearless hitting.
As they head to Bristol, England Women find themselves under pressure—not just to win, but to prove they can stand toe-to-toe with an Indian team peaking at the right time.
ENG-W vs IND-W 2nd T20I Match Details
- Match: England Women vs India Women, 2nd T20I
- Date: Tuesday, July 1, 2025
- Time: 11:00 PM IST
- Toss: 10:30 PM IST
- Venue: County Ground, Bristol
- TV Broadcast in India: Sony Sports Network
- Live Streaming: FanCode App & Website
What’s at Stake?
- For India: A win would seal the three-match T20I series 2-0 and continue their domination in England—a massive boost ahead of the upcoming global tournaments.
- For England: It’s a must-win game to keep the series alive and regain some lost confidence before the third and final T20I.
With Mandhana in sublime touch, young guns firing, and England wounded, the second T20I promises fireworks under the Bristol skies.
