India Women Secure Historic T20I Series Win Despite Last-Ball Thriller Against England

Jul, 13 2025

Edgbaston Drama Marks a Series to Remember

This wasn't just any finish—it was a nerve-wracking last-ball contest that saw England Women claim a 5-wicket win over India Women in the fifth T20I at Edgbaston. Still, India walked away as series champions, having already sealed a 4-1 victory over the hosts. It was a match that packed just about everything a fan could want: fearless batting, nervy bowling, and a final-over scramble that had both dugouts on edge.

India had already delivered a strong statement by winning four on the trot, but they weren't content to just go through the motions in the last game. Shafali Verma came out swinging, smashing an electrifying 71 off only 41 balls—spraying the ball to every part of the ground and putting pressure on every English bowler. With support from the hard-hitting Richa Ghosh (24 off 16), India finished at a challenging 167/7 in 20 overs. For England, Charlie Dean was a clear bright spot, picking up three crucial wickets for 23 runs and putting the brakes on India's hopes of a 180-plus total.

England's Chase: Composure and Grit Under Pressure

If India dazzled with the bat, England answered with poise of their own. Danielle Wyatt-Hodge led the charge with a laser-focused 56 off just 37 balls, keeping the chase alive even as wickets tumbled at the other end. Sophia Dunkley wasn't far behind, blasting 46 off 30 balls and showing that the home side wasn't backing down, even with the series already lost. With just six runs needed off the final over, the stadium held its breath.

Deepti Sharma and Arundhati Reddy, India's reliable bowlers during this tour, each picked up two wickets to keep things interesting. But the cool heads in England's lower order saw the side home, squeezing out the win with the very last delivery of the match. Player of the match honors went to Charlie Dean for her game-changing bowling spell, while India's dynamic all-rounder Shree Charani walked away as the Player of the Series, showing just how deep the visitor's talent pool runs.

The Indian squad, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, now stands at a defining moment. Winning a T20I series in English conditions isn't a minor feat, and doing it with such authority sends a message—India's women are now real contenders, not just in Asia but on the world stage. Even in defeat, they kept fighting until the final ball, and that's how champions act.