Mandhana's Maiden T20I Ton Crushes England by 97 Runs.
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India Women Crush England by 97 Runs in 1st T20I, Led by Mandhana’s Century. India Women Crush England by 97 Runs in 1st T20I, Led by Mandhana's Century.
Key Takeaways. India Women beat England Women by 97 runs in the 1st T20I at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, on 28 June 2025.
Smriti Mandhana hit 112 off 62 balls, her maiden T20I century, and was named Player of the Match.
Debutant Shree Charani took 4/12 in 3.5 overs as England were bowled out for 113.
Mandhana became the first Indian woman to score centuries in Tests, ODIs and T20Is.
India lead the five-match series 1-0.
Match Details
DetailInformationMatch England Women vs India Women, 1st T20I
Date 28 June 2025
Venue Trent Bridge, Nottingham
Toss England Women won the toss and chose to bowl
Result India Women won by 97 runs
Player of the Match Smriti Mandhana (India Women)
Series India Women lead the five-match T20I series 1-0
Introduction
On 28 June 2025, India Women delivered a commanding performance to beat England Women by 97 runs in the first T20I of a five-match series at Trent Bridge.
Stand-in captain Smriti Mandhana's scintillating maiden T20I century (112 off 62 balls) and debutant left-arm spinner N Shree Charani's four-wicket haul (4/12) were the cornerstones of the win. It was England's heaviest defeat by runs in women's T20Is, a reflection of India's clinical display with bat, ball and in the field.
Toss and Team News
England won the toss, and captain Nat Sciver-Brunt chose to bowl, citing the quality of the Trent Bridge pitch. India were led by Mandhana because regular captain Harmanpreet Kaur was rested after a head injury sustained in a warm-up match against an ECB Development XI. They fielded a spin-heavy attack that included debutant Charani. England went with a pace-led attack of Lauren Bell and Em Arlott, backed by spinners Sophie Ecclestone, Linsey Smith and Charlie Dean.
Full Scorecard
India Women Innings (20 overs)
BatterDismissalRunsBalls4s6sSRSmriti Mandhana (c) c Sciver-Brunt b Ecclestone 112 62 15 3 180.64
Shafali Verma c Jones b Bell 20 16 3 0 125.00
Harleen Deol c Capsey b Bell 43 23 7 1 186.95
Jemimah Rodrigues c Wyatt-Hodge b Bell 0 1 0 0 0.00
Richa Ghosh (wk) c Dunkley b Arlott 12 10 1 0 120.00
Deepti Sharma not out 7 5 1 0 140.00
Amanjot Kaur not out 3 3 0 0 100.00
Extras (lb 2, w 11) 13
Total 5 wickets, 20 overs 210
Did not bat: Radha Yadav, Arundhati Reddy, Sneh Rana, N Shree Charani
Fall of wickets: 77/1 (Verma, 6.1), 171/2 (Deol, 14.4), 171/3 (Rodrigues, 14.5), 194/4 (Ghosh, 17.5), 202/5 (Mandhana, 19.2)
England bowlerOMRWEconLauren Bell 4 0 27 3 6.75
Linsey Smith 4 0 45 0 11.25
Sophie Ecclestone 3 0 43 1 14.33
Em Arlott 4 0 38 1 9.50
Charlie Dean 3 0 30 0 10.00
Alice Capsey 2 0 25 0 12.50
England Women Innings (target: 211 from 20 overs)
BatterDismissalRunsBalls4s6sSRSophia Dunkley c Ghosh b Amanjot Kaur 7 5 1 0 140.00
Danni Wyatt-Hodge lbw b Deepti Sharma 2 2 0 0 100.00
Alice Capsey c Reddy b Shree Charani 12 10 2 0 120.00
Nat Sciver-Brunt (c) c Ghosh b Shree Charani 66 42 10 0 157.14
Amy Jones (wk) st Ghosh b Radha Yadav 1 2 0 0 50.00
Em Arlott c Mandhana b Radha Yadav 12 10 2 0 120.00
Sophie Ecclestone c Rodrigues b Shree Charani 1 4 0 0 25.00
Charlie Dean st Ghosh b Deepti Sharma 5 7 1 0 71.42
Lauren Filer c Ghosh b Arundhati Reddy 2 4 0 0 50.00
Lauren Bell c Rodrigues b Shree Charani 2 4 0 0 50.00
Linsey Smith not out 0 0 0 0 -
Extras (lb 1, w 4) 5
Total all out, 14.5 overs 113
Fall of wickets: 9/1 (Dunkley, 0.6), 9/2 (Wyatt-Hodge, 1.1), 39/3 (Capsey, 4.2), 62/4 (Jones, 6.3), 88/5 (Arlott, 10.5), 90/6 (Ecclestone, 11.4), 100/7 (Dean, 12.5), 108/8 (Filer, 13.4), 109/9 (Sciver-Brunt, 14.1), 113/10 (Bell, 14.5)
India bowlerOMRWEconAmanjot Kaur 2 0 20 1 10.00
Deepti Sharma 3 0 24 2 8.00
Radha Yadav 3 0 22 2 7.33
N Shree Charani 3.5 0 12 4 3.13
Arundhati Reddy 2 0 22 1 11.00
Sneh Rana 1 0 12 0 12.00
Match Report
India Women's Innings: Mandhana's Masterclass
India's innings was defined by Mandhana's 112 off 62 balls, which combined elegance, precision and newfound power-hitting. Opening with Shafali Verma, she survived a dropped catch by Danni Wyatt-Hodge in the second over, a costly error for England. The pair added 77 in 6.1 overs, with Verma making a brisk 20 before falling to Bell.
Mandhana kept up the assault, taking three boundaries off left-arm spinner Linsey Smith in the fourth over. She and Harleen Deol, who hit 43 off 23 balls (seven fours, one six), added 94 in 8.3 overs to take India to 171/2 in the 15th over. Deol was also dropped by Wyatt-Hodge, on 26, and made England pay with a flurry of sweeps and lofted shots before Bell removed her.
Mandhana reached fifty in 27 balls and her hundred in 51, finishing with 15 fours and three sixes. Her knock surpassed Harmanpreet Kaur's 103 as the highest T20I score by an Indian woman, and she became the first Indian woman to score centuries in all three formats, joining an elite group that includes Heather Knight, Tammy Beaumont, Laura Wolvaardt and Beth Mooney.
England's fielding was sloppy. Bell was the pick of the bowlers with 3/27, dismissing Verma, Deol and Jemimah Rodrigues (0). Ecclestone conceded 43 in three overs but claimed Mandhana in the final over, and India finished on 210/5, their second-highest T20I total. Richa Ghosh (12) and Deepti Sharma (7 not out) helped them past 200.
England Women's Innings: Charani's Dream Debut
Chasing 211, England unravelled early. Amanjot Kaur removed Sophia Dunkley (7) in the first over, with Richa Ghosh reaching high to her right for the catch. Deepti Sharma then trapped Wyatt-Hodge (2) lbw, leaving England 9/2. Alice Capsey (12) offered brief resistance, but the introduction of debutant Charani in the fifth over turned the game.
Charani, a 20-year-old left-arm spinner, struck with her second ball, and Capsey was caught at short third by Arundhati Reddy. Her control and variations kept England under pressure, and she later removed Sciver-Brunt, Ecclestone (1) and Bell (2). She finished with 4/12 in 3.5 overs, among the best debut figures by an Indian woman in T20Is.
Sciver-Brunt made 66 off 42 balls (ten fours) but found little support. Radha Yadav (2/22) and Deepti (2/24) bowled slower into the wind to restrict boundaries. Ghosh was outstanding behind the stumps, with three catches and two stumpings. England were bowled out for 113 in 14.5 overs, India's biggest T20I win over England.
Key Moments
Mandhana's milestone: 112 off 62 balls, celebrated with a nod to Radha Yadav, who had challenged her to convert her many 70s and 80s into a hundred.
Charani's dream debut: 4/12, including the wickets of Capsey, Sciver-Brunt, Ecclestone and Bell.
England's fielding woes: Dropped catches, including Mandhana early and Deol on 26, proved very costly.
Ghosh's brilliance: Five dismissals behind the stumps, including a high catch to remove Dunkley.
Sciver-Brunt's lone fight: A valiant 66, but England were 62/4 after the sixth over and never recovered.
Why This Result Matters
This was more than a series-opening win. For India, it showed they can win big away from home, with the bat and with spin. Mandhana's century answered a long-standing question about her T20I power-hitting, while Charani's debut adds a new weapon to a spin attack already featuring Deepti and Radha.
For England, who arrived after a 6-0 sweep of West Indies, it was a wake-up call. Their fielding lapses and loose bowling gave India far too much, and the top order collapsed under pressure. With four matches left, England must fix their catching and find a plan for India's spinners quickly, or risk losing the series early.
Player Quotes
Smriti Mandhana (India captain, Player of the Match): "It's a nice feeling because this format is something which, for me as a batter, I need to keep pushing and keep improving. It's not a very natural format for me. I like to time the ball; I'm not a big hitter of the ball, and, for the last six years, it's always been a work in progress. So, to actually get a hundred in this format is pretty special because it's not one of my strengths."
Mandhana on Shree Charani: "The way the bowlers executed the plans was just amazing. Especially for Shree to come in the first match and bowl like that... we saw what she could do in WPL a little bit. She always looks like a good bowler. But today, the way she actually bowled was amazing."
Nat Sciver-Brunt (England captain): "India are world-class and challenged us. We didn't bowl as well as we wanted and we weren't able to back that up in the field. They also got a huge total."
Analysis
India's win was a testament to their preparation and adaptability. Mandhana highlighted the plan to bowl slower against the wind, which neutralised England's hitters. The spin trio of Charani, Deepti and Radha took eight wickets between them.
England were outplayed in every department. They conceded 13 extras and failed to contain Mandhana and Deol, and the dropped catches let India build a formidable total. Sciver-Brunt's 66 was the only bright spot after the early loss of both openers.
Looking Ahead
The second T20I was scheduled for 1 July 2025 in Bristol. England need to address their fielding and find a better plan against India's spinners, while India will look to keep their momentum. Mandhana also spoke of her confidence that Shafali Verma is due a big score, which suggests India's batting depth could trouble England further.
Conclusion
India Women's 97-run victory was a statement of intent, driven by Mandhana's historic century and Charani's sensational debut. England were thoroughly outclassed, and the result set the stage for an exciting series.
ENG-W vs IND-W, 1st T20I, Nottingham, June 28, 2025 - Full Scorecard and Match Report.
Match Details
Match: England Women vs India Women, 1st T20I
Date: June 28, 2025
Venue: Trent Bridge, Nottingham
Toss: England Women won the toss and elected to bowl
Result: India Women won by 97 runs
Player of the Match: Smriti Mandhana (India Women)
Series: India Women lead the 5-match T20I series 1-0
Full Scorecard
India Women Innings (20 overs maximum)
Batsman | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Smriti Mandhana (c) | c Sciver-Brunt b Ecclestone | 112 | 62 | 15 | 3 | 180.64 |
Shafali Verma | c Jones b Bell | 20 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 125.00 |
Harleen Deol | c Capsey b Bell | 43 | 23 | 7 | 1 | 186.95 |
Jemimah Rodrigues | c Wyatt-Hodge b Bell | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Richa Ghosh (wk) | c Dunkley b Arlott | 12 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 120.00 |
Deepti Sharma | not out | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 140.00 |
Amanjot Kaur | not out | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
Extras | (lb 2, w 11) | 13 | ||||
Total | (5 wickets, 20 overs) | 210 |
Did not bat: Radha Yadav, Arundhati Reddy, Sneh Rana, N Shree Charani
Bowling (England Women)
Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Extras |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lauren Bell | 4 | 0 | 27 | 3 | 6.75 | (w 3) |
Linsey Smith | 4 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 11.25 | (w 2) |
Sophie Ecclestone | 3 | 0 | 43 | 1 | 14.33 | (w 1) |
Em Arlott | 4 | 0 | 38 | 1 | 9.50 | (w 2) |
Charlie Dean | 3 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 10.00 | (w 1) |
Alice Capsey | 2 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 12.50 | (w 2) |
Fall of Wickets
77/1 (Shafali Verma, 6.1 overs)
171/2 (Harleen Deol, 14.4 overs)
171/3 (Jemimah Rodrigues, 14.5 overs)
194/4 (Richa Ghosh, 17.5 overs)
202/5 (Smriti Mandhana, 19.2 overs)
England Women Innings (Target: 211 runs from 20 overs)
Batsman | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sophia Dunkley | c Ghosh b Amanjot Kaur | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 140.00 |
Danni Wyatt-Hodge | lbw b Deepti Sharma | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
Alice Capsey | c Reddy b Shree Charani | 12 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 120.00 |
Nat Sciver-Brunt (c) | c Ghosh b Shree Charani | 66 | 42 | 10 | 0 | 157.14 |
Amy Jones (wk) | st Ghosh b Radha Yadav | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
Em Arlott | c Mandhana b Radha Yadav | 12 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 120.00 |
Sophie Ecclestone | c Rodrigues b Shree Charani | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25.00 |
Charlie Dean | st Ghosh b Deepti Sharma | 5 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 71.42 |
Lauren Filer | c Ghosh b Arundhati Reddy | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
Lauren Bell | c Rodrigues b Shree Charani | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
Linsey Smith | not out | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
Extras | (lb 1, w 4) | 5 | ||||
Total | (all out, 14.5 overs) | 113 |
Bowling (India Women)
Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Extras |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Amanjot Kaur | 2 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 10.00 | (w 1) |
Deepti Sharma | 3 | 0 | 24 | 2 | 8.00 | (w 1) |
Radha Yadav | 3 | 0 | 22 | 2 | 7.33 | (w 1) |
N Shree Charani | 3.5 | 0 | 12 | 4 | 3.13 | (w 1) |
Arundhati Reddy | 2 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 11.00 | (w 0) |
Sneh Rana | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 12.00 | (w 0) |
Fall of Wickets
9/1 (Sophia Dunkley, 0.6 overs)
9/2 (Danni Wyatt-Hodge, 1.1 overs)
39/3 (Alice Capsey, 4.2 overs)
62/4 (Amy Jones, 6.3 overs)
88/5 (Em Arlott, 10.5 overs)
90/6 (Sophie Ecclestone, 11.4 overs)
100/7 (Charlie Dean, 12.5 overs)
108/8 (Lauren Filer, 13.4 overs)
109/9 (Nat Sciver-Brunt, 14.1 overs)
113/10 (Lauren Bell, 14.5 overs)
Match Report
Introduction
On June 28, 2025, India Women delivered a commanding performance to thrash England Women by 97 runs in the first T20I of a five-match series at Trent Bridge, Nottingham.
On June 28, 2025, India Women delivered a commanding performance to thrash England Women by 97 runs in the first T20I of a five-match series at Trent Bridge, Nottingham.
Stand-in captain Smriti Mandhana’s scintillating maiden T20I century (112 off 62 balls) and debutant left-arm spinner N Shree Charani’s sensational four-wicket haul (4/12) were the cornerstones of India’s dominant victory. This result marked England’s heaviest defeat in women’s T20Is by runs, underscoring India’s clinical execution across batting, bowling, and fielding. The match set the tone for a highly anticipated series, with India taking a 1-0 lead.
Toss and Team News
England Women won the toss and elected to bowl first, with captain Nat Sciver-Brunt citing the quality of the Trent Bridge wicket as a reason to chase. India, led by Smriti Mandhana in the absence of regular captain Harmanpreet Kaur—who was rested due to a head injury sustained in a warm-up match against ECB Development XI—fielded a spin-heavy attack, including debutant Shree Charani. England opted for a pace-heavy bowling lineup, with Lauren Bell, Em Arlott, and Lauren Filer leading the charge, alongside spinners Sophie Ecclestone and Charlie Dean.
India Women’s Innings: Mandhana’s Masterclass
India’s innings was defined by Smriti Mandhana’s breathtaking 112 off 62 balls, an innings that combined elegance, precision, and newfound power-hitting. Opening with Shafali Verma, Mandhana survived an early dropped catch by Danni Wyatt-Hodge in the second over, a costly error that England would rue. The duo forged a 77-run partnership in 6.1 overs, with Verma contributing a brisk 20 (16 balls, 3 fours) before falling to Lauren Bell.
Mandhana, unfazed, continued her assault, particularly punishing left-arm spinner Linsey Smith with three boundaries in the fourth over. Her partnership with Harleen Deol, who played an aggressive 43 off 23 balls (7 fours, 1 six), added 94 runs in just 8.3 overs, taking India to 171/2 by the 14.4th over. Deol, also dropped on 26 by Wyatt-Hodge, capitalized with a flurry of sweeps and lofted shots before Bell dismissed her.
Mandhana reached her fifty in 27 balls and her century in 51 balls, hitting 15 fours and three sixes. Her knock surpassed Harmanpreet Kaur’s 103 as the highest individual score by an Indian woman in T20Is and made her the first Indian woman to score centuries in all three formats of international cricket, joining an elite group including Heather Knight, Tammy Beaumont, Laura Wolvaardt, and Beth Mooney.
England’s fielding was sloppy, with misfields and dropped catches compounding their woes. Lauren Bell was the pick of the bowlers, finishing with 3/27, dismissing Verma, Deol, and Jemimah Rodrigues (0). Sophie Ecclestone, despite conceding 43 runs in three overs, claimed Mandhana’s wicket in the final over, but not before India posted 210/5, their second-highest T20I total. Late contributions from Richa Ghosh (12) and Deepti Sharma (7 not out) ensured India crossed the 200-mark.
England Women’s Innings: Charani’s Dream Debut
Chasing a daunting 211, England’s innings unraveled early. Amanjot Kaur struck in the first over, dismissing Sophia Dunkley (7) with a stunning catch by Richa Ghosh, who reached high to her right. Deepti Sharma removed Danni Wyatt-Hodge (2) in the next over, leaving England at 9/2. Alice Capsey (12) showed brief resistance, but debutant Shree Charani’s introduction in the fifth over turned the game decisively.
Charani, a 20-year-old left-arm spinner, struck with her second ball, dismissing Capsey via a catch at short third by Arundhati Reddy. Her disciplined bowling, combined with clever variations, kept England’s batters under pressure. She claimed Amy Jones (1) via a stumping by Ghosh and later removed Sophie Ecclestone (1) and Lauren Bell (2), finishing with figures of 4/12 in 3.5 overs—second only to Sravanthi Naidu’s 4/9 for an Indian woman on T20I debut.
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Nat Sciver-Brunt provided the only resistance, scoring a valiant 66 off 42 balls (10 fours), but she lacked support. England lost wickets at regular intervals, with Radha Yadav (2/22) and Deepti Sharma (2/24) exploiting the wind conditions to bowl slower and restrict boundary-scoring opportunities. Richa Ghosh was outstanding behind the stumps, effecting three catches and a stumping. England were bowled out for 113 in 14.5 overs, handing India a 97-run victory—their biggest against England in T20Is and England’s heaviest T20I defeat by runs.
Key Moments
Mandhana’s Milestone: Smriti Mandhana’s 112 was a masterclass, with her century celebration directed at teammate Radha Yadav, who had challenged her to convert her frequent 70s and 80s into a hundred. Mandhana’s knock included 15 fours and three sixes, showcasing her timing and improved power-hitting.
Charani’s Dream Debut: Shree Charani’s 4/12, including the wickets of Capsey, Sciver-Brunt, Ecclestone, and Bell, was a standout performance. Her composure and accuracy on debut were praised by Mandhana, who noted her potential from the Women’s Premier League (WPL).
England’s Fielding Woes: Dropped catches, including Mandhana early in her innings and Deol on 26, proved costly. England’s sloppy fielding and lack of bowling discipline allowed India to post a massive total.
Richa Ghosh’s Brilliance: Ghosh’s wicketkeeping was exceptional, with three catches and a stumping, including a high catch to dismiss Dunkley and a sharp stumping of Jones.
Sciver-Brunt’s Lone Fight: Nat Sciver-Brunt’s 66 was a valiant effort, but with England at 71/5 after nine overs, the chase was effectively over. Her dismissal, caught behind off Charani, sealed England’s fate.
Player Quotes
Smriti Mandhana (India Captain, Player of the Match): “It’s a nice feeling because this format is something which, for me as a batter, I need to keep pushing and keep improving. It’s not a very natural format for me. I like to time the ball; I’m not a big hitter of the ball, and, for the last six years, it’s always been a work in progress. So, to actually(gc)actually get a hundred in this format is pretty special because it’s not one of my strengths.”
Smriti Mandhana on Shree Charani: “The way the bowlers executed the plans was just amazing. Especially for Shree to come in the first match and bowl like that... we saw what she could do in WPL a little bit. She always looks like a good bowler. But today, the way she actually bowled was amazing.”
Nat Sciver-Brunt (England Captain): “India are world-class and challenged us. We didn’t bowl as well as we wanted and we weren’t able to back that up in the field. They also got a huge total.”
Analysis
India’s victory was a testament to their preparation and adaptability. Mandhana highlighted the team’s strategy to bowl slower against the wind, which neutralized England’s batting. The spin-heavy attack, led by Charani, Deepti Sharma, and Radha Yadav, took eight wickets, exposing England’s struggles against spin (averaging 18.4 against spin in T20Is against India and Australia since 2023).
England, fresh off a 6-0 sweep against West Indies, were outplayed in all departments. Their bowling lacked discipline, conceding 13 extras and failing to contain Mandhana and Deol. The fielding errors, particularly the dropped catches, were pivotal in allowing India to build a formidable total. Sciver-Brunt’s 66 was a lone bright spot, but the early loss of openers Dunkley and Wyatt-Hodge set the tone for a collapse.
Mandhana’s century not only boosted India’s morale but also marked her as a trailblazer, becoming the first Indian woman to score centuries in all three formats. Charani’s debut performance signaled the emergence of a new talent, with her WPL form translating seamlessly to the international stage.
Looking Ahead
The second T20I, scheduled for July 1, 2025, at Bristol, promises to be a crucial encounter. England will need to address their fielding lapses and devise a better plan against India’s spinners, while India will aim to maintain their momentum. Mandhana’s confidence in Shafali Verma’s impending big knock suggests India’s batting depth could pose further challenges for England.
India Women’s 97-run victory was a statement of intent, driven by Smriti Mandhana’s historic century and Shree Charani’s sensational debut. England, despite their recent successes, were thoroughly outclassed, facing their heaviest T20I defeat. The match highlighted India’s strength in batting and spin bowling, setting the stage for an exciting series.
Q1. Who won the 1st T20I between England Women and India Women?
India Women won by 97 runs at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, on 28 June 2025.
Q2. Who was Player of the Match?
Smriti Mandhana, for her 112 off 62 balls.
Q3. Was this Mandhana's first T20I century?
Yes, it was her maiden T20I hundred. It made her the first Indian woman to score centuries in Tests, ODIs and T20Is.
Q4. What were Shree Charani's bowling figures on debut?
4/12 in 3.5 overs, including the wickets of Capsey, Sciver-Brunt, Ecclestone and Bell.
Q5. What was India's total?
210/5 in 20 overs, their second-highest T20I total.
Q6. Why did Mandhana captain India?
Regular captain Harmanpreet Kaur was rested after a head injury sustained in a warm-up match.
Q7. How many matches are in the series?
Five T20Is, with India leading 1-0 after the first.
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