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In a riveting contest at Old Trafford, Manchester, the Indian Women’s cricket team scripted a memorable chapter by defeating England Women in the 4th T20I on July 9, 2025. With the series on the line, India’s spinners—led by the exceptional Radha Yadav and the emerging Shree Charani—dismantled England’s batting, setting up a comfortable six-wicket win. This victory not only sealed the series for India but also underscored their growing dominance in overseas conditions.
Radha Yadav and Shree Charani orchestrate England’s collapse with their spin web
The match began with England opting to bat first, but their innings never really took off against a disciplined Indian attack. The powerplay yielded just 38 runs for the loss of two wickets, with Danni Wyatt-Hodge falling early to Charani’s clever variations. Charani’s spell was a masterclass in pressure bowling—she struck twice, removing both Wyatt-Hodge and the dangerous Alice Capsey, who was trapped leg-before for 18. The young spinner’s figures of 2 for 30 in her four overs were a testament to her maturity and control.
Radha, however, was the undisputed star of the evening. Bowling with flight and guile, she stifled England’s middle order. Radha’s spell was not just economical—conceding only 15 runs in her four overs—but also incisive, as she dismissed the English skipper Tammy Beaumont and Paige Scholfield at crucial junctures. Her relentless accuracy earned her the Player of the Match award, as England limped to 126 for 7 in their 20 overs. The spinners’ combined efforts meant England managed just 100 runs by the 17th over, with wickets tumbling at regular intervals and momentum slipping away.
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Calm chase and a historic series win for India at Old Trafford
Chasing a modest target of 127, India’s openers set the tone with a brisk start. Smriti Mandhana’s composed 32 and Shafali Verma’s explosive 31 off 19 balls powered India to 53 runs in the powerplay, laying a solid foundation. Even after the openers’ departure, the chase never looked in doubt. Jemimah Rodrigues anchored the innings with an unbeaten 24, while captain Harmanpreet Kaur added a steady 26 before falling with the finish line in sight.
India’s batting depth ensured there were no late jitters, as they reached the target in just 17 overs—winning by six wickets with 18 balls to spare. The clinical run chase mirrored the team’s all-round dominance throughout the series, with every department firing in unison.
India won by 6 wickets and seal the series (3-1) with a match remaining 🙌🏏#women #cricket #ENGvsIND #TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/9Z8cilecL2
— WomenCricket.com (@WomenCricketHQ) July 10, 2025
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