India vs England Women First T20: Mandhana’s 79* Powers India to Dominant Win at Trent Bridge

The much-anticipated India vs England Women first T20 on June 28, 2025, lived up to expectations as Smriti Mandhana led India to a confident victory in a rain-curtailed match at Trent Bridge. The clash not only showcased India’s explosive batting depth but also marked a strong start to their T20 tour of England, a crucial prelude to the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.

Pre-Match Build-Up to the India vs England Women First T20

This T20I opener was seen as a litmus test for both teams. With less than a year to go for the next ICC T20 World Cup, both India and England are testing squad combinations. India came into the match under the temporary leadership of Smriti Mandhana, as regular captain Harmanpreet Kaur sat out with a mild concussion. Meanwhile, England entered the match off a 3-0 series win against the West Indies.

Toss and Team Lineups

England Women won the toss and opted to bowl first, anticipating swing in the early overs. Both teams brought in a blend of experience and youth for the first T20.

• India Women: Smriti Mandhana (c), Shafali Verma, Harleen Deol, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (wk), Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, Amanjot Kaur, Radha Yadav, Arundhati Reddy, Shree Charani
• England Women: Nat Sciver-Brunt (c), Sophia Dunkley, Danni Wyatt, Tammy Beaumont, Amy Jones (wk), Alice Capsey, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Bell, Emma Arlott, Linsey Smith, Lauren Filer

Smriti Mandhana’s Masterclass at Trent Bridge

Opening the innings, Mandhana played a captain’s knock, scoring an unbeaten 79 off 49 balls. Her innings was laced with 9 fours and 3 sixes, combining elegant cover drives with fearless pulls. She was well supported by Harleen Deol who added a fluent 42* off 27 balls.

The opening stand of 79 runs set the tone before Verma fell to Emma Arlott. However, the Mandhana-Deol duo accelerated further, reaching 148/1 in 13 overs when rain interrupted the match. India were ahead of the DLS par score and were declared winners by 18 runs.

India vs England Women First T20 Score Summary

Team	Score	Overs
India Women	148/1	13 overs
England Women	Match abandoned due to rain (DLS)	–

England’s Struggles in the First T20

England’s bowlers were left with little to celebrate as their pace unit leaked runs. Arlott picked up the lone wicket, but the rest struggled with line and length. Their spin ace Sophie Ecclestone was surprisingly expensive, conceding 19 in one over. The fielding also let them down, with dropped catches and overthrows adding to their woes.

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India’s batting powerplay aggression (66/0 after 6 overs) ensured they always stayed ahead of the game. Mandhana’s calculated risk-taking and Deol’s innovative strokeplay left England searching for answers. The pitch, initially aiding seamers, flattened out quickly, aiding stroke makers.

Expert Insight on India vs England Women First T20

“Mandhana’s innings was a case study in T20 captaincy batting. She read the conditions well, accelerated at the right moments, and rotated strike efficiently. England need to rethink their field placement strategy going forward.” — Anjum Chopra, Former India Captain

Series Schedule After First T20

Match	Date	Venue
2nd T20I	July 1, 2025	Bristol
3rd T20I	July 4, 2025	Oval, London
4th T20I	July 9, 2025	Manchester
5th T20I	July 12, 2025	Birmingham

Where to Watch and Follow Live Updates

Fans can watch the series live on Sony Sports and stream it via SonyLIV and FanCode in India. UK viewers can follow live coverage on Sky Sports. For detailed ball-by-ball commentary and analysis, refer to trusted cricket portals such as The Guardian.

Conclusion: India Draw First Blood in England

India’s comprehensive win in the India vs England Women first T20 has given them a strong advantage in the series. Mandhana’s captaincy and form will be key in the remaining matches. For England, the loss exposes chinks in their bowling and fielding, which they must address before the second T20I.

Stay tuned to TrendyIndiaNews.com for full match coverage, squad analysis, and expert commentary on the remaining matches in the series.

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