India Women's T20 Series Even at 1-1 After Defeat to England India Women's team suffered a 26-run loss to England in the second T20 of the three-match series, leaving the contest tied at 1-1. The match, played in Bristol, saw England post a competitive total of 168/5 in 20 overs, while India managed only 142/8 in the same number of overs. The result was heavily influenced by England's all-round performance, particularly from Freya Kemps, who played a pivotal role in securing the victory. England's innings began steadily, with the team scoring 35 runs from the first powerplay while losing just one wicket. Left-arm spinner N. Shri Charani was instrumental in containing India's bowlers, restricting the hosts to a low total. However, the breakthrough came in the 17th over when Kemps, who had been waiting patiently at the crease, joined the innings. The 24-year-old all-rounder delivered a masterclass, scoring an unbeaten 39 runs off 13 balls, including three sixes and four boundaries. Her innings was crucial in pushing England's total past 160, with her final over featuring a long boundary, two consecutive fours, and a six to seal the innings. Kemps' contributions extended beyond her batting. She also took two wickets in the same over, dismissing Arundhati Reddy and Nandini Sharma, which further tightened the Indian batting order. Her partnership with Danie Gibbs, who scored 14 runs off 15 balls, proved vital in the middle overs, helping England reach a formidable total. India's response was lackluster, with the team struggling to chase down the target of 169. Openers Shafali Verma and Yastika Bhatia failed to build momentum, with Verma falling early to Shri Charani's off-spin. Bhatia, who scored 33 runs off 36 balls, was eventually dismissed by Kemps, leaving India in a precarious position.#india_women #england_women #freya_kemps #n_shri_charani #heather_knight
