The high-stakes cricket summer got off to a hot start in Taunton on June 02, 2026. England women will face India women in the decisive third T20 match.. With the series all set, both the powerhouses took to the field knowing that only an impeccable performance would secure the silverware. India put in a tremendous batting display while aiming for a huge score on a batting friendly surface. However, T20 cricket is often decided by moments of individual magic on the field, and a sensational display of athleticism from England’s lead spinner completely changed the momentum of the first innings.
Yastika Bhatia walks out after Sophie Ecclestone’s brilliant direct-hit run out in final T20I
India’s top order came with clear intentions and was trying to maximize the powerplay. Smriti Mandhana Was out early on just 8 runs and Shafali Verma Managed 11 before departure. However, Yastika Bhatia Looked in great touch, completely dismantling the English bowling attack during her brief stay at the crease. Working at a tremendous strike rate of 177.77, Bhatia scored 32 runs in just 18 balls with the help of 7 brilliant fours. Along with his teammates, he kept India’s score going at a rapid pace, threatening to take the game away from the hosts.
Then came the game-changing moment in the 7th over, especially at 6.3, bowled by the bowler dani gibson. Bhatia finds space down the leg side and drives it firmly straight into cover. It seemed as if the gap was certain, but Ecclestone had other plans. Moving with incredible acumen, Ecclestone collected the ball cleanly, anticipated the batsmen’s hesitations, and released the ball at lightning speed.
It was a bullet throw which was aimed straight at the stumps. Troubled by the sudden brilliance of the fielding unit, Bhatia was caught caught and was not even in the frame when the bails flew. After being packed off by a mile, Bhatia’s dismissal on 32 broke a dangerous partnership and dealt a major blow to the Indian camp, sending England straight back into the contest.
Here is the video:
What a throw! 🎯
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– England Cricket (@englandcricket) 2 June 2026
Also read: Alice Capsey, Heather Knight perform brilliantly as England seal series win over India in 3rd T20I
England won the series decider against India in the third women’s T20 match.
Despite losing Bhatia, India managed to post a highly competitive total of 180/5 in their allotted 20 overs. captain Harmanpreet Kaur Led from the front with a brilliant innings of 56 not out off 40 balls, which also included useful contributions jemima rodrigues (29) and Deepti Sharma (32). Among English bowlers, Mohd. lauren bell She was the top player of the attack, taking 2 wickets for 36 runs in her 4 over spell.
Chasing a tough target of 181, England’s response got off to a shaky start. India’s disciplined opening spell took their score to a worrying 38/3 in the sixth over. Arundhati Reddy (2/31) and Kranti Gaur (2/40). However, the match swung decisively back towards the hosts thanks to a breathtaking 137-run partnership for the fourth wicket.
Alice Capsey He played a tremendous stormy innings and destroyed the Indian bowling and scored 82 runs in just 43 balls with an excellent score of 190.69. He found an ideal partner in a seasoned veteran heather knightWho chased the target beautifully by scoring unbeaten 70 runs in 42 balls. By the time Capsy fell in the 18th over, the damage was done. freya kemp He joined Knight to cross the finish line with ease as England finished at 184/4 in 18.3 overs. England won the match by 6 wickets with 9 balls remaining and won the series decider in front of the home crowd. For his match-winning, series-defining batting masterclass, Capsy was named both Player of the Match and Player of the Series.
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