In a panoramic conclusion for the five -match series, the women of England were A. Edgbaston win five wickets in 5th T20I in 5th T20IThe match, a high scoring case that went on a very last ball, saw England with a challenging challenge of India’s total 167. Despite the loss in the final encounter, the women of India celebrated an important achievement, with a five-match T20C series 3–2, which wins their first bilateral T20I series on English soil.
Shafali Verma’s talent comes from the decisiveness of Charlie Dean
After winning the toss, the women of England opted to bowl first, a decision that was initially a backfire as a moving opener Shafali Verma of India, highlighted a sensational performance of power hitting. Verma dominated the Indian innings, scoring 75 runs in only 41 delivery, an innings with 13 fours and six in one innings. His aggressive approach provided India a strong foundation, inspiring him for a malignant score. However, England spinners, especially Charlotte Dean, managed to stem the run flow and take important wickets. Dean was a standout bowler for England, who used to give a decisive mantra of 4 overs for only 23 runs claiming three important wickets. He is responsible for the prized skulls of India’s captain Harmanpreet Kaur (15), dangerous Shafli Verma, and Deepti Sharma (7), which effectively disrupts the middle-order speed of India. Sophie Aclestone also contributed significantly with two wickets for 28 runs, making sure that India had a total of 20 overs to reach 167/7.
England’s resilient chase and last-ball drama
In the discovery of 168, the initial pair of England’s Sophia Dunkley and Daniel Wayt-Hodes provided a dream start, with a solid foundation with 101-run participation commanding. Wuut-Hose celebrated his 300th international appearance, leading the charge with 56 runs off 37 balls with 56 runs, adorned with nine borders. Dunkley supported him well with 46 runs in 30 delivery. However, once the opener departs, India’s bowlers made an enthusiastic comeback. Deepti Sharma took the fightback two important wickets for 31 runs, while Radha Yadav bowled extraordinaryly affordable mantra, giving just 20 runs and took one wicket.
The match concluded in an exciting final, in which England needed six runs to win. India’s Arundhati Reddy bowled with immense pressure, taking two quick wickets, including the dismissal of England captain Tammy Buomont (30) and Amy Jones (10) to push the game. With only one run requirement on the final ball, England’s lower order held his nerve, scoring a single to seal a memorable five -wicket win.
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A final ball thriller!
Incredible drama in EDGBASTON 🏟
Full 5th IT20 Highlights pic.twitter.com/b1iigegom– England Cricket (@NglandCrick) July 13, 2025
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Match players and series players
Charlie Dean’s impressive bowling performance earned him the Player of the Match Award, while India Shri charani He was recognized as a series player for his consistent contribution to the entire tournament. The series now infection in the ODI format, with 1 ODI on Wednesday, July 16 in the daily bowl.
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