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Bristol – India Women continued their impressive run on the England tour, defeating the hosts by 24 runs in the second T20I at the County Ground, Bristol. With this win, India now lead the five-match series 2–0 and are in a strong position heading into the third game.

Strong Batting Foundation

India posted a competitive total of 181 for 4 in their 20 overs. Jemimah Rodrigues led the way with a composed 63 off 41 balls, while Amanjot Kaur remained unbeaten on 63 from 40 deliveries. The duo's smart running between the wickets and timely boundaries kept the scoreboard ticking throughout the innings.

Captain Harmanpreet Kaur praised the middle order for stepping up at the right time. She highlighted how Rodrigues and Amanjot balanced aggression with strike rotation to keep pressure on the bowlers.

England's Response Falls Short

England Women had a rocky start to their chase, losing three quick wickets and finding themselves at 31 for 3 within the powerplay. Tammy Beaumont tried to steady the innings with a fighting 54, and Amy Jones added 32 during a 70-run stand. However, the momentum slipped as wickets kept falling at crucial moments.

England’s chase was derailed early with the loss of three quick wickets, and they never truly recovered. They eventually finished at 157 for 7, falling 24 runs short.

Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt acknowledged the team's failure to build enough partnerships despite a decent bowling effort and a strong middle-order fightback.

Series Outlook

This result marks England’s first-ever T20I loss at Bristol, making it a historic win for India. With 3 matches still to go, England now face the tough task of winning three in a row to take the series, while India need just one more win to seal it.

Next Match

The third T20I will be played at the Kennington Oval on July 4. India will look to clinch the series, while England will aim to bounce back and keep the contest alive.

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