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England Clinch T20I Series as Capsey and Knight Blow India Away in Taunton Decider
Summary: A Taunton thriller turns into heartbreak for India! Harmanpreet’s fiery 56 set up a massive 180, but a brutal, boundary-fueled storm from Alice Capsey and Heather Knight snatched the series right out of India's hands.
Taunton: A captain's knock from Harmanpreet Kaur and a highly spirited batting display weren't quite enough for the India Women’s cricket team. In a high-octane thriller at The Cooper Associates County Ground, England Women chased down a formidable target of 181 with 9 balls to spare, winning the third T20I by 6 wickets and sealing the three-match series 2-1.
India Mounts a Formidable Total
Choosing to bowl first, England's stand-in captain Charlie Dean hoped to restrict the dangerous Indian batting lineup. India lost opener Smriti Mandhana (8) early to Dean, and the explosive Shafali Verma (11) fell quickly to Linsey Smith. However, India's middle order stepped up beautifully.
Yastika Bhatia smashed a quick-fire 32 off just 18 balls, hitting 7 crisp boundaries, while Jemimah Rodrigues kept the momentum alive with a fluid 29 off 19.
The anchor and accelerant of the innings was skipper Harmanpreet Kaur. Leading from the front, Harmanpreet remained unbeaten on 56 off 40 balls, finding the boundary 7 times. She found an able partner in Deepti Sharma, who contributed a vital 32 off 24 balls. Together, they propelled India to a highly competitive total of 180/5 in their allotted 20 overs. For England, Lauren Bell was the pick of the bowlers, picking up 2 for 36.
The Capsey-Knight Masterclass Leaves India Defenseless
Defending 180 is usually a safe bet in women’s T20Is, and India started brilliantly with the ball. Young bowler Kranti Gaud struck early, removing the dangerous Danni Wyatt-Hodge (5) and wicketkeeper Amy Jones (3) in quick succession. When Arundhati Reddy dismissed Sophia Dunkley (16), England were stuttering.
Enter Alice Capsey and the veteran Heather Knight
What followed was absolute carnage. Capsey played a sensational, match-winning knock of 82 runs from just 43 deliveries, dismantling the Indian bowling attack with 9 fours and 3 massive sixes. Knight played the perfect foil, anchoring the chase with an aggressive, unbeaten 70 off 42 balls, littered with 10 boundaries.
By the time Capsey was dismissed by Reddy, the damage was completely done. Knight and Freya Kemp cruised past the finish line in 18.3 overs, ending at 184/4. Alice Capsey was deservedly awarded both the Player of the Match and Player of the Series for her phenomenal batting exploits throughout the tour.
| Team | Score | Top Performers | Best Bowler |
|---|---|---|---|
| India Women | 180-5 (20 Ov) | Harmanpreet Kaur 56* (40), Yastika Bhatia 32 (18) | Arundhati Reddy 2/31 (4 Ov) |
| England Women Winner | 184-4 (18.3 Ov) | Alice Capsey 82 (43), Heather Knight 70* (42) | Lauren Bell 2/36 (4 Ov) |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Who won the India Women vs England Women T20I series in 2026?
👉 England Women won the 3-match T20I series 2-1 by winning the final deciding match at Taunton by 6 wickets.
Who was named Player of the Match and Series?
👉 England's dynamic batter Alice Capsey won both the Player of the Match and the Player of the Series awards for her incredible 82 runs off 43 balls in the final game.
What was India's score in the 3rd T20I?
👉 India Women scored a strong 180/5 in 20 overs, powered by a brilliant half-century (56*) from captain Harmanpreet Kaur.
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