Amanjot Leads the Charge as India Seal 2–0 T20I Series Lead Over England.
India produced another commanding performance to defeat England by 24 runs in the second women’s T20I at Bristol on Monday, taking a 2–0 lead in the five-match series and edging closer to a historic series win on English soil.
It was a night of redemption and resilience for the visitors. After a top-order collapse, Amanjot Kaur’s unbeaten 63 and Jemimah Rodrigues’ composed fifty anchored India to a strong total, before a disciplined bowling unit restricted the hosts to 157 for 8 — handing England their first-ever women’s T20I loss at the County Ground.
India Recover From Powerplay Blow
Put in to bat again, India’s innings began on shaky ground. Smriti Mandhana, the star of the opening match, fell early, along with Shafali Verma and captain Harmanpreet Kaur, who endured a rare failure. At 31 for 3 inside six overs, England were firmly on top.
But the tide turned with the arrival of Rodrigues and Amanjot, who put together a 93-run partnership that steadied the innings and rebuilt the platform.
Amanjot’s Breakout Innings
Promoted to No. 5 for the first time, Amanjot Kaur played with poise and power, smashing 63 off 40 balls. She rotated strike smartly early on, then upped the tempo with a flurry of boundaries. Rodrigues supported her with a measured half-century, while Richa Ghosh added late fireworks, helping India post a competitive 181 for 4.
“The way Jemimah and Amanjot built that stand was very special,” Harmanpreet said after the game. “They kept the scoreboard moving even when the boundaries dried up.”
England’s Chase Falls Short
Chasing 182, England needed a quick start but struggled against India’s well-executed bowling plans. Tammy Beaumont’s brisk 50 kept the scoreboard ticking, but regular wickets meant the hosts never truly threatened. Amanjot chipped in with the ball too, removing the dangerous Nat Sciver-Brunt and sealing her claim to the Player of the Match award.
“I’m really happy to contribute with both bat and ball. It was a big moment for me,” said Amanjot. India’s bowlers maintained composure at the death, with England finishing at 157 for 8 — 24 runs short.
On the Brink of History
India now travel to The Oval in London for the third T20I on July 4, with the opportunity to seal their first bilateral T20I series win in England since 2006. With momentum, belief, and a standout all-rounder in Amanjot Kaur, they’re closing in on rewriting history.
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