England clinch women's T20I series 2 to 1 over India

England completed a 2-1 series victory over India in the Women's T20 International series with a six-wicket win in the decisive third match in Taunton on Tuesday. The result provides a significant confidence boost for the home side ahead of the Women's T20 World Cup, which begins on June 12.

Chasing a target of 181, England recovered from a precarious start to reach 184 for four in 18.3 overs, sealing the series win with nine balls to spare. The victory was anchored by a spectacular 137-run partnership for the fourth wicket between Alice Capsey and Heather Knight, which rescued England after they lost three early wickets for just 38 runs.

Capsey delivered a match-winning performance, scoring 82 runs from just 43 deliveries, including nine fours and three sixes. She reached her half-century in 26 balls and aggressively targeted the Indian bowling, particularly in a sequence where she hit a four and two consecutive sixes off spinner Sree Charani. At the other end, former captain Heather Knight played a crucial supporting role, finishing unbeaten on 70 from 42 balls. Her innings, which featured ten fours, was her fastest T20I half-century for England and helped steady the chase...