Yesterday Match Result – ENG W vs IND W 2nd T20I Highlights May 30
England Bounces Back at Bristol
The cricketing rivalry between England Women and India Women continued its high-octane pace in the second T20I. After a promising start to the series for the visitors, the English side showcased their resilience on May 30. Following a disappointing outing in the first game, the hosts demonstrated significant improvement in their batting display, ultimately setting a challenging target that proved too much for the Indian lineup to chase down.
A Commanding English Batting Display
Batting first at the County Ground, Bristol, England put up a total of 168 for 5 in their allotted 20 overs. While Sophia Dunkley departed early after scoring 10 runs off 14 balls, her teammates stepped up to stabilize the innings. Danni Wyatt-Hodge contributed a steady 29 off 25 balls, while Amy Jones added 28 runs from 22 deliveries. Alice Capsey also played a crucial role, chipping in with a valuable 28 off 25 balls.
The momentum shift, however, came from Freya Kemp. Her explosive cameo of 39 not out off just 13 deliveries—laced with four boundaries and two sixes—provided the late-order acceleration England desperately needed. Dani Gibson remained unbeaten on 11, ensuring the hosts posted a competitive score. For the Indian bowling attack, Shree Charani was the standout performer, claiming 3 wickets for 25 runs, while Nandani Sharma and Shreyanka Patil took one wicket each.
India’s Failed Chase
Chasing 169, India looked to be in a comfortable position at 109 for 2. The opening duo of Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma provided a strong start, with both hitting five boundaries each. Mandhana scored 32 off 25, and Verma contributed 22 off 14. However, once the top order fell, the middle order struggled to maintain the required run rate.
Yastika Bhatia fought hard with 33 runs off 36 balls, and captain Harmanpreet Kaur made a quick-fire 28 off 22 balls including two sixes, but once they were removed, the Indian innings folded. Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh, and Deepti Sharma could not produce the necessary heroics, leading to a collapse where India finished at 142 for 9. England’s bowlers were clinical, with Freya Kemp, Charlie Dean, and Lauren Bell each taking two wickets to stifle the chase.
Reflections on the Series
This result brings the series to a 1-1 level, setting up a thrilling decider. The third and final T20I is scheduled for June 2 at the Cooper Associates County Ground in Taunton. With both teams showing clear strengths and vulnerabilities, the final game promises to be an intense encounter. Freya Kemp was rightfully named the Player of the Match for her exceptional all-round performance with both bat and ball.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who won yesterday’s ENG W vs IND W 2nd T20I? England women defeated India women by 26 runs at the County Ground, Bristol.
- Who was the Player of the Match in the ENG W vs IND W 2nd T20I? Freya Kemp was adjudged the Player of the Match for her unbeaten 39 and two key wickets.
- What was the final score of yesterday’s match? England scored 168 for 5, and India replied with 142 for 9.
