Ind-W vs Eng-W 4th T20I: Match Details at a Glance
For those looking for a quick summary, here are the core details of the encounter.
- Match: England Women vs India Women, 4th T20I
- Series Status: India leads the 5-match series 3-1
- Date: Wednesday, July 9, 2025
- Time: 11:00 PM IST / 6:30 PM LOCAL
- Venue: Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester
- Result: India Women won by 6 wickets with 18 balls remaining.
Team Lineups
Here are the playing XIs that took the field for the Ind-W vs Eng-W 4th T20I:
India Women:
Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Richa Ghosh (WK), Amanjot Kaur, Deepti Sharma, Radha Yadav, Arundhati Reddy, Sneh Rana, Shree Charani.
England Women:
Sophia Dunkley, Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, Alice Capsey, Tammy Beaumont (C), Amy Jones (WK), Paige Scholfield, Sophie Ecclestone, Issy Wong, Charlotte Dean, Lauren Filer, Lauren Bell.
India Clinches Historic T20I Series Against England!
In a spectacular display of skill and determination, the Indian Women's cricket team defeated England Women by six wickets in the fourth T20I to seal the five-match series with a game to spare. The landmark victory, which gave India an unassailable 3-1 lead, took place at the iconic Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.
After a setback in the third match, Harmanpreet Kaur's squad delivered a commanding all-around performance to secure a rare and celebrated T20I series win on English soil.
Match Breakdown: How the Action Unfolded
The Ind-W vs Eng-W 4th T20I was a tale of Indian dominance, first with the ball and then with the bat.
England's Innings: Indian Bowlers Apply the Brakes
Batting first, the English side struggled to build momentum against a disciplined Indian bowling attack. The hosts were restricted to a modest total of 126/7 in their 20 overs.
Left-arm spinner Radha Yadav was the wrecker-in-chief, delivering a phenomenal spell of 2/15 that choked the English middle order. While openers Sophia Dunkley (22) and Tammy Beaumont (20) got starts, they couldn't convert them into significant scores as Indian bowlers struck at regular intervals to keep the run rate in check.
India's Chase: A Confident and Composed Pursuit
Chasing a target of 127, India's openers came out with positive intent. Smriti Mandhana (32) and Shafali Verma (31) laid the perfect foundation with a brisk opening partnership. Their aggressive yet sensible batting put India firmly in the driver's seat.
Following their departure, the middle order ensured there were no hiccups. The team comfortably chased down the target in just 17 overs, reaching 127/4 to spark celebrations in the Indian camp.
Star Performers of the Match
- Player of the Match: Radha Yadav
For her game-changing spell that restricted England to a below-par total. - Top Batters: Smriti Mandhana & Shafali Verma
Their explosive start took the pressure off the chase and set the tone for a comfortable victory.