⚡Historic Win: Mandhana’s Century & Charani’s Dream Debut Crush England by 97 Runs! 🏏🔥
Sports fans, get ready! Team India Women have kicked off their 5-match T20I series against England with a bang! A powerful century from stand-in skipper Smriti Mandhana and a stunning debut by Shree Charani helped India register a record-breaking 97-run win at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, on June 29, 2025.
🏟️ Venue: Trent Bridge, Nottingham
📅 Date: June 29, 2025
📊 Final Score:
🇮🇳 India Women – 210/5 (20 overs)
👉 England Women were bundled out for just 113 runs in 14.5 overs, as Smriti Mandhana stole the spotlight with a blazing 112 off 62 balls to earn the Player of the Match award.
✅ Match Highlights: India’s Total Domination
This was a one-sided contest from the start. India won the toss and chose to bat first—and they never looked back. Smriti Mandhana, leading the team in Harmanpreet Kaur’s absence, played a captain’s knock, smashing her maiden T20I century (112 off 62 balls), the highest score ever by an Indian woman in T20Is.
👉 “Smriti Mandhana found solid support from Harleen Deol, who chipped in with a brisk 36 off 24 balls, while Shafali Verma added 20 runs as the opening duo stitched together a crucial 77-run stand.
India’s final score of 210/5 is their second-highest in T20Is, and set the tone for what became England’s worst defeat by runs in the format.
When England came out to bat, they lost wickets regularly. Only Nat Sciver-Brunt put up a fight, scoring a quickfire 66 off 42 balls, but the rest of the team collapsed like a house of cards.
India’s bowlers, especially spinners, ran riot.
✅ Star Performances: Mandhana & Charani Steal the Show
🌟 Smriti Mandhana – The Century We Were Waiting For!
Smriti Mandhana had made a habit of falling short in the 70s and 80s, with a century always just out of reach—until now, But this time, she silenced all critics—and her cheeky teammates too.
“Radha Yadav had jokingly challenged me, saying, ‘You’ve stayed in the 70s and 80s for too long — it’s about time you finally got that T20I century!’ So after I hit the century, I pointed towards her from the field,” Mandhana laughed during the post-match chat.
Her 112 off 62 included some classic strokes and powerful hitting. Smriti Mandhana brought up her maiden T20I hundred in just 51 balls, becoming the first Indian woman to register centuries across all three formats — Tests, ODIs, and T20Is.
🌟 Shree Charani – Debut to Remember
If Mandhana was fire with the bat, Shree Charani was ice-cold with the ball. Making her T20I debut, she picked up 4 wickets for just 12 runs—the second-best debut figures for an Indian woman in T20Is, after Sravanthi Naidu’s 4/9.
She removed key players like Alice Capsey, Sophie Ecclestone, and even the well-set Nat Sciver-Brunt.
“The way Shree bowled on debut was just amazing. We had seen her potential in the WPL, and today she delivered,” said Mandhana.
🧤 Richa Ghosh – Safe Hands Behind the Stumps
Richa Ghosh had a great day behind the wickets with 3 catches and 1 stumping, playing a crucial role in England’s downfall. Her sharp reactions and athletic dives ensured England couldn’t build any partnerships.
✅ Tournament Impact: India Take 1-0 Lead in the Series
This victory gives India a 1-0 lead in the 5-match series. More importantly, it boosts the team’s confidence after a few shaky recent performances.
For England, this was a game to forget—but it’s early in the series, and they’ll look to bounce back in the next match.
🗓️ Next Match: 2nd T20I – July 2, 2025
If India continue their winning form, they could seal the series early. But England has a strong squad and will be keen to fight back.
✅ Stats & Records: A Night to Remember
📌 Biggest T20I Defeats (by runs) for England Women:
- 97 runs vs India, Trent Bridge 2025 🆕
- 93 runs vs Australia, Chelmsford 2019
- 72 runs vs Australia, Adelaide 2025
📌 Biggest T20I Wins for India Women:
- 142 runs vs Malaysia (2018)
- 104 runs vs UAE (2022)
- 100 runs vs Barbados (2022)
- 97 runs vs England (2025) 🆕
📌 Smriti Mandhana’s blazing 112 is now the highest-ever individual score by an Indian woman in T20Is, surpassing Harmanpreet Kaur’s 103 against New Zealand in 2018.
📌 Charani’s 4/12 – Second-best figures on debut for an Indian woman in T20Is.
💬 Fan Zone: Social Media Erupts!
Fans across X (Twitter), Instagram, and YouTube celebrated the win with memes, posts, and emotional tributes. Some reactions:
➡️ “Mandhana is back with a bang! That century was worth the wait!”
➡️ “Shree Charani is the next big thing in Indian spin bowling!”
➡️ “Richa Ghosh’s keeping today = 🔥🔥🔥”
🤔 Did You Know?
💡 Smriti Mandhana had scored 30 half-centuries before finally getting her first T20I century.
💡 With this knock, Mandhana joins the elite club of women cricketers who have centuries in Tests, ODIs, and T20Is, including Beth Mooney and Heather Knight.
💡 This is the first time India Women have defeated England Women by such a big margin in any T20I.
📢 FAQ Corner:
- Who was Player of the Match?
👉 Smriti Mandhana (112 off 62 balls) - What are Shree Charani’s bowling figures?
👉 4 wickets for 12 runs in 2.5 overs - When is the next IND-W vs ENG-W match?
👉 The second T20I of the series is all set to take place on July 2, 2025. - What’s the series score now?
👉 India lead the series 1-0
🔚 Final Words & Call to Action
Team India Women have sent a strong message—not just to England, but to every team in world cricket. With Smriti Mandhana’s blazing century and Shree Charani’s magical debut, this victory will be remembered for years.
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👉 After her record-breaking century against England in the 1st T20I, Smriti Mandhana has been awarded the ICC Women’s Player of the Month for June 2025, celebrating her outstanding leadership and batting form. To know more about her achievement and how Jasprit Bumrah also made headlines, read the full story here – Double Delight for India as Bumrah and Mandhana Clinch ICC Player of the Month Awards for June.