Capsey and Knight Lead England Women to Series Win Over India
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England women’s cricket team defeated India by six wickets in the third T20 international at Taunton, securing a 2-1 series victory. Chasing a target of 181, England reached the total with outstanding half-centuries from Alice Capsey and Heather Knight. The chase set a record as the highest successful run chase by an England women’s T20 side on home soil. India had earlier posted 181 for the loss of several wickets, with captain Harmanpreet Kaur top-scoring. England’s Sophie Ecclestone missed a simple run-out opportunity on the final ball of India’s innings. The win comes as both teams prepare for the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup, which begins on June 12.
What’s verified
England beat India by six wickets in the third T20 to win the series 2-1.
Alice Capsey scored 82 off 43 balls; Heather Knight was unbeaten on 70.
England chased a target of 181, the highest successful run chase by an England women’s T20 side on home soil.
India set England 181 to win; Harmanpreet Kaur scored an unbeaten 56 off 40 deliveries.
Sophie Ecclestone missed a run-out opportunity on the final ball of India’s innings.
Not yet confirmed
Capsey was named Player of the Match according to one source.
England coach Charlotte Edwards stated she is “close” to settling her starting XI for the World Cup, according to one source.
Details of England’s early batting collapse (Danni Wyatt-Hodge 5, Sophia Dunkley 16, Amy Jones 2) and the 137-run partnership between Capsey and Knight appear in only one source.
India’s innings included scores of 32 from both Deepti Sharma and Yastika Bhatia, and a partnership of 67 between Sharma and Kaur, reported by a single source.
England bowler Lauren Bell took two wickets for 36 runs, according to one source.
Key figures
Alice Capsey (England batter, 82 runs)
Heather Knight (England batter, 70 not out)
Harmanpreet Kaur (India captain, 56 not out)
Sophie Ecclestone (England bowler)
Charlotte Edwards (England coach)
Sources: BBC News, Sky Sports
