Amanjot and Jemimah led India to another win over England
Bristol – After winning the first T20 by a massive 97-run margin, India claimed victory again in the second match of the five-match T20 series on Monday, taking a 2–0 lead.
In the first game, stand-in captain Smriti Mandhana (112 runs), Harleen Deol (43 runs), and debutant spinner Shreyanka Patil (4 wickets) had starred. In the second T20, it was Jemimah Rodrigues (63 runs), Amanjot Kaur (unbeaten 63), wicketkeeper Richa Ghosh (unbeaten 32 runs and 2 run-outs), and again Shree Charani (2 wickets) who delivered for India.
Captain Harmanpreet Kaur, returning from a minor head injury, rejoined the playing XI. Batting first, India posted 181/4 in 20 overs. However, India suffered an early collapse with Harmanpreet (1), Smriti Mandhana (13), and Shafali Verma (3) dismissed early, reducing the team to 31/3.
Two wins out of two for #TeamIndia 🥳
A victory by 24 runs in Bristol as India take a 2⃣-0⃣ lead in the T20I series 👏👏
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Then came a vital 93-run partnership between Jemimah and Amanjot for the 4th wicket, pushing the score to 124 when Jemimah was dismissed. Later, Amanjot and Richa Ghosh added an unbeaten 57-run stand for the 5th wicket to close out the innings strongly.
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Chasing 182, England, under the leadership of Nat Sciver-Brunt, had a poor start, losing three quick wickets for just 17 runs. Only Tammy Beaumont (54) offered resistance, but England could manage just 157/7 in their 20 overs. India won by 24 runs.
Amanjot Kaur was named Player of the Match for her all-round performance.
The third T20 will be played at The Oval on Friday at 11:05 PM (IST).