In a low-scoring thriller match, India Women’s A fought hard until the end but paid the price for poor batting.
On Sunday, an all-round performance from Issy Wong played a decisive role as the England Women’s A team defeated India Women’s A by two wickets to clinch the three-match T20 series 2-1. In a low-scoring thriller, India Women’s A fought hard until the end but paid the price for poor batting, as they were shot out for 101 in 19.2 overs after deciding to bat on a slow turner at the Wankhede Stadium. In reply, England finished at 104 with a loss of eight wickets in 19.1 overs. Minnu Mani’s side fought back hard but could not stop Issy (28 not out) from hitting the winning runs, having returned 2.2-0-18-2 earlier.
Issy had won England the second game single-handedly when she struck a 15-ball, unbeaten 35 to help the visitors level the series after India had won the first game. Grace Scrivens (10) was dropped at eight by Arushi Goel off Mani in the third over at mid-on, but two balls later, a leading edge ended her stay, with India getting their second breakthrough.
Earlier, it was a forgettable outing for the batters of India in the series decider. They struggled collectively, with England bowlers exploiting the conditions better.
