Yastika Bhatia and Jemimah Rodrigues scored rapid half-centuries as India reached 188 for seven in the first T20 international against England. Nandani Sharma, making her debut, took three wickets in five balls, helping India restrict England to 38 runs short of the target. England’s Lauren Bell delivered three for 34 and struck early blows, including a double-wicket opening over. England’s powerplay and death overs were costly, with one powerplay conceding 27 runs and another going for 17. In reply, Amy Jones made 67 off 48 balls from the No 3 position, her first T20I half-century in nearly six years. England’s innings was further hindered by dismissals, including Sophia Dunkley’s catch at mid-off, and Heather Knight’s 22 off 24 as the required run rate rose beyond reach.
"Speedy half-centuries from Yastika Bhatia and Jemimah Rodrigues helped India post 188 for seven and overcome hosts England by 38 runs in the first T20 international on Thursday."
"The debutant seamer Nandani Sharma, who took a hat-trick in January's WPL, could not quite repeat the feat here, but three wickets in the space of five balls was nevertheless an impressive outing for the 24-year-old."
"Lauren Bell was as reliable as ever, finishing with three for 34 and ripping apart the India top-order with a double-wicket opening over. On the flip side, one powerplay over from Issy Wong cost 27 runs, while another from Dani Gibson at the death went for 17."
"In reply, Amy Jones struck 67 off 48 balls from the unfamiliar No 3 position her first T20i half-century in almost six years. This innings should at least take some of that heat off ahead of the World Cup. But the lack of support for Jones told."
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