In a milestone moment for Indian cricket, the India Women’s Cricket Team won their first-ever T20 International (T20I) series in England, beating England 3–1 in the five-match series. The win is a historic milestone for Indian women’s cricket and is a reflection of the dominance of the team in the shortest version of the game.
Captained by skipper Harmanpreet Kaur, the Indian team showed outstanding performance with bat and ball throughout the series. The team won the series in the fourth match of the T20I in Nottingham on Sunday with an impressive 7-wicket victory, chasing a challenging target with ease.
A Historic Milestone
This is India’s first T20I series victory in England, 26 years since their first-ever ODI series victory in the country back in 1999. The victory is being lauded by fans, former cricketers, and cricket boards as a reflection of the team’s growing confidence and consistency overseas.
India’s campaign was marked by standout performances from Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, and Deepti Sharma, while young spinner Titas Sadhu impressed with her control and economy.
Captain Harmanpreet Kaur, in the post-match presentation, said,
“This win means a lot to us. Winning in England is never easy, but the team showed great fight, character, and unity. We’ve been working hard on playing as a unit, and it’s paying off.”
Fans and Legends Praise
The cricketing fraternity cheered India’s historic victory, with messages of congratulations rolling in from legends such as Mithali Raj, Jhulan Goswami, and Sachin Tendulkar, who were thrilled that the team achieved something new.
Social media was abuzz with hashtags such as #HistoricWin, #WomenInBlue, and #INDWvsENG, with fans declaring it the tipping point for the visibility and regard for women’s cricket in India.
Looking Ahead
India is scheduled to play England in the last T20I in Manchester ahead of preparing for the upcoming multi-format series against Australia later this year. India now rises up in the ICC Women’s T20I rankings after securing this series win and gains important momentum ahead of the 2026 Women’s World Cup.
The win is both a celebration and a reminder — India’s women cricketers are no longer playing; they are making history.
