ENGW vs INDW- 2nd T20I, 30th May, 2026- England Women Level Series with Dominant 26-Run Victory Over India Women in 2nd T20I

Freya Kemp's Blitz Powers England to 168/5

After being asked to bat, England Women put together a competitive total of 168/5 in their allotted 20 overs.

The innings began steadily with Danni Wyatt-Hodge contributing 29 runs off 25 balls, while Amy Jones added a quick 28 from 22 deliveries. Alice Capsey continued the momentum with a valuable 28-run knock.

India's bowlers managed to keep England under control for most of the innings, particularly through the impressive Shree Charani, who produced an excellent spell of 3 wickets for just 25 runs.

However, the match changed dramatically in the final overs when Freya Kemp unleashed a breathtaking attack. The all-rounder smashed an unbeaten 39 runs from just 13 balls, including four boundaries and two sixes at a stunning strike rate of 300. Dani Gibson provided useful support with an unbeaten 11 off 7 balls as England scored heavily in the death overs.

England Women Innings Highlights
Freya Kemp: 39* (13)
Danni Wyatt-Hodge: 29 (25)
Amy Jones: 28 (22)
Alice Capsey: 28 (25)
Shree Charani: 3/25 (4 overs)
India's Chase Falls Short

Chasing 169, India Women started aggressively with Shafali Verma striking 22 runs from just 14 balls and Smriti Mandhana contributing 32 from 25 deliveries.

The opening pair looked comfortable before Lauren Bell removed Shafali, giving England the breakthrough they desperately needed.

Yastika Bhatia then anchored the innings with 33 runs off 36 balls, but her strike rate slowed the chase during the middle overs. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur attempted to accelerate with a quick 28 off 22 balls, including two sixes, but regular wickets prevented India from building a match-winning partnership.

England's disciplined bowling attack kept the pressure on throughout the innings. Charlie Dean claimed two crucial wickets, while Lauren Bell and Freya Kemp also picked up two wickets each.

The turning point came in the final three overs when England dismissed Harmanpreet Kaur, Richa Ghosh, and Deepti Sharma in quick succession. India eventually finished on 142/9, falling 26 runs short of the target.

India Women Innings Highlights
Yastika Bhatia: 33 (36)
Smriti Mandhana: 32 (25)
Harmanpreet Kaur: 28 (22)
Shafali Verma: 22 (14)
England's Bowlers Deliver Under Pressure

England's bowling unit worked collectively to defend the total successfully.

Lauren Bell: 2/33
Charlie Dean: 2/20
Freya Kemp: 2/15
Sophie Ecclestone: 1/24

Charlie Dean's economical spell of 2/20 proved especially important in slowing India's momentum during the middle overs.

Turning Point of the Match

While England's top order laid the foundation, Freya Kemp's explosive unbeaten 39 off 13 balls completely shifted the momentum. England scored valuable late runs that ultimately proved decisive, as India finished exactly 26 runs behind the target.

Kemp then contributed with the ball, taking two important wickets to complete a memorable all-round performance.

Player of the Match
Freya Kemp (England Women)
39* runs off 13 balls
4 fours and 2 sixes
Strike Rate: 300.00
Bowling: 2 wickets for 15 runs

Her all-round brilliance played a major role in England's victory.

Match Summary

England Women: 168/5 (20 overs)

Freya Kemp 39* (13)
Danni Wyatt-Hodge 29 (25)
Shree Charani 3/25

India Women: 142/9 (20 overs)

Yastika Bhatia 33 (36)
Smriti Mandhana 32 (25)
Charlie Dean 2/20

Result: England Women won by 26 runs.

With this victory, England Women levelled the T20I series and set up an exciting contest heading into the remaining matches. India will look to bounce back quickly, while England will aim to build on the momentum gained from this impressive all-round performance.