Rodrigues, Amanjot Power India Past England at Fortress Bristol

India’s women’s cricket team just scripted history — handing England their first-ever T20I loss at Bristol with a spirited all-round performance. Powered by fifties from Jemimah Rodrigues and Amanjot Kaur, and a disciplined bowling effort, India clinched the second match by 24 runs, going 2-0 up in the five-match series. Full scorecard here

From Collapse to Comeback: India’s Middle-Order Roars

Put into bat and reduced to 31 for 3 in the powerplay, India looked shaky early on. But Rodrigues (63 off 41) and Amanjot (63* off 40) stitched together a game-changing 93-run partnership that turned the match on its head.

Rodrigues was all class, mixing grit with flair, while Amanjot brought the fireworks late — smacking Sophie Ecclestone for three boundaries in an over. Their efforts lifted India to 181/4, the second-highest women’s T20I total ever scored at this ground.

Amanjot’s Breakout Night

Coming in at No. 5 for the first time, Amanjot played a mature, measured innings before unleashing in the death overs. Her maiden T20I fifty came in just 35 balls and included a flurry of late boundaries in tandem with Richa Ghosh. It wasn’t just with the bat — she also picked up the key wicket of Nat Sciver-Brunt to cap off a true all-round display.

“I just backed myself. The pitch had something early on, but I knew if we batted deep, we could post a winning total,” Amanjot said post-match.

England’s Top Order Troubles Continue

Once again, England’s openers faltered. Sophia Dunkley was run out early, and Danni Wyatt-Hodge fell cheaply to Deepti Sharma — marking her fourth low score in a row.

At 17 for 3, England was in deep trouble. Tammy Beaumont fought back with a gutsy 54 — her first T20I fifty since 2021 — but a sharp run-out by Sneh Rana derailed the recovery. Full match recap

Charani & Co. Seal the Win

With the required rate climbing, India’s bowlers kept their nerve. Debutant N Shree Charani was particularly impressive, taking 2 for 28, including two game-defining strikes in the 16th over. Sophie Ecclestone tried to revive England with a late cameo (35 off 23), but the target was out of reach.

India’s bowling was clinical and coordinated — just enough pressure, just enough control. England finished at 157/7, falling 24 runs short.

What’s Next: Eyes on the Oval

The action now shifts to The Kia Oval for the third T20I on Friday. England will be desperate to bounce back and keep the series alive, while India will be eyeing a historic series win on foreign soil.

Bottom Line

India didn’t just win — they made a statement. From early collapse to dominant finish, this was a performance brimming with belief, talent, and team spirit. And in Amanjot, they may have just discovered a new match-winner.