India's women's cricket team made history by clinching their first-ever T20I series win on English soil, defeating England with a game to spare. Spinner Radha Yadav said the victory marks the beginning of something big for the team, highlighting the growing belief and determination among players.
India secured the series with a six-wicket win at Old Trafford, chasing down England's total with ease. This was a milestone moment, considering that while India had beaten England in their first-ever T20I clash back in 2006, they had never won a T20I series in England until now.
&ldquo;The belief and the dedication this time is really different,&rdquo; said Radha Yadav. &ldquo;This team and this atmosphere feel magical. We&rsquo;re actually onto something. We want to build something big going forward, and this is the path we&rsquo;re choosing.&rdquo;
She acknowledged that there is still room for improvement but stressed the team's confidence. &ldquo;There are still things we need to fix, but this is a different team, and we&rsquo;re here to dominate, no matter what.&rdquo;
India&rsquo;s spin duo, Radha Yadav and Shreyanka Patil, were instrumental in restricting England to 126 for 7, picking up a combined 4 wickets for just 45 runs in their eight overs. England had opted to bat first for the second match in a row but failed to build momentum.
In response, India&rsquo;s openers Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana put together a solid 56-run partnership in just seven overs, setting the tone for a commanding chase. Harmanpreet Kaur and Jemimah Rodrigues wrapped up the innings with a calm and composed finish.
Despite the home series loss, England coach Charlotte Edwards remained optimistic, especially with the ICC Women&rsquo;s World Cup coming up later this year in India and Sri Lanka.
&ldquo;As long as we&rsquo;re focused on improvement, there&rsquo;s no need to panic,&rdquo; Edwards told Sky Sports. &ldquo;We&rsquo;re a team in transition, and success won&rsquo;t come overnight. But we&rsquo;re confident that you&rsquo;ll see an improved side, especially in the ODI format.&rdquo;
India now leads the five-match T20I series 3-1, with the final match set to take place in Birmingham on Saturday. [Except for the headline, this article has not been edited by the Benefit News editorial team and is published directly from the IANS news feed]

Radha Yadav calls it the start of something big as India seals first-ever T20I series in England

India Women Clinch Historic T20I Series in England

Radha Yadav calls it the start of something big as India seals first-ever T20I series in England

July 10, 2025 | 15:24 IST