Alice Capsey and Heather Knight lead England past India in T20 match
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 9:46 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
England successfully chased down a target of 181 runs, scoring 184 for 4 against India in Taunton on June 2. Alice Capsey and Heather Knight formed a crucial partnership, adding 137 runs off just 76 balls. This victory marks England's highest successful T20I run-chase in eight years, providing a confidence boost just 10 days ahead of their World Cup opener against Sri Lanka.
- •England scored 184 for 4, defeating India who scored 180 for 5.
- •Capsey and Knight's partnership was pivotal to England's chase.
- •This is England’s highest successful T20I run-chase since 2018.
- •The match took place at Taunton on June 2.
- •England's next match is the World Cup opener against Sri Lanka on June 12.
- 9:46 PMBBC Sport — Capsey and Knight star as England seal record-breaking series win over India
- 9:02 PMThe Guardian Sport — Alice Capsey and Heather Knight guide England to T20 series win over India
"England 184-4, bt India 180-5, by six wickets Victory perfectly timed before World Cup opener England pulled off a statement run chase against India on Tuesday evening at Taunton, reaching their target of 181 with nine balls to spare thanks to a brilliant 137-run partnership from 76 balls between Alice Capsey and Heather Knight. This was England’s highest successful T20I run-chase in eight years and it could not have been more perfectly timed, providing the perfect confidence boost 10 days out from their World Cup opener against Sri Lanka on 12 June. Continue reading...
"Alice Capsey hits 82 whilst Heather Knight finishes unbeaten on 70 as England chase down 181, the highest run-chase in women's T20 history in England, to secure a six-wicket win against India, sealing an impressive 2-1 series win in Taunton.
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External links- BBC SportJun 2, 2026, 9:46 PMCapsey and Knight star as England seal record-breaking series win over India
Alice Capsey hits 82 whilst Heather Knight finishes unbeaten on 70 as England chase down 181, the highest run-chase in women's T20 history in England, to secure a six-wicket win against India, sealing an impressive 2-1 series win in Taunton.
- The Guardian SportJun 2, 2026, 9:02 PMAlice Capsey and Heather Knight guide England to T20 series win over India
England 184-4, bt India 180-5, by six wickets Victory perfectly timed before World Cup opener England pulled off a statement run chase against India on Tuesday evening at Taunton, reaching their target of 181 with nine balls to spare thanks to a brilliant 137-run partnership from 76 balls between Alice Capsey and Heather Knight. This was England’s highest successful T20I run-chase in eight years and it could not have been more perfectly timed, providing the perfect confidence boost 10 days out from their World Cup opener against Sri Lanka on 12 June. Continue reading...
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