England secures series win over India in T20 decider at Taunton
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 9:04 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
England's women's cricket team achieved a six-wicket victory over India in the third T20 on June 2, 2026, at Taunton, clinching the series 2-1. Alice Capsey scored 82 runs off 43 balls, while Heather Knight contributed an unbeaten 70 runs from 42 balls, helping chase down India's target of 181 runs. England faced early setbacks at 14-2 but a partnership of 137 between Capsey and Knight stabilized the innings. The win provides significant momentum for England as they prepare for the upcoming T20 World Cup, starting with a match against Sri Lanka on June 12.
- •India posted 180-5 with Harmanpreet scoring 56 runs.
- •England chased down 181 in 18.3 overs with nine balls to spare.
- •Charlotte Edwards now faces selection challenges following Capsey's performance.
- •England has warm-up matches against India and Australia before the World Cup.
- •Alice Capsey was named Player of the Match.
- 9:04 PMBBC Sport — Brilliant Capsey seals series win and gives England selection poser
- 8:59 PMYahoo Sports — Capsey & Knight star as England seal series win
"Alice Capsey and Heather Knight both struck half-centuries to guide England to a 2-1 series victory during their T20 decider against India at Taunton on Tuesday.
"Alice Capsey leaves England with a huge selection call and Heather Knight finds form as England sign off for the T20 World Cup with victory over India.
"Alice Capsey leaves England with a huge selection call and Heather Knight finds form as England sign off for the T20 World Cup with victory over India.
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External links- BBC SportJun 2, 2026, 9:04 PMBrilliant Capsey seals series win and gives England selection poser
Alice Capsey leaves England with a huge selection call and Heather Knight finds form as England sign off for the T20 World Cup with victory over India.
- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 8:59 PMCapsey & Knight star as England seal series win
Alice Capsey leaves England with a huge selection call and Heather Knight finds form as England sign off for the T20 World Cup with victory over India.
- Sky Sports—Knight and Capsey star as England seal series win over India
Alice Capsey and Heather Knight both struck half-centuries to guide England to a 2-1 series victory during their T20 decider against India at Taunton on Tuesday.
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