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India defeats England by 38 runs in opening women’s T20

BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: May 28, 2026, 9:16 PM

Last updated May 28, 2026

India defeats England by 38 runs in opening women’s T20

Summary

India secured a 38-run victory over England in the opening women's T20 at Chelmsford. Jemimah Rodrigues and Yastika Bhatia played a crucial role, contributing 126 runs for the third wicket, which set a strong platform for the team's success. The match highlighted India's strong performance in the T20 format, aiming to carry momentum into the rest of the series. The teams will next face off in the second match of the series scheduled in the coming days.

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By the Numbers

•India scored 126 runs for the third wicket.
•Jemimah Rodrigues and Yastika Bhatia were key performers.
•Match played at Chelmsford.
•England faced a strong challenge in the opening match.
•Next match in the series is upcoming.

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9:16 PMBBC Sport — India inflict heavy defeat on England in opening T20

What they're saying

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India's Jemimah Rodrigues and Yastika Bhatia put on 126 for the third wicket to set up a 38-run victory over England in the opening women's T20 at Chelmsford.
— BBC Sport

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