Kemp leads England to T20 series-tying win over India
6 sources • 2 min read • Latest: May 30, 2026, 11:26 PM
Last updated May 30, 2026
Freya Kemp contributed significantly with both bat and ball as England defeated India by 26 runs in Bristol. This victory brings the T20 series to a 1-1 tie after India had won the opening match. Kemp's performance was pivotal in leveling the series and sets the stage for the final match. The teams will continue to compete to decide the series winner in the next encounter.
- •Freya Kemp excelled with bat and ball for England
- •England won the match by 26 runs
- •The series is now level at 1-1
- •The final T20 match will determine the series winner
- 11:26 PMYahoo Sports — Freya Kemp stars as England beat India by 26 runs, level series 1-1
- 5:36 PMBBC Sport — Kemp shines as England beat India to level T20 series
- 5:06 PMBBC Sport — Kemp inspires England to win over India in Bristol
- 5:06 PMThe Guardian Sport — England’s Freya Kemp makes mark with bat and ball to level series against India
- 4:41 PMYahoo Sports — Kemp inspires England to win over India in Bristol
"Freya Kemp starred with both bat and ball as England defeated India by 26 runs in the second Women's T20I in Bristol on Saturday to level the three-match series 1-1. Kemp first gave England a late boost with an unbeaten 39 off just 13 balls before returning figures of 2/15, dismissing Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues as India finished at 142/9 while chasing 169. Earlier, India looked in control for most of England's innings after restricting the hosts through the middle overs.
"2nd T20i: Eng, 168-5, bt India, 142-9, by 26 runs India’s decision to retire out Bhatia in run chase backfires Freya Kemp smashed an unbeaten 39 from 13 balls as England finally unleashed some batting firepower to post 168 for five and beat India by 26 runs in the second T20 international. Kemp found able support from Dani Gibson as England’s two finishers added 39 from the final two overs to level the series. Continue reading...
"Freya Kemp makes 39 off 13 with the bat and takes 2-15 with the ball, as England beat India by 26-runs to level the women's T20 international series 1-1 with a game to play.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsMay 30, 2026, 11:26 PMFreya Kemp stars as England beat India by 26 runs, level series 1-1
Freya Kemp starred with both bat and ball as England defeated India by 26 runs in the second Women's T20I in Bristol on Saturday to level the three-match series 1-1. Kemp first gave England a late boost with an unbeaten 39 off just 13 balls before returning figures of 2/15, dismissing Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues as India finished at 142/9 while chasing 169. Earlier, India looked in control for most of England's innings after restricting the hosts through the middle overs.
- BBC SportMay 30, 2026, 5:36 PMKemp shines as England beat India to level T20 series
Freya Kemp makes 39 off 13 with the bat and takes 2-15 with the ball, as England beat India by 26-runs to level the women's T20 international series 1-1 with a game to play.
- BBC SportMay 30, 2026, 5:06 PMKemp inspires England to win over India in Bristol
Freya Kemp breathes life into England's preparations for the T20 World Cup as they level their series against India with a 26-run victory in Bristol.
- The Guardian SportMay 30, 2026, 5:06 PMEngland’s Freya Kemp makes mark with bat and ball to level series against India
2nd T20i: Eng, 168-5, bt India, 142-9, by 26 runs India’s decision to retire out Bhatia in run chase backfires Freya Kemp smashed an unbeaten 39 from 13 balls as England finally unleashed some batting firepower to post 168 for five and beat India by 26 runs in the second T20 international. Kemp found able support from Dani Gibson as England’s two finishers added 39 from the final two overs to level the series. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsMay 30, 2026, 4:41 PMKemp inspires England to win over India in Bristol
Freya Kemp breathes life into England's preparations for the T20 World Cup as they level their series against India with a 26-run victory in Bristol.
- Sky Sports—Kemp stars as England level T20 series against India
Freya Kemp starred with bat and ball as England secured a series-levelling T20 victory over India by 26 runs in Bristol.
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