The Indian women’s cricket team suffered a second successive loss in the T20 triangular series, going down to England by four wickets in Melbourne today.
Sent in to bat, Indian batters failed to capitalise on their starts as they struggled to 123 for six in 20 overs with opener Smriti Mandhana emerging as the top-scorer with a 40-ball 45.
Chasing the total, Natalie Sciver smashed a strokefull fifty as England romped home comfortably, scoring 124 for six with seven balls to spare. Sciver’s 50 off 38 balls contained six hits to the fence and a six.
India had beaten England in their first T20 of the series.
After their disappointing show with the bat against Australia, which resulted in a four-wicket loss in their last match, India were expected to put up an improved show but Harmanpreet and Company were once again below par.
India will next play against Australia in Melbourne tomorrow. The match is scheduled to begin at 6.40 A.M. (IST).