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Ishant Sharma and RP Singh praised the Indian women's cricket team for their historic T20I series win against England. Shafali Verma's explosive 75 powered India to a strong total in the decider. Despite a thrilling last-ball loss in the final match, India clinched the series 3-2. The teams will now compete in a three-match ODI series starting July 16.

Key Points: Ishant Sharma Hails Harmanpreet Kaur's Team for Historic England T20I Win

  • India women's team secures first T20I series win over England
  • Shafali Verma stars with 75 off 41 in crucial match
  • England clinch final T20I in last-ball thriller
  • Teams set to face off in upcoming ODI series
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'Brilliant fight': Ishant Sharma congratulates Harmanpreet & Co. on winning T20I series against England

Ishant Sharma and RP Singh applaud India women's cricket team for their first-ever T20I series victory against England on English soil.

"Congratulations to women's #TeamIndia on winning the T20I series against England. Brilliant fight, incredible spirit, and a well-deserved victory. – Ishant Sharma"

New Delhi, July 13

Veteran pacer Ishant Sharma has congratulated the Indian women's team for registering a historic 3-2 T20I series win over England. It was the Indian team's first-ever series win over England in the format that too on English soil.

Harmanpreet Kaur-led had sealed the series with a six-wicket win in the fourth T20I at Old Trafford. However, they lost the final match of the series by five wickets at Edgbaston on the final ball. The other game India lost was the third T20I at The Oval, that too on the last ball.

"Congratulations to women's #TeamIndia on winning the T20I series against England. Brilliant fight, incredible spirit, and a well-deserved victory #IndVsEng," Ishant wrote on X.

Former India pacer RP Singh also echoed his former teammate's sentiments and congratulated the women's team for scripting history.

"Heartiest congratulations to Team India on winning the T20I series against England! A proud moment for Indian cricket. Well played, Women in Blue! #IndVsEng," RP Singh wrote on X.

Chasing 168, a dramatic final over saw Arundhati Reddy dismiss Tammy Beaumont and Amy Jones in the first three balls, but Sophie Ecclestone and Paige Scholfield held their nerve to seal the victory off the last delivery. The chase was set up by a 101-run opening stand between Danni Wyatt-Hodge (56 off 37) and Sophia Dunkley (46 off 30).

India had earlier posted 167 for 7, powered by Shafali Verma’s blistering 75 off 41 balls. Charlie Dean led England’s bowling with 3 for 23, including key wickets of Shafali and Harmanpreet Kaur. Ecclestone took two, removing the dangerous Richa Ghosh. Despite a late fightback from India, England’s lower order held firm to end the series on a high.

Both sides will now meet in the three-match ODI series starting in Southampton on July 16.

- IANS

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Sarah B
While the win is commendable, we need to work on finishing close matches better. Losing two games on the final ball shows we still have room for improvement in handling pressure situations. But kudos to the team for the series win!
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Ananya R
So proud of our girls! 👏 The way they fought throughout the series was inspiring. Harmanpreet's leadership and Shafali's fearless batting are changing the face of women's cricket in India. Can't wait for the ODI series now!
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Vikram M
This victory is sweeter because England is such a strong team at home. The girls showed real character. BCCI should now organize more overseas tours for them to gain experience. Jai Hind!
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Michael C
As a cricket fan living in India, I must say the women's team is giving us more joy than the men's team these days! Their passion and determination are truly remarkable. Well done girls!
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Priya S
The way Arundhati Reddy bowled that dramatic final over shows the fighting spirit of this team! Though we lost that match, the never-give-up attitude is what makes me emotional. More power to our women cricketers! 💪

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