Mandhana, Charani Star in Historic India T20I Win

Stand-in captain Smriti Mandhana became the first Indian woman and first Asian batter to score centuries in all three international formats, hitting 112 off 62 balls in the first T20I against England at Trent Bridge. Her innings drove India to 210/5, their highest T20I score against England, with support from Harleen Deol (43) and Shafali Verma (20). Debutant Shree Charani took 4/12 as India bowled out England for 113, securing a commanding 97-run win—England's heaviest T20I defeat by runs. England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt's 66 was the sole resistance. The victory gives India a 1-0 lead in the five-match series, with Mandhana leading in place of injured regular captain Harmanpreet Kaur. The result is seen as a landmark moment for Indian women's cricket.