Cricket Ignite | July 2025
A once seemingly one-sided T20I series between India and England has thundered to life! After India seized a commanding 2‑0 lead, England jolted the contest back with a fiery victory in the third match—transforming this into a series nobody wants to miss.
🌟 Mandhana’s Triple-Century Story
The series opener at Trent Bridge saw Smriti Mandhana perform magic: she slammed 112 off 62 balls, becoming the first Indian woman to score centuries in Tests, ODIs, and T20Is. This wasn’t just a hundred—it was a thunderclap, propelling India to a towering 210/5 and a dominant 97-run win.
That inning cemented her legacy; she joined an elite list of women worldwide who’ve achieved the all-format century feat .
🎯 England’s Comeback Punch
The third match at The Oval delivered pure adrenaline:
- Sophia Dunkley (75) and Danni Wyatt-Hodge (66) stitched a massive 137-run opening stand, setting England up with a formidable 171/9 .
- India responded strongly, spurred on by Arundhati Reddy’s fiery over—3 wickets in one over turned pressure into control .
- The climax? Final over showdown: England needed six off the last ball. Lauren Bell held firm, sealing a dramatic 5-run win .
Stand-in captain Tammy Beaumont led with calm confidence. Sophia Dunkley, Player of the Match, praised the collective grit: “Tammy was outstanding,” she said .
🌍 Global Audience & Streaming Boom
The Oval thriller topped streaming charts on SonyLiv and FanCode, lighting up social media feeds across India and the UK. Moments like Mandhana’s historic ton and Bell’s final-ball masterpiece had fans going wild.
📅 Next Match Outlook
The action now shifts to Old Trafford on July 9 for the fourth T20. With momentum swinging England’s way, India must recalibrate—and fast.
Will Mandhana bite back? Can England fully regain control? Expect fireworks in Manchester!