India Triumphs Over England by 24 Runs in Thrilling Second Women’s T20I Despite Beaumont’s Half-Century

England face an uphill battle to avoid a home series defeat against India after falling to a 24-run loss in the second women’s T20I at the Seat Unique Stadium in Bristol.

India slumped to 31-3 after losing the toss and being put into bat by the hosts, only for Jemimah Rodrigues (63) and Amanjot Kaur (63 not out) to lead the fightback and put the visitors back on top.

A late cameo from Richa Ghosh (32 not out) helped the visitors close on 181-4, with Tammy Beaumont (54) leading the England charge after the hosts fell to 17-3 early in their chase.

Beaumont put on a 70-run stand with Amy Jones (32) before being run out, while a late cameo from Sophie Ecclestone (35) was not enough to get England close to their victory target.

England eventually closed on 157-7 to see India – who also claimed a 97-run victory at Trent Bridge on Saturday, go 2-0 up in the five-match series ahead of further matches at the Kia Oval, Emirates Old Trafford and Edgbaston.

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T20 international series

• First T20, Trent Bridge: India beat England by 97 runs
• Second T20: India beat England by 24 runs
• Third T20: Friday July 4 (6.35pm) – The Kia Oval
• Fourth T20: Wednesday July 9 (6.30pm) – Emirates Old Trafford
• Fifth T20: Saturday July 12 (6.35pm) – Edgbaston

One-day international series

• First ODI: Wednesday July 16 (1pm) – Southampton
• Second ODI: Saturday July 19 (11am) – Lord’s
• Third ODI: Tuesday July 22 (1pm) – Chester-le-Street

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