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**India Women Crush England in First T20I, Mandhana Blazes Century**
Bristol – Smriti Mandhana’s stunning century propelled India Women to a dominant victory over England Women in the first T20I of their five-match series. Mandhana’s blistering 112 led India to a commanding 210/5, a total England couldn’t chase, collapsing for just 113. Nallapureddy Charani starred with the ball, taking four wickets, supported by Deepti Sharma and Radha Yadav with two wickets each.
Mandhana, captaining in the absence of the injured Harmanpreet Kaur, led by example. Harleen Deol, filling in for Kaur, also impressed with a quickfire 43, giving the team management a selection headache ahead of the next game.
England’s only resistance came from captain Nat Sciver-Brunt, who scored 66. The second T20I is scheduled for Tuesday, July 1, at the Bristol County Ground. The match will be telecast on the Sony Sports network and streamed on SonyLiv and Fancode. The crucial question remains: Who will make way for Harmanpreet Kaur if she returns to the squad?
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