With the weekend turnout exceeding everyone’s expectation, the security personnel had to close the gates of the Wankhede Stadium midway through the first innings. It appeared as if India had shut itself down even before the crowd poured in on Saturday evening.
A clinical display by England combined with lacklustre batting display meant India was bowled out for a paltry 80, its third lowest total in WT20Is. Despite a stutter towards the end, England overhauled the target with four wickets and 52 balls to spare and sealed the three-match series.
It turned out to be an evening to forget for Harmanpreet Kaur & Co. After asking India to take first strike, Heather Knight tactfully started the game with off-spinner Charlie Dean.
