Amol Muzumdar Hails Depth of Indian Women’s Cricket Team After Historic T20I Series Win Against England

Muzumdar’s Praise for Team Depth and Accomplishment

In the post-match press conference after the fifth T20I, while speaking to the reporters,  Amol Muzumdar praised the depth of the Indian squad that won its first T20 series in England, highlighting the contributions of both seasonal stars and newcomers.

“So I think there’s a lot of depth in this Indian line-up, a good headache to have as a coaching staff,” Muzumdar said.

Muzumdar also credited the WPL for being a “happy hunting ground” for talent development, while acknowledging the importance of domestic tournaments. 

“WPL has been an integral part of the progress of the players. There’s no doubt about it. But there are other tournaments as well in India which we really have a good look at,” he said.

The WPL plays an important part in giving new talents like Charani and Shabnam Shakil, an 18-year-old pacer included in recent squads, underscored its significance. Muzumdar, who has coached at the National Cricket Academy and Rajasthan Royals, sees the WPL as a “great supply chain” for the national team, complementing domestic tournaments like the Inter-Zonal red-ball competition. This depth ensures India is no longer dependent on a few stars, positioning them as genuine contenders for upcoming ICC tournaments, including the T20 World Cup.

According to Muzumdar, the victory is crucial as it will play an important part in the 2026 T20 World Cup preparation, which is scheduled to be held in England. He noted, “World Cup in Ascot, same place. So we’ve picked the squad accordingly, and we’ve started on a good note, I guess. Winning the T20 series here against England, that too the first time ever. So it’s a pleasing result. The preparation has already started.”

Overview of India Women vs England Women 5-T20I Series 

INDW vs ENGW 1st T20I at Trent Bridge, Nottingham

In the first T20I match between India Women and England Women, Team India defeated the hosts with a historic 97-run victory. Led by Smriti Mandhana, who smashed her maiden T20I century, bagging 112 runs off 62 balls including 15 fours and three sixes, contributed to India’s 210/6. In response, England batted and scored only 113 runs, thanks to Indian bowlers, debutant left-arm spinner Shree Charani, and supported by Radha Yadav and Deepti Sharma, restricting the English batters in 14.5 overs      

INDW vs ENGW 2nd T20I at County Ground, Bristol

Team India continued their dominance in the second match of the series wth a 24-run victory at the Seat Unique Stadium in Bristol. The bowling unit, particularly Charani (2/28), who claimed crucial wickets, and sharp fielding restricted England, while contributions from Amanjot Kaur (60*- run off 40) and Jemimah Rodrigues (63 runs off 41) bolstered the batting.

INDW vs ENGW 3rd T20I at Kennington Oval, London

England fought back, winning to make the series 2-1.  England’s bowlers and fielders outshone the Indian batters at the Oval. Despite India’s strong batting, Mandhana, who accumulated 56 runs off 49 balls, and Shaifali Verma’s impressive knock of 47 runs off 25 balls couldn’t save the game, and India lost by 5 runs. 

INDW vs ENGW 4th T20I at Old Trafford, Manchester

With the fourth match, India secured the series win, winning the match by six wickets, chasing 126/7 with 18 balls remaining at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground. Indian bowlers, including Charani (2/30), Yadav (2/15), and Amanjot Kaur (1/20), slowed down England’s scorecard. While Indian batters Mandhana (32 off 31 balls) and Shaifali Verma (31 off 19 balls) led India to their first-ever T20I series against England. 

INDW vs ENGW 5th T20I at Edgbaston, Birmingham

Despite Shaifali Verma’s explosive batting, Team India lost their fifth and final match of the series.  England won the final match on the last ball by 5 wickets, stopping India from winning the series with a big margin. Shafali Verma amassed a 41-ball 75, helping India to post a strong score of 167 for 7 wickets, but England’s Danielle Wyatt-Hodge (50) and Charlie Dean’s three-wicket haul tilted the game in England’s favor.
 

The series, marked by standout performances in bowling, fielding, and batting, showcased India’s growing prowess and served as a critical stepping stone toward the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, set to be hosted in England.