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Brilliant Capsey seals series win and gives England selection poser
TL;DR
Brilliant Capsey scored 82 runs off 43 balls, leading England to a series win against India by 6 wickets. The match took place in Taunton, where England chased down India's total of 180 runs.
Key points
- Capsey scored 82 runs off 43 balls
- England chased down India's total of 180 runs
- Knight contributed with an unbeaten 70 runs
- Match took place in Taunton
- England won the match by 6 wickets
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'Spectacular hitting' - Capsey hits back-to-back sixes
Third T20, Taunton
India 180-5 (20 overs): Harmanpreet 56 (40); Bell 2-36
England 184-4 (18.3 overs): Capsey 82 (43), Knight 70* (42)
England won by six wickets
Alice Capsey left England with a huge selection decision and Heather Knight crucially found form as England signed off for the T20 World Cup with a superb six-wicket victory over India, which means they take the series 2-1.
With captain Nat Sciver-Brunt to return from injury, Capsey appeared the most vulnerable in England's XI for next week's tournament opener before she dominated India's bowling in hitting 82 from 43 balls in a chase of 181.
England were 14-2 when 21-year-old Capsey emerged, with Sophia Dunkley out for 16 and Danni Wyatt-Hodge five.
Their places are now under immense pressure from Capsey, who hit nine fours and three sixes and put on 137 in a superb partnership with Knight.
Veteran former captain Knight has struggled for form this summer, leading to doubts around her place in the side, but she looked near her best in making 70 not out from 42 balls.
Though Capsey was dismissed with six runs still needed, England still completed their second highest T20 chase - and highest in the UK - with ease, getting home with nine balls to spare.
It gives England a major boost going into their home World Cup and positions them as one of the favourites to win a major trophy for the first time since 2017.
They have warm-up matches against India and Australia next week before opening the tournament against Sri Lanka on 12 June.
Capsey & Knight power England to statement win
Figure caption,
Best shots from Knight's unbeaten 70 against India
Coach Charlotte Edwards will be delighted with the momentum England have gained and the quality of their cricket but now faces her biggest decision since being appointed as coach before the start of last summer.
Capsey hit a match-winning 74 not out against New Zealand last month but when Wyatt-Hodge was available for Saturday's match in Bristol she was pushed down from opener to number four – a sign that Dunkley and Wyatt-Hodge were still the preferred opening partnership.
How long can that remain the case?
Dunkley, who has opened in all of England's T20s under Edwards, made a start again, reaching double figures for the fifth time in a row, before hitting straight to deep mid-wicket. Her highest score this summer is 26.
Q&A
What were the key performances in the third T20 match between England and India?
Key performances included Capsey's 82 runs and Knight's unbeaten 70, while Harmanpreet scored 56 for India.
How did England secure the series win against India?
England secured the series win by successfully chasing down India's total of 180 runs, finishing at 184-4.
What was the final score of the third T20 match in Taunton?
The final score was India 180-5 and England 184-4, with England winning by 6 wickets.
What impact does Capsey's performance have on England's selection for future matches?
Capsey's outstanding performance raises questions about team selection for future matches, showcasing her potential as a key player.
