England women v India women: India cruise to victory to level T20 series against England

Summary

India win by eight wickets to level three-match series; decider at Bristol on Thursday
Mandhana anchors India chase of 143 with classy 79 not out
Kemp & Bouchier put on 65 to lift England to 142-6 after they slipped to 54-5
Teenager Kemp hits maiden T20 half-century - hitting unbeaten 51 off 37 balls

Live Reporting

Joe Rindl and Callum Matthews

Goodbyepublished at 21:10 British Summer Time 13 September 2022
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So then, we go to a decider with England and India facing off in their final T20 international in Bristol on Thursday night.
Until then you can recap all of today's action by checking out Callum Matthews' match report.
And you can keep across all things cricket right here.
Take care!
Watch the best of Tuesday's actionpublished at 21:08 British Summer Time 13 September 2022
Smriti Mandhana was a joy to watch today. Check out the best shots from her scintillating 79 off 53.
Earlier, Freya Kemp had looked to have rescued England's innings, striking a much-needed maiden international fifty.
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Deep Dasgupta
Former India wicketkeeper on BBC Four
This was a redemption game for India. They did in the field, with the ball and with the bat.
It was a game for the senior players too. It was important that they did that.
It was good to get that confidence back after the last game.
'We wanted to be braver'published at 21:02 British Summer Time 13 September 2022
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India captain Harmanpreet Kaur on BBC Four: "The way we corrected Saturday was something that we've discussed and I'm glad that we've been able to do that.
"It was really important for us that we executed our plans and I'm really happy with how the bowlers executed them today.
"We knew that batting would be tricky if we could turn the ball. There was a little bit of grass on the pitch so we were bowling accordingly to that as well.
"I was definitely looking to bowl but I just thought if we went with our bowling attack, rather than trying too much today, because it was a really important game for us.
"We didn't bat as we wanted in the first game so we spoke about wanting to be a bit braver today and backing ourselves.
"The game is very important on Thursday. Whenever we get to that final game in World Cups or Commonwealth Games we are always nervous so it is a good opportunity for us to get used to that sort of thing and express ourselves."
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Alex Hartley
Former England bowler on BBC Four
Maia Bouchier has just brought a lot of positivity in that interview. She is not phased by a defeat and that is what you want in international cricket because sometimes you will get beat.
'We were a bit short'published at 20:58 British Summer Time 13 September 2022
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England's Maia Bouchier, speaking on BBC Four: "I felt good with the bat, I think we were a bit short on runs but the partnership Freya and I had got us up to a good score.
"We spoke about playing to our strengths, which is hitting down the ground. We play together for Southern Vipers which helps.
"Kempy as a left-hander is key for us and she played really well."
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Time for some quotes, first up England's Maia Bouchier...
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Alex Hartley
Former England bowler on BBC Four
She got out in the first game to a sweep that she wouldn't normally play. She put that away today.
The way she played through the off-side was absolutely exceptional today.
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Deep Dasgupta
Former India wicketkeeper on BBC Four
Mandhana was poetry in motion. She didn't muscle it, it comes so naturally for her. She was a treat to watch bat today.
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Alison Mitchell
Cricket commentator on BBC Four
There were just classy, classy strokes from Smriti Mandhana. She is only ranked fourth in the world and you often think she should be higher.
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Smriti Mandhana opened the batting for India and was there at the end. Her 79 runs came off 53 balls with 13 fours.
She never looked like getting out.
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If any moment summed up England's match it was this. They had opportunities, but were ever so slightly off it.
Still, they'll have a chance to bounce back on Thursday.
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India won with 20 balls to spare, their victory never looked in doubt to be honest. Work to do for England.
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Isa Guha
Former England bowler on BBC Four
England's total of 142 has been eaten up by India there.
India beat England by eight wicketspublished at 16.4 overs
Breaking
India (146-2) beat England (142-6)
Smriti Mandhana smashes the ball over the top for four.
India stroll to a convincing win.
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Tymal Mills
England pace bowler on BBC Four
I wouldn't know...
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Isa Guha
Former England bowler on BBC Four
It must be a great feeling to open the batting and still be there at the end of a chase...
Postpublished at 20:42 British Summer Time 13 September 2022
Anya Shrubsole
Former England bowler on BBC Four
It's been a brilliant innings from Smriti Mandhana, the way she has controlled the tempo of this chase.
Ind 142-2published at 16.4 overs
Target 143
Mandhana hits it for four. The scores are level.
Ind 138-2published at 16.3 overs
Target 143
A no ball and a free hit.
Five needed.