2nd WT20I: Jemimah Rodrigues, Amanjot Kaur slam fifties vs England
What's the story
The likes of Jemimah Rodrigues and Amanjot Kaur hammered neat half-centuries to help India post 181/4 in 20 overs in the 2nd WT20I versus England at County Ground, Bristol. Jemimah walked in when India were 14/1 and soon the side was reduced to 31/3 in the 6th over. In came Kaur and alongside Rodrigues, the two added 93 runs. Here are further details.
Duo
A brilliant display
India offered a solid recovery after being pegged back at 31/3 inside the powerplay. Rodrigues and Amanjot were solid in their approach as they mixed caution with aggression. They kept the scoreboard moving along and dispatched the bad balls when needed. Notably, 59 runs came in overs 11-14. Rodrigues reached her fifty thereafter before perishing. Kaur carried on alongside Richa Ghosh to help India.
Rodrigues
13th fifty in WT20Is for Rodrigues
Rodrigues hit 9 fours and a six in her knock of 63 from 41 balls. In 109 matches, she has raced to 2,330 runs at 30.25. This was her 13th fifty in WT20Is. As per ESPNcricinfo, Rodrigues has 949 runs in away matches (home of opposition) at 33.89. This was her 5th fifty in away games.
Information
Maiden WT20I fifty for Amanjot Kaur
Kaur scored an unbeaten 63 from 40 balls, hitting nine fours. In 14 matches (9 innings), she owns 155 runs at 38.75. This was her maiden WT20I fifty.
Record
Partnership record for the duo
As per ESPNcricinfo, Rodrigues and Kaur have posted India's 3rd-highest stand for any wicket against England in WT20Is. Highest stands for INDW vs ENGW in T20Is (any wicket): 129 - Smriti Mandhana, Mithali Raj (Brabourne, 2018) 94 - Smriti Mandhana, Harleen Deol (Trent Bridge, 2025) 93 - Amanjot Kaur, Jemimah Rodrigues (Bristol, 2025)