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In a spectacular T20 encounter held at Trent Bridge, England faced a harsh reality check as they were defeated by India. Led by Smriti Mandhana, who notched up her first T20 international century, India posted a formidable total of 210 runs for five wickets. Mandhana's innings included an impressive 112 runs off 62 balls with 15 fours and 3 sixes. Despite their prior success against the West Indies, England struggled to keep pace with India's scoring, exhibiting poor fielding and struggling against spin bowling, ultimately being bowled out for 113 runs. This marked England's heaviest defeat in T20 history by runs, showcasing the need for improvement in their game as they transition under head coach Charlotte Edwards. With only Nat Sciver-Brunt standing firm with a score of 66 runs, the rest of the batting order collapsed under pressure from India's bowlers, particularly debutant Shree Charani who took four wickets for 12 runs. The match highlighted India's dominance and England's vulnerabilities in the ongoing five-match series.