England’s prospects of winning the five-match series were maintained by the victory.
The British squad posted a difficult total of 171/9 because to the powerful 137-run combination between openers Sophia Dunkley and Danni Wyatt-Hodge.
In light of this, let’s examine England’s best partnerships in WT20Is vs India.
Top Opening Partnerships in Women’s T20 World Cup History
Edwards & Taylor – 113 at Taunton, 2009*
England handed India a dominant 10-wicket defeat in their group-stage clash at the 2009 Women’s T20 World Cup in Taunton.
Chasing a modest target of 113, the English openers were simply unstoppable. Charlotte Edwards led from the front with a brilliant 61 off 53 balls*, while Sarah Taylor supported her with a composed 50 off 41 deliveries*.
The duo’s unbeaten 113-run opening stand not only sealed a resounding win for England but also etched their names in the record books as one of the top partnerships in the tournament’s history.
Dunkley & Wyatt-Hodge – 137 at Kennington Oval, 2025
In a high-octane encounter at the Kennington Oval in 2025, Sophie Dunkley and Wyatt-Hodge provided England with a blazing start. The pair stitched together a formidable 137-run opening stand, putting the opposition on the back foot early in the innings.
Wyatt-Hodge smashed 75 off 53 balls, while Dunkley played a brisk knock of 66 off 42 deliveries. However, once the partnership was broken, England suffered a sudden batting collapse, eventually finishing at 171/9.
Despite the middle-order tumble, England held their nerves and secured a narrow 5-run victory, thanks to their solid start at the top.