England eves clinch Twenty20 series
England women clinched the three-match Twenty20 series against India by beating the hosts in the decider on Monday.
They won by five wickets with four balls to spare at the MCA’s Bandra-Kurla Complex ground.
With the series locked 1-1 after India won the second game to draw level with the reigning world T20 champions, who clinched the series opener, the stage was set for the decider in which England proved superior.
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