England beat India, Capsey 82 lifts T20 series
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- England beat India by six wickets with nine balls to spare in the third T20 at Taunton, clinching the series 2‑1.
- Alice Capsey smashed 82 runs from 43 balls, including nine fours and three sixes, steering the chase after England were 14‑2.
- Heather Knight contributed an unbeaten 70 off 42 balls, forming a 137‑run partnership with Capsey and hitting her fastest fifty in 31 deliveries.
- Coach Charlotte Edwards now faces a selection dilemma, as Capsey’s dominant performance challenges the previous decision to push her down the order.
- England will open the T20 World Cup against Sri Lanka on 12 June after warm‑up matches with India and Australia, positioning them as favourites for a first major trophy since 2017.
Why it matters: England gains confidence and a stronger case for Capsey's top‑order spot, while selectors face pressure to keep her as opener; the win also raises fan expectations ahead of the June 12 World Cup opener.
