England women beat India by two wickets

Set a modest target of 126, the visitors achieved the target for the loss of eight wickets.
Twenty-three-year old Jennifer Gunn top-scored for the tourists with 34 off 24 balls batting at no five before being eighth out when three balls remained and four runs were needed.
She featured in a crucial 40-run stand with Daniel Hazell (14 in 16 balls) to take England closer to the target and then number nine batter Nicky Shaw (4 not out) guided the visitors past the finish line.

Medium paced bowler Soniya Dabir picked up 3 wickets for the hosts.Earlier, put in to bat, India made 125 for five with the in-form Mithali Raj emerging the top run-getter with 30 off 26 balls with four fours.

The second tie is slated on March 6 and the third and final T20 clash is scheduled on March 8.India won the five-match 50-over series 3-2 prior to the T20 rubber.
Brief scores: India 125 for 5 in 20 overs (Mithali Raj 30). England 126 for 8 in 20 overs (Jennifer Gunn 34; Soniya Dabir 3 for 23)