England women’s cricket team has often been a dominant force in the T20I format, but even the best teams face days when nothing goes their way. Over the years, England have suffered some heavy defeats, but none more so than their recent loss to India in Nottingham, which set a new record for their largest defeat by runs in Women’s T20 Internationals. Here’s a look at the top three biggest defeats for England Women in T20Is by run margin, including the match that saw Smriti Mandhana’s spectacular century.

Smriti Mandhana’s stellar century against England in the first T20I

The first T20I of the series between England and India at Trent Bridge will be remembered for Mandhana’s breathtaking performance. Standing in as captain, Mandhana delivered a masterclass, scoring her maiden T20I century—an electrifying 112 off just 62 balls, laced with 15 boundaries and three sixes. Her innings powered India to a formidable 210/5, setting the stage for a historic victory.

Mandhana’s knock was not just about personal milestones; it was a display of aggressive, fearless batting that demoralized the English attack. She became the first Indian woman to score centuries in all three international formats, and her partnership with Shafali Verma further consolidated India’s dominance. England, in reply, faltered under pressure, folding for 113 in 14.5 overs as India secured a record 97-run win, their biggest ever over England in T20Is.

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England women’s top 3 biggest defeats in T20Is by runs

Let’s revisit the three occasions when England Women endured their heaviest defeats by run margin in T20Is:

1. 97 runs vs India, Nottingham, 2025

This match set a new benchmark for England’s biggest T20I defeat by runs. Chasing 211, England’s batting collapsed despite a fighting 66 from Nat Sciver-Brunt. No other batter crossed 15, as India’s spinners, led by debutant Shree Charani (4 wickets), ran riot. England were bowled out for 113, sealing a 97-run loss.

2. 93 runs vs Australia, Chelmsford, 2019

Prior to the Nottingham drubbing, England’s worst defeat came at the hands of Australia in 2019. Meg Lanning’s unbeaten 133 powered Australia to 226/3. England’s chase never got going, with both openers dismissed for ducks and only Lauren Winfield-Hill (33) offering resistance. England limped to 133/9, falling short by 93 runs as Megan Schutt claimed three wickets.

3. 72 runs vs Australia, Adelaide, 2025

Earlier in 2025, England faced another heavy defeat against Australia in Adelaide. Chasing 163, England’s top order crumbled, with Sophia Dunkley dismissed for a golden duck. Only Heather Knight (40) and Danielle Wyatt-Hodge (17) reached double digits as England were bowled out for 90 in 17.3 overs, losing by 72 runs—marking their second-lowest total in T20Is.

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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.