Significant setback for England squad, captain unavailable for 3rd match against India due to groin injury

The England Women’s cricket team has suffered badly, as captain Nat Sciver-Brunt has now officially been ruled out of the third T20I against India Women. The third of the five-match series will take place at the Kennington Oval, London on July 4, and comes at a time when England is down 0-2 and in a must-win situation.

ECB Confirms Injury: Who Will Replace Sciver-Brunt?

On July 3, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced that Nat Sciver-Brunt has a left groin injury that will prevent her from being available for the Oval T20I. Scans will then determine the extent of the damage and whether she is available for any of the remaining matches.

In order to fill the leadership void, the ECB has appointed Tammy Beaumont as a Stand-in Captain. Hampshire batter Maia Bouchier has been called in as a replacement in the squad.

“Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt will miss the third Vitality IT20… Results of the scan will determine whether she is required to miss any more games,” said the ECB.

Series So Far: India Women Dominate with 2-0 Lead

1st T20I – India Crush England by 97 Runs

At Trent Bridge, Team India set a monumental target of 210/5 with an explosive knock of 112 from just 62 balls from Smriti Mandhana. England was bundled out for just 113 in 14.5 overs, suffering their heaviest defeat in T20I’s.

Star Performer: Smriti Mandhana

• Runs: 112 (62 balls)
• 4s/6s: 15/3
• Strike Rate: 180.64

2nd T20I – India Seal Series With 24-Run Win

India batted first at the County Ground in Bristol and made 181/4. The stars for India were Amanjot Kaur (63) and Jemimah Rodrigues (63). England Women could only manage 157/7 as the Indian bowlers were tight and the fielders sharp. raw Spider from 6 to 11 bats Nat from 111 to 109 swaps.

What This Means for England

With the absence of Nat Sciver-Brunt, England has a real lack of leadership and all-rounders. Tammy Beaumont is experienced, but England needs to mobilise quickly to avoid a series whitewash. Focus will be on how younger players Maia Bouchier and Alice Capsey handle the pressure.

Upcoming Fixtures

• 3rd T20I: July 4 – Kennington Oval, London
• 4th T20I: July 9 – Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester
• 5th T20I: July 12 – The Rose Bowl, Southampton