Kemp's 39 and 2-15 Fire England to Series Equalizer

England Batter India to Square Series

Freya Kemp’s all-round demolition leveled the three-match T20I series as England overpowered India by 26 runs in the second match. The win sets up a winner-takes-all finale after the hosts slumped to a heavy defeat.

The Kemp Masterclass

Kemp unleashed a 39-run blitz off just 13 balls, propelling England to a defendable total. The left-hander crashed five boundaries and two sixes at a strike rate of 300, turning a decent platform into a commanding score.

39 off 13 – an innings that broke India’s resistance and flipped momentum emphatically.

With the ball, Kemp opened the bowling and returned 2-15 from four overs, removing key top-order batters to halt India’s chase before it could ignite.

By the Numbers

• Batting: 39 runs off 13 deliveries, strike rate 300
• Bowling: 2 wickets for 15 runs in 4 overs
• Series: England level at 1-1 with one game remaining

India Fall Short

Set a challenging target, India’s reply never gained traction. Kemp’s early breakthroughs and a disciplined bowling performance left the visitors 26 runs adrift, forcing a decider.

Final Showdown

The series is perfectly poised at 1-1. Both teams head into the third T20I with the trophy on the line. England will bank on Kemp’s red-hot form, while India must find answers to her all-round threat.