Rebounding from knee surgery, Yastika Bhatia shone with a maiden T20I fifty, leading India to a dominant win over England and showcasing her resilience in the top order.
Yastika Bhatia led India to victory in the opening game against England (Image Source: X/@BCCIWomen)
May 29, 2026
10:33 am
What's the storyYastika Bhatia, the Indian women's cricket team top-order batter, made a stunning comeback after her long injury layoff.
She scored a half-century in her first Women's T20I match in more than two years, leading India to victory in the opening game against England in Chelmsford.
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