Chelmsford, May 29 -- Star batter Jemimah Rodrigues produced a sensational performance as India Women defeated England Women by 38 runs in the opening T20I of the three-match series, here on Thursday.

Rodrigues was named Player of the Match for her fluent 40-ball 69, an innings laced with 10 boundaries and a six. Reflecting on her knock, Rodrigues credited her batting partner, Yastika Bhatia, for easing the pressure in a crucial stand that helped stabilise India's innings.

"A lot of credit to Yastika. She took a load off me. That partnership was crucial," Rodrigues said after the match.

She added that adapting to conditions was key to her approach. "We assessed the conditions well. It was about playing the situation. T20 is all about m...