England Dominates India in Thrilling ODI Showdown to Set Up Series Decider
England crushes India in a rain-affected ODI at Lord's, leveling the series and setting up a decisive final match.
England showcased a dominant performance against India in a rain-affected second one-day international at Lord's, leveling the series 1-1. The match, initially reduced to 29 overs per side, saw India struggle to a modest 143-8. England, chasing a revised target of 115 from 24 overs due to further rain delays, cruised to victory with 18 balls to spare, winning by eight wickets.
Key Performances
- Amy Jones remained unbeaten on 46, forming crucial partnerships with Tammy Beaumont and captain Nat Sciver-Brunt.
- Sophie Ecclestone led the bowling attack with impressive figures of 3-27, supported by Linsey Smith (2-28) and Charlie Dean (1-31).
Match Highlights
- India's batting faltered on a slow surface, with only Smriti Mandhana (42) and Deepti Sharma (30*) offering resistance.
- England's fielding was inconsistent, dropping four catches, but their spinners' tight bowling kept India in check.
Series Decider
The final match of the series, set to be played at Chester-le-Street on Tuesday, will be England's last competitive ODI before the World Cup this autumn.
Related Topics
- England Women's Cricket Team
- Cricket News
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