ENG W vs IND W, 2nd ODI: Key moments and major highlights

England Women bounced back strongly to level the three-match ODI series with a comprehensive 8-wicket win (DLS method) over India Women in the second ODI at Lord’s, London. The match, reduced to 29 overs per side due to persistent rain, saw England dominate with both ball and bat. Deciding to bowl first, the hosts went for a spin-heavy attack that totally dominated India's innings, restricting them to 143/8. Sophie Ecclestone was at the forefront and picked up three important wickets. In response, England’s top order laid a strong foundation before rain interrupted play again at 102/1. The revised DLS target was set at 115 runs in 24 overs, which the hosts chased down with ease in just 21 overs. With the series now level at 1-1, the stage is set for a thrilling decider.

India Women Innings: 143/8 in 29 Overs

India made a shaky start after Em Arlott bowled Pratika Rawal for just 3 in a wicket-maiden. Smriti Mandhana tried to anchor the innings with a well-compiled 42 off 51 balls, including five boundaries. On the other hand, the regular fall of wickets impeded India's run chase. Harleen Deol and Harmanpreet Kaur went down cheaply. Sophie Ecclestone brought the game further in her side's favor by a brilliant bowling performance in which she got three batsmen out in a row very quickly. Deepti Sharma was not out with 30, and Arundhati Reddy chipped in with 14 to push the total past 140. Tight spells from Linsey Smith (2/28) and Arlott (2/26) ensured India couldn’t accelerate late.

England Women Innings: 116/2 in 21 Overs (Target: 115 in 24 Overs)

England came out attacking, with Tammy Beaumont hitting five crisp boundaries in her 34 off 35 balls. Amy Jones anchored the chase confidently, compiling an unbeaten 46 off 57 balls while rotating the strike well. The openers added 68 before Beaumont was trapped lbw by Sneh Rana. Nat Sciver-Brunt added 21 before being bowled by Kranti Goud, just before rain interrupted play at 102/1. Once play resumed, England needed just 13 more runs and chased the revised target comfortably. Sophia Dunkley finished it off with two boundaries in the 21st over.

ENG W vs IND W, 2nd ODI: Key Moments

• Em Arlott’s opening wicket-maiden set the tone, removing Pratika Rawal early.
  
• Sophie Ecclestone’s 3-wicket haul dismantled India’s middle order with class and control.
  
• Deepti Sharma’s unbeaten 30 ensured India posted a fighting total despite regular collapses.
  
• Tammy Beaumont’s aggressive start put England ahead of the required rate early in the chase.
  
• Amy Jones’ composed 46* guided England smoothly through the revised chase.
  
• Sophia Dunkley’s two fours sealed the match and brought the series level at 1-1.

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ENG W vs IND W, 2nd ODI: Match Scorecard

India Women Innings – 143/8 (29 Overs)

England Women Innings – 116/2 (21 Overs) Target: 115 in 24 Overs