India Women vs England Women Test LIVE: At the close of Day 2, India has firmly taken control of the match with a commanding lead of 478 runs after a day that witnessed a total of 19 wickets falling. The star of the day was Indian spinner Deepti Sharma, who delivered an exceptional spell, claiming 5 wickets for just 7 runs in 5.3 overs.
Despite Nat Sciver-Brunt’s resilient innings of 59, England’s batting lineup crumbled, losing their last six wickets for a mere 10 runs, ultimately being bundled out for 136. India’s spinners showcased superior skills, overshadowing their English counterparts.
In response, India extended their lead with contributions from various players throughout the order. While Charlie Dean managed a four-wicket haul, India found themselves at 136/6 at one point. However, a crucial partnership between captain Harmanpreet Kaur and Pooja Vastrakar steered India, bringing the lead closer to the monumental 500-run mark.
The ball exhibited increased turn on the second day, favoring the spinners. India’s spin trio outshone the English bowling attack, leaving the visitors in a challenging position. With the lead nearing 500, the path back into the game looks daunting for England.
As the match progresses, India appears to be in a commanding position, thanks to their spinners’ stellar performances and a formidable lead. The visitors face an uphill battle to stage a comeback in the remaining days of the match.
And then, England will have to prepare for the batting challenge. There will be some assistance to spinners as the match progresses and India’s strength will be spin.
INDW vs ENGW Live Streaming:
The INDW vs ENGW Test match can be live streamed on the JioCinema app and website. The live telecast of the series will be available on Sports18 1 and Sports18 1 HD TV channels in India.
Playing XIs:
INDW: Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Shubha Satheesh, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Deepti Sharma, Yastika Bhatia (wk), Sneh Rana, Pooja Vastrakar, Renuka Thakur Singh, Rajeshwari Gayakwad
ENGW: Tammy Beaumont, Sophia Dunkley, Heather Knight (c). Nat Sciver-Brunt, Danielle Wyatt, Amy Jones (wk), Sophie Ecclestone. Charlotte Dean, Kate Cross, Lauren Filer, Lauren Bell
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