After a stupendous performance in the 50-over format, a lot was expected from the Women in Blue in the three match T20 series against England. The ODI series was clinched 2-1 by India, with all three matches being played in Mumbai.
At Guwahati on Monday, both the sides locked horns against each other in what turned out to be a lopsided affair. Batting first, the visitors posted a challenging 160-4 in 20 overs, thanks to skipper Heather Knight (40) and a 89-run solid opening partnership between Danielle Wyatt (35) and wicket-keeper Tammy Beaumont (62). The Indian bowlers had an off day at office except for Shikha Pandey (1-18 in four overs) and Radha Yadav (2-33 in four overs). Deepti Sharma with her off spin also struck with 1-35 in her four overs.
In reply, under the leadership of stand-in skipper Smriti Mandhna, India eves were dwindled down for a paltry 119-6 in 20 overs, losing the match by 41 runs. The top four batswomen ended up with single digit figures. Shikha Pandey top scored with 23 not out and batted well with Deepti Sharma who remained unbeaten on 22. The English bowlers bowled well in tandem, striking at regular intervals, and not allowing the otherwise powerful Indian batting line-up to fire. Katherine Brunt and Linsey Smith accounted for two dismissals each, with Anya Shrubsole and Kate Cross pickig up solitary wicket apiece.
The two sides will face off on Thursday at the same venue.
Source: The Guardian
At Guwahati on Monday, both the sides locked horns against each other in what turned out to be a lopsided affair. Batting first, the visitors posted a challenging 160-4 in 20 overs, thanks to skipper Heather Knight (40) and a 89-run solid opening partnership between Danielle Wyatt (35) and wicket-keeper Tammy Beaumont (62). The Indian bowlers had an off day at office except for Shikha Pandey (1-18 in four overs) and Radha Yadav (2-33 in four overs). Deepti Sharma with her off spin also struck with 1-35 in her four overs.
In reply, under the leadership of stand-in skipper Smriti Mandhna, India eves were dwindled down for a paltry 119-6 in 20 overs, losing the match by 41 runs. The top four batswomen ended up with single digit figures. Shikha Pandey top scored with 23 not out and batted well with Deepti Sharma who remained unbeaten on 22. The English bowlers bowled well in tandem, striking at regular intervals, and not allowing the otherwise powerful Indian batting line-up to fire. Katherine Brunt and Linsey Smith accounted for two dismissals each, with Anya Shrubsole and Kate Cross pickig up solitary wicket apiece.
The two sides will face off on Thursday at the same venue.
Source: The Guardian
No comments:
Post a Comment