England v India – 2nd ODI, Taunton England achieved their second 2-0 win in two days thanks to a commanding innings by Sophia Dunkley. After her landmark knock in the test match Dunkley found herself as the lynchpin when the early batters we’ve come to depend on all perished. Let’s hope this encourages Lisa Keightley
Batting first, India’s women got off to a slow start: 27/2 after just 9.4 overs. * Anya Shrubsole removed both of India’s openers cheaply by their 10th over. Firstly, catching Shafali Verma (15) off Katherine Brunt. Secondly clean-bowing Smriti Mandhana (10) *India’s skipper Mithali Raj top-scored (72 runs from 108 balls): that included seven ‘fours.’ Punam
England were overwhelming victors in the first Royal London ODI against India at Bristol. India must look closely at their tactics throughout the game. In neither innings did they present a positive and carefully conceived approach. When they batted, young Shafali Verma provided the aggressive intent you expect. After she got out to an undignified
For a series of three matches sixteen is a large number of players to choose from. One extreme option for Lisa Keightley is to pick her strongest side for the first game and stick largely to it. But if that was her plan she would have limited herself to 13, 14 at the most. At
There’s been no lack of comment about the Bristol pitch England and India were invited to play their solitary test match on. Can we isolate the real culprit for what went wrong? The ECB had to find a venue that offered hotel accommodation on site or close at hand. Then a strip in line with
England Women Head Coach Craig Richards has selected his 19-player squad ahead of Friday’s National Lottery Mid-Season International against Wales at the Halliwell Jones Stadium. Leeds Rhinos wing and 2019 Women’s Super League Grand Final hero Fran Goldthorp is named in the squad for the first time following an impressive start to the 2021 season.
England Women have announced a 16-strong squad for the Royal London Series against India. Sophia Dunkley is included, and could make her ODI debut when the series gets underway at Bristol on Sunday June 27. Freya Davies and Sarah Glenn, who returned to their regional teams during the LV= Insurance Test match, are back in
Faulty team selection costs England win A tremendous test match petered out into a tame draw after a day of lurching fortunes. England failed to complete the job – why? Pre-match I suggested Lisa Keightley could do worse than pick three spinners. I contend that the way the fourth day unfolded this view was correct.
The rain held off at the start of play. Sophie Ecclestone exploited the conditions to continue India’s collapse with three quick wickets.
England v India – 2nd Day ‘Fancy a game of the Hundred? The pay’s good.’ ‘No thanks, I think I’ll stick to test cricket.’ The second day at Bristol was totally astonishing. The teams took it in turns to be in total command, only to have their good intentions swept away in a spatter of
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