IND vs Eng Odie Match: The Indian women’s cricket team performed brilliantly and defeated hosts England by four wickets in the first ODI match played in Southampton. The England team scored 259 runs while batting first, India achieved that target in 48.2 overs. With this victory, India has taken a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Has also created a new history of successful chasing the biggest target in ODI format on England soil.
England’s first batting after winning the toss
In this match, the England captain won the toss and decided to bat first. The hosts scored 258 runs losing six wickets in the prescribed 50 overs. The openers gave a concrete start for England and the middle order redeemed it to bring the score to a competitive level. However, the Indian bowlers made a brilliant comeback in the middle overs and stopped the opposition team with a big score. For India, Renuka Singh Thakur and Deepti Sharma bowled tightly, English batsmen could not play openly.
Experienced batsmen’s brilliant game
The Indian team started a little slow chasing this 259 -run target, with experienced batsmen playing responsibly and handling the innings. Opener Smriti Mandhana scored a brilliant half -century while proving herself, while captain Harmanpreet Kaur played a restrained innings. In the middle order, Jemima Rodrigues and Harleen Deol reduced the pressure by collecting runs at a fast pace. As the match moved towards its final over, the match became exciting.
Three -match ODI series lead
Indian batsmen achieved the target in 48.2 overs, showing experience and patience. It is a run chase in India’s largest ODI cricket against England. Earlier, the Indian women’s team in England had never chased such a big target. With this historic victory, India has taken a lead in the three -match ODI series and will try its best to win the series by winning the next match. This demonstration has emerged as an example of a new direction and confidence for Indian women’s cricket.