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England Women Win Series with Dominant Lord's Performance
England Women secured an emphatic 8-wicket (DLS method) victory over India Women in a rain-affected 2nd ODI at Lord's, sealing the 3-match series 2-0. A superb bowling display, led by Sophie Ecclestone, restricted India before Amy Jones' composed innings guided the chase. The toss, won by England, proved crucial on a bowler-friendly pitch.
Lord's Turns Green as England Dominate Second ODI
London, 19th July 2025 – The iconic Lord's Cricket Ground witnessed a masterclass from England Women today as they clinically dispatched India Women by eight wickets (DLS method) in the second One-Day International. This commanding win not only levelled the series but also handed England an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match contest, showcasing their dominance on home soil.
The toss, often a significant factor in English conditions, proved to be a pivotal moment. England Women's captain, Nat Sciver-Brunt, opted to bowl first under overcast skies, a decision that immediately paid dividends. The conditions were ripe for swing and seam, and the English bowlers exploited them to perfection, making life incredibly difficult for the Indian batters.
India's innings never truly gained momentum. Opening batter Pratika Rawal fell cheaply for 3, setting the tone for a challenging afternoon. While Smriti Mandhana battled hard, top-scoring with 42 off 51 balls, and Deepti Sharma showed resilience with an unbeaten 30, the rest of the Indian line-up struggled against the relentless English attack.
Left-arm spinner Sophie Ecclestone was the pick of the bowlers, once again proving why she's a world-beater. Her figures of 3 wickets for just 27 runs off her 6 overs stifled India's middle order and prevented any significant partnerships from forming. Em Arlott also impressed with two crucial wickets, including the early breakthrough of Rawal, while Linsey Smith chipped in with two vital scalps, including the well-set Mandhana. India eventually limped to 143 for 8 in their allotted 29 overs, a total that always seemed under par on this Lord's surface.
Chasing a revised target of 115 from 24 overs due to rain, England's chase was built on a foundation of calm assurance. Wicketkeeper-batter Amy Jones played a mature innings, guiding her side home with an unbeaten 46 off 57 deliveries. Supported initially by Tammy Beaumont (34 off 35) and then skipper Nat Sciver-Brunt (21 off 25), Jones ensured there were no jitters in the chase.
Despite a brief interruption due to rain, England resumed their charge with confidence. Sophia Dunkley finished things off in style, hitting the winning runs to complete a comprehensive victory in just 21 overs.
This win not only secures the series for England but also highlights their all-round strength and tactical prowess. The Indian team will need to regroup quickly and address their batting woes if they are to salvage some pride in the final ODI at The Riverside ground on 22 July,2025 at 5.30 PM.
Player of the match-Sophie Ecclestone.
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