Deepti Sharma’s superb spell
The turning point of the day came from the remarkable performance of India’s spinners, spearheaded by Deepti Sharma. The seasoned bowler delivered a superb spell, claiming a sensational 5-wicket haul for just 7 runs in 5.3 overs. England’s batters struggled to find answers to Deepti’s spin, collapsing in a heap as they lost their last six wickets for a mere 10 runs, concluding their innings at 136.
England’s struggle
Despite Nat Sciver-Brunt‘s valiant effort with a score of 59, England’s batting lineup failed to withstand the pressure imposed by India’s bowling attack. With little support from the rest of the team, England found themselves at the receiving end of India’s aggressive performance.
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Harmanpreet Kaur helps India extend lead
In response, India capitalized on their advantageous position, building on their lead with contributions from various players. Charlie Dean‘s four-wicket haul briefly rattled India, reducing them to 136/6. However, a resilient partnership between captain Harmanpreet Kaur and Pooja Vastrakar steered India towards a commanding lead, with Harmanpreet unbeaten at 44 from 67 balls and Vastrakar contributing an unbeaten 17.
The road ahead
As the match progresses, India’s spinners have outperformed their English counterparts, leaving little room for the visitors to stage a comeback. With a formidable lead of 478 runs at stumps on Day 2, India Women are poised for another dominating performance on the third day. Fans eagerly anticipate witnessing the continued brilliance of the Indian bowlers in the one-off Test.
Here is how Twitter reacted:
𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗺𝗽𝘀!#TeamIndia finish Day 2 with a lead by 478 runs
Captain @ImHarmanpreet remains unbeaten on 44#INDvENG pic.twitter.com/H47JvJKtPu
— BCCI Women (@BCCIWomen) December 15, 2023
Day 2
Great fight in the evening session to take crucial wickets, but India take a 478 run lead.
Charlie Dean finishes the day with 4 wickets#EnglandCricket #INDvENG pic.twitter.com/QZXzOAtE8f
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) December 15, 2023
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– Deepti Sharma making it her Odd-ukalam!
#INDWvENGW pic.twitter.com/Q8XJ8GbovP
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) December 15, 2023
FIVE-WICKET HAUL FOR DEEPTI SHARMA…!!!
5.3-4-7-5 by Deepti against England, one of the best bowling figures ever in Women's Test history. pic.twitter.com/nLvSIOF2ul
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) December 15, 2023
ANOTHER GREAT DAY! Our girls were exceptional, managing to get England women all-out to a low total, and we have a huge advantage with the lead going into the third day.
Deepti Sharma was the star of the day with the ball-taking 5W haul.
Getty • #INDWvENGW #INDvENG… pic.twitter.com/5i3h9XvMig
— The Bharat Army (@thebharatarmy) December 15, 2023
Deepti Sharma's five-for helps bowl England out cheaply#INDvENG |
: https://t.co/Qye5bbdCGR pic.twitter.com/bHTR3MY0HV
— ICC (@ICC) December 15, 2023
Harman's style if defense, handling of turn, soft hands to counter bounce was top class stuff on what is a proper turning pitch now. High quality. Felt sense of pride watching that#INDvENG
— tanmay (@StanCric) December 15, 2023
Harmanpreet Kaur captaincy#INDvENG #HarmanpreetKaur pic.twitter.com/9KUtY6X9nd
— ᴛʜᴇ ʜᴀʀᴍᴀɴ ᴇʀᴀ⁷ (@TheHarmanEra) December 15, 2023
Lead of 478 runs
Harman 44* Pooja 17*
They will make it 500+ tomorrow & will put England out of the universe#INDvENG #test #INDvSA #IndianCricket #SmritiMandhana #HarmanpreetKaur #AUSvsPAK https://t.co/I5d6NHHyFq
— CricShyr (@SAWAN_1829) December 15, 2023
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