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In a spectacular display of skill and dominance, India Women continued to assert their authority Women. After a stellar performance with the bat on the opening day, India showcased their prowess with the ball on the second day of the match, firmly placing themselves in the driver’s seat.
Deepti Sharma’s superb spell
The turning point of the day came from the remarkable performance of India’s spinners, spearheaded by . 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 unbe🧜aten at 44 from 67 balls and Vastrakar contri♑buting 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! finish Day 2 with a lead by 47📖8 runs 👍
Captain remains unbeaten on 44 🙌
— BCCI Women (@BCCIWomen)
From her variations to tactics, Deepti Sharma turned everything to gold today!
India in a solid position to clinch this test.— Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03)
Day 2 ✔️
Great fight in the evening session to take cruc𒅌ial wickets, but India take a 478 run lead.
Charlie Dean finishes the day with 4 wickets 👏
— England Cricket (@englandcricket)
Deepti Sharma 🫡🇮🇳
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals)
FIVE WICKET HAUL BY DEEPTI SHARMA…!!!
5/7 in just 5.3 overs.
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra)
5️⃣/7️⃣ – Deepti Sharma making it her Odd-ukalam! 🔥🤩
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL)
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.
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns)
👏🇮🇳 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.
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— The Bharat Army (@thebharatarmy)
Deepti Sharma's five-for helps bowl England out cheaply 🔥 | 📝:
— ICC (@ICC)
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 👏🏼
— tanmay (@StanCric)
Harmanpreet Kaur captaincy 🫡💯
— ᴛʜᴇ ʜᴀʀᴍᴀɴ ᴇʀᴀ⁷ (@TheHarmanEra)
Lead of 478 runs 🫡🔥
Harman 44* Pooja 17*
They will make it 500🌼+ tomorrow ꧟& will put England out of the universe 🤣— CricShyr (@SAWAN_1829)
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