Their partnership is in the 90s now and this could well be the turning point of the match that England are oblivious about. Keep going strong Jhulan. But the ball has hit her pads and it looks out LBW.It was in the first match of the World Cup on June 24 when the Women in Blue defeated the hosts by 35 runs, thanks to the top order batswomen. Harmanpreet Kaur had depart right after she reached her 10th ODI fifty.The Indian bowlers, too, has enjoyed a fantastic tournament so far, with Deepti Sharma leading India’s bowling charts with 12 wickets.This is a big innings from Punam Raut and her 🇮🇳 teammates certainly appreciate it! China jumbo squishies toy FactoryENGvIND #WWC17 pic.Punam Raut and Smriti Mandhana walked out to the middle as India began their run chase. No shortage of support for team India:🇮🇳India supporters helping make an excellent atmosphere today! #LoveLords #WWC17 pic. Schiver reviews the on-field umpire's call but as the review shows the ball was hitting the stumps. Come on India!!! #WWC17 #IndvsEng— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) July 23, 2017England 144-3 after 32 oversIndia have been on the backfoot in pursuit of a wicket. Meanwhile, India get past the 100 run mark. Anya Shrubsole got the wicket of Mandhana, who has not scored much since her century against West Indies earliewr in the tournament.#WWC17Final— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) July 23, 2017England 174-6 after 42 oversGoswami caps off a brilliant spell and Rajeshwari Gayakwad contains the pressure from there..WICKET! Oh dear! Just when Harmanpreet Kaur was looking in good shape after reaching a half-century she has to depart. However, it wasn't meant to be for the visitors as Anya Shrubsole ripped apart the Indian middle order with consecutive blows to help the hosts lift their 4th World Cup title. The experienced Jhulan Goswami is doing it all over again for India as the medium pacer’s double strike, dismissing Sarah Taylor and Fran Wilson, has left England reeling with 5 wickets down, in the ICC Women’s World Cup final at Lord’s on Sunday. England 6 down, Goswami on a roll in the big final. There is a miscommunication with Deepti Sharma at the non-strikers end and decides to return at the strikers end. The job isn't done yet and they need to up the ante with boundaries.There will be no turning back when the two captains walk for the toss at Lord’s on Sunday, and it promises to be an evenly contested clash. Second inningsALL OVER! Just after being dropped off the previous ball Gayakwad is clean bowled by a yorker. Jhulan Goswami continued her good spell after she bowled a couple of maiden overs.Apart from Mithali Raj, the trio of Punam Raut, Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur were the ones who played a crucial part in the tournament, with these three batswomen stepping up at crucial times. However, Punam Raut continued to take Team India forward as she is currently being involved in a partnership with Veda Krishnamurthy. 11 runs needed off 12 balls. Punam goes for a review, but she's crossed the 15 second time limit. England 196/6 after 46 oversRUN OUT! A fruitless partnership comes to an end from Brunt and Gunn.England 21-0 from 5 oversEngland have started strongly in the first five overs with the openers Lauren Winfield and Tammy Beaumount off to a good start.While Mithali Raj-led India are chasing their maiden ICC Women’s World Cup title, the Heather Knight-led hosts are in contention to win the title for the 4th time; first time since 2009.twitter. Spin is introduced in the form of Alex Hartley. #WomenInBlue we are rooting for you! #WWC17Final #INDvENG pic.
London: After being given to chase a target of 229 by England, the Indian cricket team led by Mithali Raj and co failed to keep their nerve, as the hosts clinched a nail-biting 9 run victory. What next for India? India 136-2 after 33 oversAfter soaking off the pressure, Mithali Raj and Harmanpreet Kaur get a half-century for themselves. Both teams are unchanged.twitter. A perfect ball for someone especially after good partnership. Hartley tosses a fuller one that is connected well by the batswoman with a sweep right from the middle but heads straight to Beaumont at deep square leg. Anya Shrubsole was the star of the evening with 6 wickets. Katherine Brunt opened the bowling attack. India in a hurry make a wrong throw and Brunt makes it easily to the non-strikers end.Shrubsole's 6-wicket haul powers England to a stunning win at Lord's. The duo of Mithali and Punam Raut will hope to build a steady partnership.Jhulan Goswami, though has had a good start, after conceding just nine runs in three oversToss update: England win toss and batEngland have won the toss and will bat first. It has started drizzling at Lord's and we hope rain doesn't spoil play. Big blow for India! WICKET! Sushma Verma has to depart for a duck after mistiming her sweep.
