India Women Beat England Women by 4 Wickets in 1st ODI – Deepti Sharma Stars
India Women’s Cricket Team posted a thrilling win over England Women, chasing down a target of 259 for victory in the first ODI at Southampton. Thanks to Deepti Sharma’s unbeaten 62 off 64 and a vital 90-run partnership with Jemimah Rodrigues, India secured a 1‑0 lead in the three-match series. Bowlers Kranti Goud and Sneh Rana were pivotal in restricting England, taking two wickets each.
Match Overview & Innings Summary
England, batting first, recovered from 97/4 to post 258/6, driven by Sophia Dunkley’s 83 and Alice Davidson-Richards’ 53 1. Early wickets from Kranti Goud (2/55) and Sneh Rana (2/31) helped control the target 2. In response, India maintained composure after a collapse at 124/4; the decisive 90-run stand between Sharma and Rodrigues set the tone 3. Amanjot Kaur sealed the win with quickfire cameo, guiding India to victory with 10 balls to spare 4.
Key Performers Table
| Player | Team | Performance | Highlight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deepti Sharma | India | 62* (64) | Match-winner in second innings; Player of the Match 5 |
| Jemimah Rodrigues | India | 48 | Key 90-run partnership with Sharma 6 |
| Kranti Goud | India | 2/55 | Removed Beaumont & Jones early 7 |
| Sneh Rana | India | 2/31 | Key middle-over breakthrough 8 |
| Sophia Dunkley | England | 83 | Rescued England from early collapse 9 |
Match Analysis & Turning Points
The turning point came after India slumped to 124/4. At that stage, tactful batting by Sharma and Rodrigues stabilized the chase. Their partnership not only thwarted England’s momentum but also set up the path to a historic chase—the second-highest in Women’s ODIs for India 10. England’s mid-innings recovery, led by Dunkley and Davidson-Richards, proved insufficient due to misses in the middle overs and dropped catches 11.
Series Impact & What’s Next
This win gives India a 1‑0 lead in the series, building momentum ahead of the second ODI. England coach Charlotte Edwards has highlighted the need to strengthen their 50-over consistency despite the strong outing from Dunkley and Davidson-Richards 12.
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