• India Women lead England Women by 478 runs at stumps on Day 2 of the one-off Test.

  • Deepti Sharma was the star of the day with a brilliant 5-wicket haul.

Twitter reactions: Deepti Sharma, Harmanpreet Kaur put India on the driver’s seat in the only Test against England – IND-W vs ENG-W 2023
India in complete control after Day 2 of IND-W vs ENG-W only Test

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In a spectacular display of skill and dominance, India Women continued to assert their authority in the only Test against England 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 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.

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