ENG vs IND [WATCH]: Kranti Goud delivers peach of a ball to dismiss Amy Jones at Rose Bowl in the 1st ODI

India struck early in the opening ODI against England at the Rose Bowl as Kranti Goud bowled an absolute peach to dismiss Amy Jones for just 1. The hosts, having won the toss, looked to build a solid foundation, but Goud’s unplayable delivery in only her second ball turned the tide in India’s favour. After starting with three loose wides, the Indian pacer responded brilliantly by producing a vicious inswinger that shattered the stumps. England were suddenly rocked at 8/1, and India had the early breakthrough they were looking for. It was a delivery that left even the commentators speechless and Amy Jones stunned at the crease.

Kranti Goud’s unplayable jaffa floors Amy Jones at the Rose Bowl

Goud, under pressure after beginning her spell with three consecutive wides, redeemed herself with one of the finest deliveries seen this year in women’s ODIs. Running in for her second legal ball, she bowled a wobble-seam delivery that pitched on a good length just outside off-stump. The ball nipped in sharply off the seam, cutting through Jones’ defence with surgical precision.

Jones, pressing forward with a straight bat and perfect technique, could do nothing as the ball sneaked past the inside edge and clattered into the top of middle and off stump. It was a classic setup—three wayward balls to push the batter off rhythm, followed by a jaffa that required the very best to survive. Goud erupted in celebration, pumping her fists and letting out a roar of joy as the Indian fielders rushed in. The Rose Bowl pitch had just enough seam movement, and Goud exploited it perfectly, leaving Amy Jones staring in disbelief. Moments like these define matches, and for India, this wicket provided the early momentum that set the tone for the rest of the innings.

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𝙆𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙞 𝙠𝙞 🔥, 𝙀𝙣𝙜𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙠𝙚 𝙛𝙞𝙚𝙡𝙙 𝙥𝙖𝙧! 😎

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England’s batting falters under Indian spin pressure in 1st ODI at Southampton

England’s innings in the first ODI at The Rose Bowl, Southampton, has been a mixed tale of early collapses and brief recoveries, with the hosts struggling at 114/4 in 25 overs after electing to bat. India’s decision to go with a balanced attack paid dividends early, as Goud delivered a fiery new-ball spell that sent back Jones and Tammy Beaumont inside the first four overs. Jones was bowled by a sensational inswinging jaffa for just 1, while Beaumont, who looked to steady things, was trapped lbw for 5.

Emma Lamb and captain Nat Sciver-Brunt then led a steadying 71-run stand, counter-attacking with crisp boundaries and smart rotation, pushing the score to 91 before the momentum shifted again. Off-spinner Sneh Rana, introduced right after the drinks break, struck twice in successive overs, first removing the well-set Lamb for 39 and then dismissing Sciver-Brunt for 41, courtesy of a smart catch by Jemimah Rodrigues. From 91/2 to 97/4, England’s collapse has exposed their lower middle order, now led by Sophia Dunkley and Alice Davidson-Richards. The Indian bowlers, especially Goud (2/28) and Rana (2/13), have maintained tight lines, exploiting the seam movement and turn on offer, and with England’s last recognized pair at the crease, India will hope to finish strongly and chase a modest target under lights.

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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.