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News18
19-07-2025
- Sport
- News18
2nd Womens ODI: England win toss, elect to bowl against India
Last Updated: London, Jul 19 (PTI) England won the toss and elected to bowl against India in the second Women's ODI here on Saturday. The match will be a 29-over-a-side game after persistent rain delayed the start of the proceedings. India is leading the three-match series 1-0. India made one change for this match, bringing in pacer Arundhati Reddy in place of Amanjot Kaur. For England, Em Arlott, Maia Bouchier and Linsey Smith came in, replacing Kate Cross, Lauren Filer and Alice Davidson-Richards. Teams: India: Pratika Rawal, Smriti Mandhana, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur(c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh(w), Arundhati Reddy, Sneh Rana, Shree Charani, Kranti Goud. England: Tammy Beaumont, Amy Jones(w), Emma Lamb, Nat Sciver-Brunt(c), Sophia Dunkley, Maia Bouchier, Em Arlott, Sophie Ecclestone, Charlotte Dean, Linsey Smith, Lauren Bell. PTI UNG AT AT Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
BBC News
20-06-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Bears inflict first loss on Blaze, Essex cruise to win
Bears inflicted a first defeat on The Blaze in the Women's T20 Blast as they enjoyed a 25-run victory at winning the toss, the hosts batted first and reached 172-6 with Sterre Kalis top scoring with reply, The Blaze slipped from 71-1 to 83-4, and with Em Arlott claiming three wickets, they could only manage 147-8 as Bears leapfrogged them into second in the romped to a comfortable six-wicket success over Durham at restricted their hosts to a meagre 101-8 off their 20 overs before reaching their target with three overs to spare. The match in Birmingham was a meeting of two in-form sides with both having won their previous three opted to bat and made a fine start as Meg Austin and Davina Perrin put on 59 for the first Netherlands batter Kalis played the anchor innings with 54 off 41 balls to set up the total, despite a fine 4-21 from Kathryn Bryce for the and Tammy Beaumont had put on 49 in six overs for The Blaze's second wicket, but when Bryce fell to Millie Taylor, the momentum shifted, especially when Beaumont was out for 44 in the following there, Sarah Bryce battled to 32, but The Blaze could not build any significant partnerships and ended well short of their target. Essex got on top from the start against Durham as they reduced their hosts to 17-4 inside four overs, with two wickets each for Kate Coppack and Esmae MacGregor, the leading wicket-taker in the competition with Hollie Armitage held the innings together as she finished 47 not out, but she lacked any real support as Durham only just got past three to score at a little more than five an over, Essex immediately got ahead of the run-rate and despite losing a few wickets were never in too much trouble, even at Maddie Penna and Jodi Grewcock put on an unbeaten 34 to complete the job and end a four-game losing streak as Essex climb to remain seventh after suffering their sixth loss in eight games.
Yahoo
19-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
England make dominant start to Charlotte Edwards era – but India will provide true test of their progress
England have been nothing short of dominant against the West Indies with their new-look leadership, now under the guidance of head coach Charlotte Edwards and captain Nat Sciver-Brunt. Their confident whitewash in both the IT20 and ODI series has been the start of a much-needed redemption arc for the side that suffered a humiliating 16-0 loss to Australia in January. New players, a new ethos, and an injection of expertise have been the necessary antidote to the reputational damage endured across the winter months. Advertisement Edwards has made her mark on this England team already. The former England skipper has an ability to reignite careers, make fascinating role changes and most importantly, win games. Warwickshire's Em Arlott, who made her IT20 and ODI debuts in this series, has been one of the success stories from the early stages of Edwards' tenure. The 27-year-old took 10 wickets across the five games she featured in and will cause a selection headache for England. Em Arlott has given England a selection headache (Getty Images) Left-arm spinner Linsey Smith has been another positive for England. Since making her IT20 debut back in 2018, international opportunities have been scarce. Smith is one of the best county players, plying her trade at Hampshire where she has now bowled herself into England's T20 and ODI side. Debuting in 50-over cricket at Derby, Smith finished with figures of 5/36 from her 10 overs, a statement performance from the 30-year-old. Advertisement Among the batters, there has also been some tweaking. Tammy Beaumont and Amy Jones have been reinstated as the opening batters in ODI cricket. It's quite indicative of a new era when Jones, 12 years into her England career, scores her maiden international century as she did in Derby. It's even more convincing when, a few days later, she produces another century, beating the previous total she set. Amy Jones made back-to-back hundreds, having been promoted to open in the ODI side (Nick Potts/PA Wire) The newfound success of Jones has perhaps overshadowed what her opening partner was doing at the other end, Beaumont also scoring two centuries across the first two ODIs. Stability at the top of the order is something England have craved and, while these have not been scores against the best team in the world, England can only play the opposition in front of them. A significant reflection after the Ashes, especially when directly comparing England and Australia, was the lack of competition for places in the England side. Although this is something that cannot change overnight, the remodelled county structure has reaped the rewards of the past five years of domestic professional development. The likes of Arlott, Smith and Alice Davidson-Richards were all selected based on their impressive county performances in the early stages of the One Day Cup. Advertisement England's lack of competition for places has meant players have at times not been dropped despite below-par or mediocre performances. Edwards seems to be changing this. With a greater emphasis on playing county cricket, and vitally, performing well, the likes of Maia Bouchier were left out of the squad. The tweaks made by Charlotte Edwards (left) paid immediate dividends (Getty Images) England confidently secured victory in all six matches against the West Indies; however, a critical eye would have noticed some poor overs from England's bowlers. Jannillea Glasgow and Qiana Joseph, in the 2nd and 3rd ODIs respectively, were gifted boundaries by England's seam attack. While these were not game-changing overs, against India they could be. Realistically, the India series, comprising five IT20s and three ODIs, will be the real litmus test for the side. The ODIs will be crucial preparation for the World Cup taking place in India this Autumn. While the expectation is not for England to lift the trophy, a good run in the tournament will be another crucial step in their redemption. Advertisement Sophie Ecclestone, who was boldly left out of Edward's first squad after an injury issue, could be back for the series against India. She is currently managing a quad problem and opting to take a step back from cricket for a short, if undisclosed, period, but the England camp are hopeful that Ecclestone will return in time. India should prove tough opposition for England, with their top-order batters in particular finding a purple patch of form. Winning a tri-series against Sri Lanka and South Africa in May, Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues both averaged above 50, registering centuries. Opener Pratika Rawal, who has only played a handful of international games, got runs under her belt, while off-spinner Sneh Rana finished top of the charts with 15 wickets from five games. Pressure has been a point of concern for this England team, particularly under the old regime. At no point in this series were the hosts truly tested and put in precarious positions, something they are likely to face against India. In short, India will not make it easy.
Yahoo
19-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
England make dominant start to Charlotte Edwards era – but India will provide true test of their progress
England have been nothing short of dominant against the West Indies with their new-look leadership, now under the guidance of head coach Charlotte Edwards and captain Nat Sciver-Brunt. Their confident whitewash in both the IT20 and ODI series has been the start of a much-needed redemption arc for the side that suffered a humiliating 16-0 loss to Australia in January. New players, a new ethos, and an injection of expertise have been the necessary antidote to the reputational damage endured across the winter months. Advertisement Edwards has made her mark on this England team already. The former England skipper has an ability to reignite careers, make fascinating role changes and most importantly, win games. Warwickshire's Em Arlott, who made her IT20 and ODI debuts in this series, has been one of the success stories from the early stages of Edwards' tenure. The 27-year-old took 10 wickets across the five games she featured in and will cause a selection headache for England. Em Arlott has given England a selection headache (Getty Images) Left-arm spinner Linsey Smith has been another positive for England. Since making her IT20 debut back in 2018, international opportunities have been scarce. Smith is one of the best county players, plying her trade at Hampshire where she has now bowled herself into England's T20 and ODI side. Debuting in 50-over cricket at Derby, Smith finished with figures of 5/36 from her 10 overs, a statement performance from the 30-year-old. Advertisement Among the batters, there has also been some tweaking. Tammy Beaumont and Amy Jones have been reinstated as the opening batters in ODI cricket. It's quite indicative of a new era when Jones, 12 years into her England career, scores her maiden international century as she did in Derby. It's even more convincing when, a few days later, she produces another century, beating the previous total she set. Amy Jones made back-to-back hundreds, having been promoted to open in the ODI side (Nick Potts/PA Wire) The newfound success of Jones has perhaps overshadowed what her opening partner was doing at the other end, Beaumont also scoring two centuries across the first two ODIs. Stability at the top of the order is something England have craved and, while these have not been scores against the best team in the world, England can only play the opposition in front of them. A significant reflection after the Ashes, especially when directly comparing England and Australia, was the lack of competition for places in the England side. Although this is something that cannot change overnight, the remodelled county structure has reaped the rewards of the past five years of domestic professional development. The likes of Arlott, Smith and Alice Davidson-Richards were all selected based on their impressive county performances in the early stages of the One Day Cup. Advertisement England's lack of competition for places has meant players have at times not been dropped despite below-par or mediocre performances. Edwards seems to be changing this. With a greater emphasis on playing county cricket, and vitally, performing well, the likes of Maia Bouchier were left out of the squad. The tweaks made by Charlotte Edwards (left) paid immediate dividends (Getty Images) England confidently secured victory in all six matches against the West Indies; however, a critical eye would have noticed some poor overs from England's bowlers. Jannillea Glasgow and Qiana Joseph, in the 2nd and 3rd ODIs respectively, were gifted boundaries by England's seam attack. While these were not game-changing overs, against India they could be. Realistically, the India series, comprising five IT20s and three ODIs, will be the real litmus test for the side. The ODIs will be crucial preparation for the World Cup taking place in India this Autumn. While the expectation is not for England to lift the trophy, a good run in the tournament will be another crucial step in their redemption. Advertisement Sophie Ecclestone, who was boldly left out of Edward's first squad after an injury issue, could be back for the series against India. She is currently managing a quad problem and opting to take a step back from cricket for a short, if undisclosed, period, but the England camp are hopeful that Ecclestone will return in time. India should prove tough opposition for England, with their top-order batters in particular finding a purple patch of form. Winning a tri-series against Sri Lanka and South Africa in May, Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues both averaged above 50, registering centuries. Opener Pratika Rawal, who has only played a handful of international games, got runs under her belt, while off-spinner Sneh Rana finished top of the charts with 15 wickets from five games. Pressure has been a point of concern for this England team, particularly under the old regime. At no point in this series were the hosts truly tested and put in precarious positions, something they are likely to face against India. In short, India will not make it easy.
Yahoo
17-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Anderson enters Big Bash draft
James Anderson, England's all-time leading wicket-taker, has entered Thursday's Big Bash draft as he continues his quest to play franchise cricket for the first time. Anderson will be 43 when the tournament takes place at the back-end of the year and he will be the oldest overseas player to feature in the tournament and potentially second-oldest of any nationality. Advertisement He retired from Test cricket last summer but is continuing to play for Lancashire and has impressed with 10 wickets in four matches, at an average of 10.30 and economy of 6.86, in the T20 Blast. Anderson entered the Indian Premier League auction but went unsold. He was also not picked in The Hundred draft, but could yet sign as a replacement. Zak Crawley and Liam Livingstone have also entered the Big Bash draft, and join Jacob Bethell, Ollie Pope, Jofra Archer and Sam Curran among more than 50 English players on the list. New Zealand's Kane Williamson has also put himself forward but a clash with the SA20 limits his availability to just three matches. Advertisement Recent England debutant Em Arlott has entered the women's draft, alongside South African Mignon du Preez, who gave birth to twins earlier this year. The draft takes place from approximately 07:00 BST on Thursday.
