India chased down England’s total in a thrilling ODI. England began with promise, building partnerships and fighting through the innings with grit. But just when momentum seemed theirs, India turned the tide. Calm under pressure, India stitched together a chase filled with character, and class while chasing 259 runs
From confident strokes to quiet resilience, the batters rose to the moment, anchored by experience and lifted by belief. What seemed tough turned poetic, as India crossed the line with grace — a performance that spoke louder than numbers, giving India a 1-0 lead in the series. Deepti Sharma‘s match-winning 62 runs proved to be the difference in the end. Deepti Sharma showed immense composure in pressure.
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At Ageas Bowl, beneath cloudy skies,
England won the toss — gave batting a try.
But early on, the stumps did fly,
As India’s bowlers made spirits high.
Kranti Goud struck first — with thunder and pace,
Jones was gone, no time to brace.
Then Beaumont trapped — LBW, straight,
From 20 for 2, they tempted fate.
Lamb and Sciver built with care,
A 66-run stand, a calm affair.
Lamb’s 36 off 47 showed some fight,
While Sciver’s 71 lit up the night.
But Sneh Rana came, so subtle, so sly,
Two key scalps under cloudy sky.
Lamb caught by Harman’s reach,
Then Sciver fell to a ball she couldn’t teach.
Dunkley then danced with silent grace,
While Davidson-Richards kept the pace.
Their 106-run bond kept hopes alive,
With patience and calm, they’d strive and thrive.
Dunkley’s 83, slow yet sure,
Davidson’s 53 — strong and pure.
Ecclestone added 23 at the close,
As 258 was what England chose.
Rana’s 2/31 — spell tight and lean,
Kranti’s 2 with fire unseen.
Amanjot and Charani chipped in with one,
And the chase was now India’s run.
With willow in hand and eyes on fire,
Mandhana began with graceful desire.
Her 28 off 24 was bold and bright,
Before Bell struck, dimming her light.
Rawal stood tall with her gritty 36,
Though England’s fielding played its tricks.
Deol came next, composed and neat,
But confusion ran her off her feet.
Harman tried — 17 off 27,
But Dean’s sharp turn sent her to heaven.
At 124/4, the tension grew,
And England sensed a break right through.
But enter Rodrigues and Deepti — calm and wise,
With low-risk shots and no wild tries.
Jemimah’s 48 with flawless class,
Found the gaps and let the moments pass.
Deepti, the queen of poise and flair,
Scored 62*, anchored with care.
Their 90-run stand brought India near,
And drained the English hopes and cheer.
Though Rodrigues fell and Richa went,
Amanjot’s 20 was heaven-sent.
With Deepti’s sweeps and one-hand plays,
The scoreboard moved in gentle sways.
Ecclestone and Dean took one each,
Filer got Jemimah with a sharp breach.
But it wasn’t enough to stop the tide,
As India crossed the line with pride.
A match of nerves, of slips and turns,
Where every inch and moment burns.
One-nil the lead, the skies now clear,
India walks ahead — no fear, no tear.
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