India and England are ready to clash again at the famous Lord's Cricket Ground, just five days after an exciting Test match finished there. This time, it’s the second match of the women’s ODI series.
Match Preview
India had many positives to take from the first ODI in Southampton. Their bowling attack might be young and inexperienced, but they took wickets at the right times to trouble England. Kranti Goud and Sneh Rana took two wickets each, while youngster Sree Charani bowled ten tight overs.
In batting, India’s top-order players all got good starts, and Deepti Sharma played a mature knock to guide the team home. The only concern for India was their fielding, as they dropped two important catches of Sophia Dunkley and Alice Davidson Richards during the middle overs.
England, on the other hand, have seen a tough few weeks. After a successful tour in the West Indies, things have suddenly gone wrong. India have beaten them in four out of six matches so far on this tour. In the first ODI, England’s top-order collapsed, with Kranti Goud removing both openers quickly. They also kept losing wickets at regular intervals, making it harder for the middle-order to recover.
England showed good energy in the field and fought hard, but as Nat Sciver-Brunt said after the match, they didn’t score enough runs to defend.
Match Details
Date: July 19, 2025
Time: 11 AM Local Time (3:30 PM IST)
Venue: Lord’s Cricket Ground, London
Weather Report
Rain could play a role in the game. Morning showers are expected, but it should get better as the match progresses. However, there is still a chance of rain interruptions during the game.
Team Update
England: Their batting had a poor start in first game, but the middle-order helped them reach a fighting total. The bowlers did their job but couldn’t stop India from chasing. England are likely to stick with the same team.
India: India are also expected to field the same playing eleven unless there are last-minute injuries. The team looked balanced in the first match, especially with their young bowling attack stepping up.
What Players Said
Pratika Rawal spoke about her opening partnership with Smriti Mandhana, saying they don’t have pressure when batting together. She enjoys watching Mandhana’s shots and feels confident when they are batting together, believing they can chase any target.
Alice Davidson Richards from England shared how she worked with a sports psychologist to stay calm and trust her game. She said she can have emotional ups and downs, but her focus now is on staying steady and backing her skills.
Final Thoughts
India have the momentum with four wins in the tour so far, while England will look to bounce back at their home ground. It promises to be another exciting contest, but the rain could add a twist.
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