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The Guardian
22-07-2025
- Sport
- The Guardian
India win women's ODI series decider as Kaur century gives England mountain to climb
India finished their tour of England with a 13-run win at Chester-le-Street and a 2-1 one-day international series victory, although England came desperately close to pulling off what would have been a record run chase, falling just short of their 319-run target. The hosts had been in trouble at eight for two, but Nat Sciver-Brunt and Emma Lamb overcame the faltering start to add 162 runs for the third wicket and give England hope. Lamb was bowled by Shree Charani for 68 and Sciver-Brunt gloved the ball to a diving Richa Ghosh in the 35th over, two runs short of a century. Some nifty boundary-striking in the gaps from Sophia Dunkley, Charlie Dean and Alice Davidson-Richards kept them in touch. But with England needing 55 from the last five overs, Jemimah Rodrigues held on to two excellent catches at long-on and seamer Kranti Goud finished up with six for 52, as the hosts were ultimately unable to quite match the late-innings acceleration of their opponents. With the World Cup now 10 weeks away, England will take renewed confidence from the efforts of a middle order which looks at last to have absorbed some of the coach Charlotte Edwards's lessons about prioritising intelligent cricket above showboating. On the other hand, England could have sent Harmanpreet packing for 22, had they referred a leg-before call in the 28th over to the third umpire. It was one of two non-referrals which would have seen an India batter dismissed – the other was against Harleen Deol – and exposed some uncertainty about England's DRS chain-of-command. Traditionally, it is the captain who makes the final call, but both times here Sciver-Brunt appeared to rely purely on Amy Jones's judgment. Sciver-Brunt eventually held on to a diving catch at extra cover to dismiss Harmanpreet, but with just eight balls left of the innings it was too late to atone. India's captain, who had failed to score above 26 in six previous innings on this tour, specialises in scoring runs when her back is against the wall and on Tuesday – after finally winning a toss at the eighth time of asking – her seventh ODI hundred was the mainstay of India's match-winning total of 318 for five. Earlier, Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal had put on a 64-run opening stand for India, but their scoring rate took a nosedive when Sophie Ecclestone was brought on in the 10th over and proceeded to send down a remarkable opening spell of 7-2-14-1, including a wicket maiden in which a frustrated Mandhana pulled straight to Dunkley at short midwicket. Ecclestone conceded just 28 runs in her 10 overs – an incredible feat on a day in which Dean went for 69, Linsey Smith 74 and Lauren Bell 82 – but she was bowled out by the 34th over, leaving India to go big at the back end, hammering 120 from the final 10 overs. In an interview broadcast by Sky before the match, Ecclestone revealed that she had actually come close to retiring earlier in the summer due to the ongoing fallout from the Women's Ashes, during which she came under fire after refusing an interview with the BBC's Alex Hartley. Sign up to The Spin Subscribe to our cricket newsletter for our writers' thoughts on the biggest stories and a review of the week's action after newsletter promotion 'During that West Indies series [in May] I wasn't actually sure if I was going to come back and play cricket,' Ecclestone said, while struggling to hold back tears. 'I cried to a few people, I cried to my dad. It was a tough time. I was so tired and so drained from the last few months.' Speaking for the first time about the Hartley incident, she said that she felt it had been 'blown out of proportion'; 'I had to put myself first in that situation. Warm-ups in an Ashes game were more important for me [than doing an interview].' Ecclestone added: 'I feel like I've come out the other side now. I'm back playing cricket and I've got a smile on my face again.'
Yahoo
18-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Why all-rounder Danny swapped Rovers for cricket as part of sporting family
Danny Lamb is an all-rounder in more ways than one. The Sussex batter and seam bowler was eyeing a career as a goalkeeper with Blackburn Rovers as a teenager. He will quite happily grab a Vitality Blast quarter-final spot with both hands if the opportunity arises. Sussex Sharks host Surrey at a packed Hove this evening (6.30pm) with the significance of the final South Group fixture increased by a win at Gloucestershire yesterday. Lamb held his nerve to hit 16 runs off five balls and carry Sharks to a dramatic last-ball four-wicket win. Chasing a victory target of 186, Sharks required 15 runs off the final over, bowled by David Payne. Lamb clubbed three boundaries, including one off the final ball, to stun a large Festival audience into silence and end Gloucestershire's defence of the title they lifted last year. Both Danny and his sister Emma have had a big cricketing week, the latter playing for England. So they are a good symbol of how men's and women's games are coming together in the Blast this season. But, while they shared a love of sport, they were not exactly bowling at each other in the back garden all day as kids. Danny said: 'We did a lot together but not as much as what people think. I wanted to be a footballer! 'I always enjoyed my cricket but I was at Blackburn Rovers until I was 16. 'I wanted to be a goalkeeper. I wasn't quite tall enough - or good enough, to be honest. 'The decision was made for me, really, but I think it has worked out well. 'I don't know what level I would have got to. 'We always played different sports. I'd say we are both pretty good all-rounders in that respect, pardon the cricketing pun. 'I played a lot of tennis growing up. A lot of badminton, netball. 'I wouldn't say it was all on cricket from the start. 'It just sort of went that way. 'But I was always on the academy pathway at Lancashire so I always maintained a good level with that.' Whatever the permutations of the South Group, Sussex would love to sign off with a Hove win. Their two previous Friday games at the 1st Central County Ground have both been big disappointments at a unique venue which should offer home advantage. Lamb said: 'It feels quite intimate. The crowd is really on top of you and that should be a home advantage – and it is. 'When they are up and about, it really gets the lads firing.'
News18
16-07-2025
- Sport
- News18
Watch: Jemimah Rodrigues Pulls Off A Stunner To Dismiss England Captain Sciver-Brunt
Jemimah Rodrigues pulled off a stunning diving catch to dismiss England skipper Nat Sciver-Brunt in the 21st over. Jemimah Rodrigues' acrobatic catch was once again on display on Wednesday as India locked horns with England in the first women's ODI in Southampton. She pulled off a diving stunner to get rid of opposition captain Nat Sciver-Brunt in the 21 st over. After pocketing the T20Is, the Indian women's team kicked off the ODI series on Wednesday on a decent note. After being invited to bowl, Harmanpreet Kaur & Co started off aggressively as Kranti Goud dismissed the English openers in her first two overs. But then Emma Lamb sparked a commendable counterattack, which turned further lethal with Sophia Dunkley and Alice Richards smashing fifties. England got 258 for 6 in 50 overs. The Indian bowlers didn't give up, though. They kept trying for wickets, which they eventually bagged in patches. Like Sneh Rana striking in the 19 th and 21 st over to pinch-hit the middle order. While Lamb fell for 39, captain Sciver-Brunt was out on 41 after Jemimah Rodriguez pulled off a diving stunner. Off the first ball of the 21 st over, Sciver-Brunt went down the line to smash Rana's flighted delivery, but the ball didn't go the distance. Instead, it went up in the air. Jemimah ran from covers, dived full length and grabbed the ball at mid-wicket. At 20/2, Emma Lamb and captain Nat Sciver-Brunt steadied the innings with a 71-run stand. However, off-spinner Sneh Rana turned the tide, dismissing both set batters in quick succession. Despite early setbacks, England found some stability through Sophia Dunkley and Alice Capsey, who worked to rebuild the innings against a disciplined Indian bowling attack. Alice Davidson Richards contributed 53 in 73 balls during a 106-run partnership for the fifth wicket with Dunkley, which formed the nucleus of the England innings after they lost four wickets for 97 runs. Dunkley struck nine fours during her stay in the middle. view comments 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.
NDTV
16-07-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
India vs England Live Score Updates 1st Women's ODI
IND vs ENG 1st Women's ODI Live: England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt won the toss and opted to bat against India in the first Women's ODI of a three-match series in Southampton. After clinching the T20I series 3-2, India aim to carry the winning momentum into the ODIs. The series gives both sides a very good opportunity to get prepared ahead of the ODI World Cup later this year in India. Emma Lamb has been given the nod ahead of Alica Capsey at number three. For India, it's a great opportunity for their inexperienced bowling lineup to get used to these conditions. (Live Scorecard) England XI: Tammy Beaumont, Amy Jones (wk), Emma Lamb, Nat Sciver-Brunt (capt), Sophia Dunkley, Alice Davidson-Richards, Charlie Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Kate Cross, Lauren Filer, Lauren Bell 5.6 1 Kranti Goud to Nat Sciver 1 run. 5.5 0 Kranti Goud to Nat Sciver A bit fuller again and around off, Natalie Sciver-Brunt drives it off the front foot to the left of mid off, who moves there and doe a bit of fumble. But the batters don't run. 5.4 0 Kranti Goud to Nat Sciver Again full but on the pads, this time, Sciver-Brunt clips it to square leg off the front foot. 5.3 0 Kranti Goud to Nat Sciver This is much fuller and around off, Natalie Sciver-Brunt comes forward for a drive but gets an inside edge onto her front pad. The ball rolls away to cover. 5.2 0 Kranti Goud to Nat Sciver Sliding on the pads, Natalie gets across and flicks it to mid-wicket. 5.1 0 Kranti Goud to Nat Sciver Hard length, over off, Natalie Sciver-Brunt presses back and punches it to cover, who moves to her right and makes a stop. 4.6 0 Amanjot Kaur to Emma Lamb Nagging length and around off, Emma Lamb gets behind it and punches it to cover-point. 4.5 4 Amanjot Kaur to Emma Lamb FOUR! PUNISHED! Short of a length and around off, not that high enough and Emma Lamb presses back, and pulls it over square leg for a boundary. The deep fine leg fielder runs across to her left but the ball goes over the ropes before she can even get to it. 4.4 2 Amanjot Kaur to Emma Lamb Full and around off, Emma drives it off the front foot and beats the diving cover-point fielder to her right. Gets two runs as the extra cover fielder chases it down. 4.3 0 Amanjot Kaur to Emma Lamb Hard length and well outside off, offers a bit of width, Emma Lamb presses back and cuts it down but straight to cover point. 4.3 1 wd Amanjot Kaur to Emma Lamb WIDE! A bumper, wide outside off, Emma Lamb leaves it. Called a wide. 4.2 0 Amanjot Kaur to Emma Lamb Dragged back length and around off, Emma Lamb pats it down back to the bowler. 4.1 0 Amanjot Kaur to Emma Lamb Nagging length and around off, dabbed down to cover off the front foot by Emma. ! The captain of England Women, Natalie Sciver-Brunt is in at number 4. 3.6 W Kranti Goud to Tammy Beaumont OUT! LBW! Excellent review from India Women. On a good length and around off, gets to move back in off the deck, Tammy Beaumont plants her front foot forward and presents the full face of the bat to defend it, but gets beaten on the inside edge and gets pinged on the front foot. Big appeal for LBW but the umpire shakes her head! After consulting with her players, the skipper Harmanpreet Kaur goes for a review! The UltraEdge shows that the ball clipped the front pad first, and Ball Tracking shows that it would have hit the top of the middle stump. The on-field umpire has to change her decision, and Tammy Beaumont will have to go back. Kranti Gaud is in an excellent spell here. ! Gone? India think that they have managed to trap Tammy Beaumont in front. It did look straight in real-time. It was the nip-backer from Kranti Gaud that beat Tammy Beaumont on the inside edge. The UltraEdge shows that it is pad first. It is three reds on Ball Tracking. Beaumont is gone. 3.5 1 Kranti Goud to Emma Lamb Tap and ran! Full and around off, Lamb pats it down to the left of extra cover and runs a quick single. 3.4 0 Kranti Goud to Emma Lamb Bowls it full and around off, Emma Lamb comes forward and shows the full face of the bat to push it to cover. 3.3 0 Kranti Goud to Emma Lamb A full toss, around off, Emma Lamb goes to drive it downtown but the bat gets turned in her hands and the ball rolls away to mid-wicket off the inner half of the bat.
BBC News
09-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Jones helps Surrey Women pull further clear in T20
Emma Jones' helped Surrey pull further clear at the top of the Women's T20 Blast table with a four-wicket victory at 140, having lost the toss, Jones struck six fours in her 46 from 39 balls to put the visitors on they slipped to 98-6 in the 16th over before Alice Davidson-Richards and Kalea Moore brought them home with two balls to was also a successful chase in Wednesday's other match as Emma Lamb's unbeaten 66 helped Lancashire beat Hampshire by eight wickets. At Edgbaston, Warwickshire were 69-5 in the 11th over but Dutch batter Sterre Kallis held the innings together with six boundaries in making 38 from 30 Taylor, who scored an unbeaten 26 from 27 from number eight, was the only other significant score as the Bears, who stay third following their defeat, were bowled out for 139 with three balls with her first half-century of the season, and the lower order then did enough for Surrey's eighth victory in 10 games to push them six points clear at the top. Lancashire remain fourth after their sixth victory of the campaign but closed the gap on the Bears to three points after chasing down 174 at lost the toss and Freya Kemp made 63 from 43 balls and Abi Norgrove 54 from 35 as the hosts posted proved some way short of what was needed as opener Eve Jones hit 10 fours in her 42 from 29 balls before Lamb added nine fours of her own as Surrey won with an over to spare.
