Smriti Mandhana Reflects on Challenges at Lord's: A Test for Indian Batters | Sports-Games

Smriti Mandhana Reflects on Challenges at Lord's: A Test for Indian Batters | Sports-Games

Smriti Mandhana Reflects on Challenges at Lord's: A Test for Indian Batters Indian opener Smriti Mandhana admitted that facing England at Lord's posed significant challenges for the visiting batsmen. The Indian team struggled to adapt to the demanding conditions and poor shot choices contributed to their eight-wicket defeat.Mandhana, who scored 42, and Deepti Sharma, unbeaten on 30, were the only players showing resilience on a pitch that tested…

The loveliness of a flying beetle

The recent cricket match between England and India at Lord's was reportedly briefly delayed by a swarm of ladybirds which were bothering the players. It is believed to be the first recorded instance of "ladybirds stopped play". More importantly, swarm is not the correct term for these flying beetles. The collective noun for ladybirds (ladybugs for our American friends) is a "loveliness".

ENG-W vs IND-W: Jones, Ecclestone help England draw level series in rain-affected game

Sophie Ecclestone and Amy Jones were the stars of the show as England levelled the series against India with a thumping win in a rain-affected second ODI at Lord's on Saturday, July 19.

ENG-W vs IND-W, 2nd ODI: Ecclestone, Jones help England beat India by eight wickets to level series

England Women beat India Women by eight wickets (by DLS method) in the second Women’s One-Day International at Lord’s on Saturday to level the three-match series 1–1.

India score 143 for 8 against England in rain-curtailed second womens ODI   - The Tribune

The match was reduced to 29 overs-a-side after persistent rain delayed the start of the proceedings.

India score 143 for 8 against England in rain-curtailed second women''s ODI

London, Jul 19 (PTI) India scored 143 for 8 against England in the rain-curtailed second women’s ODI here on Saturday. Opener Smriti Mandhana top-scored with 42 off 51 balls, while Deepti Sharma made 30 not out after England opted to bowl. For England, Sophie Ecclestone was the most successful bowler with 3/27 from her six […]