Author: Snehasis Mukherjee

Lord’s has not been a happy hunting ground for Indian cricket over the past week, as both the men’s and women’s teams suffered defeats against England. While the men endured a heartbreaking 22-run loss in the third Test of the five-match series, the Indian women’s team fell to a comprehensive eight-wicket defeat in a rain-curtailed ODI clash. Speaking after the match, India Women’s skipper Harmanpreet Kaur credited England’s bowlers and admitted that her side didn’t bat well. However, she signed off by calling it “an odd day,” adding that the team had been playing a good brand of cricket throughout…

England Women levelled the three-match ODI series against India Women with a convincing eight-wicket win at Lord’s in the second match. Chasing a target of 144 in a rain-curtailed game reduced to 29 overs per side, England produced a strong batting performance led by openers Tammy Beaumont and Amy Jones. Beaumont and Jones got England off to a flying start with a 54-run partnership. Beaumont scored 34 off 35 before falling, but the foundation was set. Skipper Nat Sciver-Brunt then joined Jones and kept the innings ticking at a steady pace until rain interrupted proceedings in the 19th over. At…

England women put up a disciplined performance at Lord’s, restricting India to 143/8 in 29 overs after rain reduced the second ODI to a shortened affair. Following a delay of nearly four hours, the game got underway at the iconic venue as a 29-over contest. England skipper Nat Sciver-Brunt opted to bowl first under overcast conditions — a decision that proved to be the right one. England’s pace duo of Emily Arlott and Lauren Bell made full use of the conditions, extracting swing and troubling India’s top-order. Pratika Rawal was the first to fall, bowled by a sharp yorker from…

India Women began the three-match ODI series against England with a solid four-wicket win in Southampton. Veteran all-rounder Deepti Sharma was named Player of the Match for her match-winning knock of 62 not out. Chasing 259, India got off to a decent start thanks to Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal. The duo added 48 runs for the first wicket in just eight overs. However, Mandhana was dismissed for 28 off 24 balls by Lauren Bell. Harleen Deol and Rawal added 46 for the second wicket before the opener fell for 36 off 51 balls to Sophie Ecclestone. After Rawal’s dismissal,…

After a historic T20I series win, India Women are set to begin the three-match ODI series on 16 July 2025. The Women in Blue are coming in with great momentum after winning the T20I series 3–2. The series opener will take place in Southampton. With the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup just two months away, to be played in India and Sri Lanka, this series holds huge importance for both teams. For India, it’s another chance to look at their in-form players ahead of the big event. Fielding Upgrade and Spin Dominance There were many positives from the T20I series.…

Day Three of the ongoing men’s Test between England and India at Lord’s ended with late drama in the final over. But it wasn’t the only tense finish of the day. Over in Birmingham, the fifth and final women’s T20I also came down to the last delivery, providing another thrilling contest. Chasing a target of 168, England Women clinched a five-wicket win off the last ball, even though India had already sealed the five-match series after winning the fourth game. England made a strong start, thanks to openers Sophia Dunkley (46 off 30) and Danni Wyatt-Hodge (56 off 37). They…

Team India secured an unassailable 3-1 lead in the ongoing five-match T20I series against England with a convincing six-wicket win in Manchester. After suffering a defeat in the third game, the hosts were hoping to level the series, but India spoiled their plans with a complete performance. Chasing 127, India crossed the finish line with ease, wrapping up the game with three overs to spare. The foundation was laid by a strong opening partnership between Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma. It turned out to be Shafali’s most impactful innings of the series as her aggressive approach worked to perfection. She…

Day three of the ongoing Edgbaston Test was a rollercoaster for India. The visitors started strong but faced a fierce fightback before regaining control late in the day. While they ended the day on top, India also recorded an unwanted Test cricket milestone. India began the day with great intensity. Mohammed Siraj removed Joe Root and Ben Stokes with back-to-back deliveries, leaving England reeling at 85/5. With momentum on their side, the visitors looked set for a big lead. But England staged a stunning counter-attack through Harry Brook and Jamie Smith. The pair stitched together a 303-run partnership for the…

England Women bounced back in style, defeating India Women by just five runs in a nail-biting third T20I at The Oval. After posting 171/9 with the bat, the England bowlers held their nerve to restrict India to 166/5 in 20 overs. With this win, England stay alive in the five-match series, now trailing 2-1 with two matches to go. India had the chance to seal the series but couldn’t cross the finish line despite being in control for large parts of the game. England were without their regular captain, Nat Sciver-Brunt, due to a groin injury. Tammy Beaumont stepped in…

Shubman Gill is putting on a batting masterclass in England. He is not only leading the team as its captain, but also setting examples with the bat. Before this tour, many questioned his promotion as Test captain. His record outside Asia was not strong. But in just two matches, Gill has silenced his critics. He began his Test captaincy journey with a brilliant 147 in the first innings in Leeds. The 25-year-old carried that form into the Edgbaston Test. This time, he went beyond a century. He kept punishing the England bowlers and made history. Gill became the first Indian…