Rain‑shortened drama at Lord’s
The iconic Pavilion witnessed a tense second ODI between the England Women ODI sides on July 19, 2025. A brief spell of heavy showers halted India’s chase after they managed 143 for 8 in the reduced 29‑over spell. The Duckworth‑Lewis‑Stern (DLS) model recalibrated the target, leaving England with 116 runs to fetch from a shortened 21‑over chase.
India entered the match fresh off a 4‑wicket win in Southampton, where Deepti Sharma’s unbeaten 62 had steered them past England’s 259. Harmanpreet Kaur, the Indian captain, hoped the momentum would carry through, especially with the Women's World Cup looming later in the year. The batting order, featuring the likes of Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues, tried to build a respectable total before the rain intervened.
When the clouds cleared, England’s chase began under lights. Openers Tammy Beaumont and Amy Jones gave the hosts a solid start, putting up a quick 45‑run partnership. The turning point came when Emma Lamb, slotting a couple of crisp boundaries, accelerated the run‑rate. In just 21 overs, England posted 116 for 2, comfortably crossing the DLS‑set line and sealing an eight‑wicket victory.
Captain Nat Sciver‑Brunt praised her bowlers for keeping India in check during the early overs, highlighting Kate Cross and Lauren Filer’s disciplined lines. On the Indian side, Sneh Rana and Radha Yadav were left to rue a few missed opportunities, especially a dropped catch that could have sparked a wobble in England’s innings.
The win not only leveled the series at 1‑1 but also robbed India of a chance to clinch the ODI slate ahead of schedule. Both teams now head into the final match with the series hanging in the balance, and the upcoming World Cup providing extra weight to every performance.
Fans caught the action via Sony LIV and FanCode, with the live feed kicking off at 3:30 PM IST. The broadcast featured expert analysis, player mic‑ups, and a behind‑the‑scenes look at team preparations, adding further depth to an already high‑stakes encounter.