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

Amy Jones and Sophie Ecclestone were the stars of the show as England defeated India by x wickets to level the series 1-1. Ecclestone picked up three wickets for 27 in her six-over spell to restrict India to 143/8 in 29 overs as the match was affected by rain at the very beginning. Needing 144 runs to win, Jones and Tammy Beaumont set up the chase with their first wicket stand before rain came to play spoilsport once again.

In the end, the target was revised to 115 from 24 overs, and Sophia Dunkley and Jones ensured that the win was sealed with the former hitting a boundary. India had come into the contest on the back of a sensational win over the hosts in the first ODI where



Deepti Sharma starred for them. But both teams were forced to wait indoors as there was heavy rain around the stadium and the covers were firmly on. The fans turned up in good numbers, but everyone had to wait for four hours before the game got underway.

England won the toss and put India into bat and the decision proved to be a masterstroke. Pratika Rawal, who did face some disciplinary action after her run-ins with English players in the first match, didn't stay for too long and was cleaned up by Em Arlott.

Smriti Mandhana, who was India's best batter on the day, looked solid during her knock of 42 off 51 balls but failed to get support from the other end.