England won the Toss
England Women won the toss and elected to bowl against India in the second ODI of the three-match series at the St Lawrence Ground, Canterbury.
The visitors made a promising start to the three-match ODI series against England, with a thumping seven-wicket win on Sunday, at the County Ground in Hove.
The Harmanpreet Kaur, Captain of Indian Women National Cricket Team century could help India with a win in this game while England will be looking to equalise the series. This series will also serve as a farewell to veteran seamer Jhulan Goswami, who would bow out of international cricket after the third ODI on September 24.
England are four wickets down against India while chasing a total of 334. Harmanpreet Kaur smashed an unbeaten 143 off just 111 balls, as India posted a massive 333 for five against England. She drew level with the Indian Opener Smriti in the 2nd ODI between India and England.
After the dismissal of Smriti Mandhana, Harleen Deol joined the Indian captain in the middle as the player went on to stitch 113 runs, with both reaching the 50-run mark in quick succession. After that Harmanpreet Kaur slammed her sixth international century in 2nd ODI between England and India.
Outstanding Performance by the Indian Captain
Harmanpreet Kaur is the captain of Indian Women National Cricket Team. She plays as an all-rounder for the Indian Team and was awarded the Arjun Award for Cricket in 2017 by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
Veteran cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle also praised the Indian captain for her ferocious batting.
“62 in the last 3 overs. When @ImHarmanpreet is in this mood, she inhabits a different planet!” he tweeted.
Harmanpreet Kaur, captain of Indian Women National Cricket Team smashed 18 fours and 4 sixes in a powerful knock which drew a standing ovation from a mesmerized audience.
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