Summary

  • Dunkley hits half-century in first ODI innings

  • England slip to 133-5 in tense run-chase

  • Cross takes second five-wicket ODI haul of career as India bowled out for 221

  • India skipper Raj hits 59 off 92 to stave off collapse

  • England now lead multi-format series 6-2 on points

  • Next ODI is at Worcester on Saturday

  1. Ind 120-3published at 27 overs

    Just three singles from the latest Nat Sciver over.

    India are laying a platform here. The question is can they build on it? When will they choose to build on it?

  2. Postpublished at 15:44 British Summer Time 30 June 2021

    Right, I've got something for you all to debate: the merits of the ICC player rankings.

    Mithali Raj rose three places, from eight to five, after her 72 in the first game.

    On the face of it, fine. But it came off 108 balls, and was far too slow in the context of the game. Do the ICC take things like that into account?

    I want your thoughts - what do you think about them?

    Let us know using #bbccricket or by texting 81111 (UK only - standard message rates apply).

  3. Ind 117-3published at 26 overs

    Good over for India as they also pick up five wides, as Sarah Glenn's lines strays just slightly.

  4. Postpublished at 15:40 British Summer Time 30 June 2021

    Stephan Shemilt
    BBC Test Match Special

    This represents something of a recovery from when India lost three wickets for 21 runs.

    HarmanpreetImage source, PA Media
  5. Ind 110-3published at 25.2 overs

    Nice from Harmanpreet Kaur.

    She gets down low, and paddle sweeps Sarah Glenn fine for four runs.

    The back end of this innings could be a lot of fun if she's still around.

  6. Postpublished at 15:39 British Summer Time 30 June 2021

    Thanks Ffion.

    I want, and need, Mithali Raj to keep finding the boundary.

  7. Ind 106-3published at 25 overs

    This is much better from India. Kaur takes another single to bring up the team 100 before Mithali Raj capitalises on an overpitched delivery from Sciver that races to the cover boundary.

    Someone who will hope they keep the run-rate up is my colleague Callum Matthews, who is here to take you through the next 25 overs.

  8. Ind 99-3published at 24 overs

    Raj 13, Kaur 9

    There's a gap between point and extra cover and Sophia Dunkley is kept busy on the boundary out there as five singles are taken to her.

    India won't mind that.

  9. 94-3published at 23 overs

    Raj 11, Kaur 6

    Sciver completes the over with two dot balls and Kaur will be on strike again as Sarah Glenn comes on for her first bowl of the day.

  10. Ind 94-3published at 22.4 overs

    But what Mithali Raj does do well is wait for the bad ball and punishes it. Nat Sciver drops short and she pulls it over square leg for four.

  11. Ind 88-3published at 22 overs

    Harmanpreet Kaur is constantly looking for the quick single, but Mithali Raj does not fancy it.

    This could go one way or the other - one of them will be run out or it'll just be a block-fest.

    RajImage source, PA Media
  12. Postpublished at 15:26 British Summer Time 30 June 2021

    It has certainly slowed down since Shafali Verma got out. She played extraordinarily well - again.

  13. Postpublished at 15:25 British Summer Time 30 June 2021

    Alex Hartley
    Former England bowler on BBC Test Match Special

    I'm not sure these two particularly enjoy batting together.

    I'm not sure they are the best of friends, I think there is some friction there.

  14. Ind 86-3published at 21 overs

    Just the one from Nat Sciver's first over - a quick drop-and-run single and India will need to take a few more of those to just ease the pressure and keep the scoreboard going.

  15. Ind 85-3published at 20 overs

    Raj 5, Kaur 3

    That's more like it. Harmanpreet Kaur takes a two and a single before Cross gifts Raj a half volley she can hit through cover for four.

  16. Postpublished at 15:17 British Summer Time 30 June 2021

    Alex Hartley
    Former England bowler on BBC Test Match Special

    Is Mithali Raj the sort of player we want playing ODI cricket in 2021? In my opinion she is not, she should retire.

    The England line-up has adaptable players, who are powerful, but can adapt. She can't do that, she bats at one pace only.

  17. Ind 78-3published at 19 overs

    Mithali Raj plays out a maiden with every ball defended out to the off side.

    While India need to rebuild, maidens and dot balls are not the way to go. Just rotating the strike will do the job for a few overs here.

  18. Postpublished at 15:15 British Summer Time 30 June 2021

    This one was a chance though. Winfield-Hill won't want to see it again but she'll be grateful that Verma is out now.

  19. Ind 78-3published at 18 overs

    Raj 1, Kaur 0

    Kate Cross is bowling very nicely here. Mithali Raj cuts a short and wide ball over a diving Winfield-Hill at point for a single.

    Cross has her hands on her head but I don't think that was a chance. It nearly took her head off.

  20. Postpublished at 15:11 British Summer Time 30 June 2021

    Alex Hartley
    Former England bowler on BBC Test Match Special

    Shafali Verma's strike-rate had gone down to below 80, when she is used to striking at above 100, so the pressure had built on her. She decided to use her feet, but she's completely misjudged it.