Poonam, Deepti help India level series as India defeats England

The spin duo of Poonam Yadav and Deepti Sharma scripted India’s dramatic comeback with tidy death over spells that helped the visitor level the series with an eight-run win over England in the second women’s T20.

England, which needed 33 runs off 30 balls with six wickets in hand, crumbled under the pressure generated by Indian spinners. Shafali Verma’s 48 off 38 balls had allowed India to post 148 for four after being put in to bat.

Deepti Sharma, Player of the Match, said, ‘ When I and Harman were batting the plan was to build a partnership and take it over by over from there. The plan was to bowl maximum dot balls, according to the bowling partnership, and not give any boundary balls to the batters.’

Harmanpreet Kaur, India skipper, said, ‘ I think it was a great effort from the whole team. They were on the toes and I am very happy. We got a very good start. Two three overs, we didn’t get many. Then I had to go as we thought we needed 150 at least to win. I would give credit to our bowlers. Was very important on these wickets as the ball was coming nicely on to the bat. Credit to the fielders as well for doing well. We always want to win wherever we go. This new bubble thing is not easy but we are getting better. Credit to support staff for helping us and covering up for us in every aspect.’

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