Women's T20 World Cup HIGHLIGHTS: India lose to England by 11 runs - Updates, Results, Scores, Blog

Excellent from Shikha Pandey

A good comeback into the playing 11 for Shikha Pandey this as she finishes her quota of four overs with figures of 1/20.

ENG: 86/4 (13)

After going wicketless in her 1st three matches post her comeback, Shikha Pandey finally has a wicket

And it is a big one: Heather Knight in very good form#T20WorldCup

— Mohit Shah (@mohit_shah17) February 18, 2023

SHIKHA PANDEY STRIKESSS!

Just what the doctored ordered for India, but this is certainly not how the women in blue would have expected it. A harmless full-toss from Pandey, and Heather Knight just chips it to Shafali Verma at mid-off.

A soft dismissal against the run of play and India would take it gleefully.

ENG: 80/4 (11)

50* partnership

Boundaries flowing now for England and this game is quickly slipping away from India's grasp. Sciver-Brunt and Knight also bring up their 50* partnership off just 37 deliveries.

ENG: 80/3 (10.5)

Should Shafali Verma really be bowling ahead of Radha Yadav with two right handers at the crease

India are letting the game slip here with poor tactics#T20WorldCup

— Mohit Shah (@mohit_shah17) February 18, 2023

DRINKS!

Shafali Verma hit for twin boundaries by Nat-Sciver Brunt now as England control the proceedings now. This is a brilliant recovery for the Englishwoman after losing their top three within the first five overs.

At halfway stage England are 72/3 with Sciver (35*) and Knight (23*) in the middle. India needs a wicket and they need it quickly. Their bowlers barring Thakur have been ordinary so far. 

ENG: 72/3 (10)

Gayakwad leaks 12

Rajeshwari Gayakwad brought into the attack and she is taken to cleaners. A reverse sweep for a boundary first by Knight, before the bowler drops one short down the leg side to leak four more.

A nice partnership building now for England and India can sense danger. 

ENG: 61/3 (9)

Nat Sciver-Brunt survives a run-out scare

Knight reverse laps the ball to short-third man and sets off. Nat Sciver-Brunt responds, but has to dive full length to just about get in before the bails are taken off. Direct hit would have been curtains for the batter.

ENG: 49/3 (8)

Good over from Pandey

Not the fourth over for Renuka, but Harmanpreet reintroduces Shikha Pandey into the attack. The veteran responds with a tight over conceding just three.

ENG: 40/3 (7)

Incredible from Renuka Thakur, incredible from India!🔥🔥

Three wickets inside the powerplay as Renuka runs through the English batting lineup.

ENG: 37/3 (6 overs)

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— The Bridge (@the_bridge_in) February 18, 2023