This Day That Year: India stun England in WWC 2017
The Indian Women’s Cricket Team stunned everybody as they defeated the hosts and one of the favorites England in the opening match of the ICC Women’s World 2017 played at County Ground, Derby on 24 th June. England captain Heather Knight won the toss and decided to field first. Smriti Mandhana looked positive right from the word go putting pressure on the England bowlers with her attacking stroke play. On the other hand, Poonam Raut took some time to settle. At the end of 10 overs, Indian openers scored 59 for 0. The Indian openers kept on ticking the scoreboard with positive stroke play. Mandhana reached her fifty off just 45 balls which made life tough for England bowlers. On the other hand, Raut remained steady and gave support to Mandhana. The left-handed batter Mandhana took the attack to England bowlers. Raut completed her fifty off 86 balls. In the same over, Mandhana was dismissed for a well made 90 off 100 balls. The Indian openers added 144 runs which laid a s...