Women’s Cricket World Cup: India set a 135-run target for England

India was bowled out for 134 in 36.2 overs in a match against defending champions England at Mount Maunganui shortly before the Women’s Cricket World Cup. Set a 135-run target for England.

Earlier, England won the toss and opted to bowl first.

A miserable day with the bat for India as they record their lowest total since the 2009 World Cup. They were asked to bat first, and then lost their top-order within the first 10 overs.

Smriti Mandhana tried to repair the damage, put on a small partnership with Harmanpreet, but it was followed by another collapse, 61 for 3 became 86 for 7 in no time.

Richa ensured against a complete embarrasment, but England’s weren’t letting the game drift away, a second run-out of the day saw Richa fall and the tail was wrapped up in quick time. Should be an easy chase this for England as they look to get back their floundering World Cup campaign on track, can India show some fight with the ball? Back in 25 minutes for the chase..

India have won two matches – one against Pakistan and the other against West Indies and lost one game to the hosts New Zealand, while England have not tasted victory in the tournament so far.