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Digital Desk: On the second day of the only women’s Test match being played between India and England at Lord’s Cricket Ground in London, Team India had a strong hold on the match. Indian fast bowler Kranti Gaur bowled brilliantly and took 5 wickets for 37 runs and became the first woman cricketer to be named on the prestigious Honors Board of Lord’s.

India had scored 285 runs in the first innings. In response, England’s first innings was reduced to 170 runs. After this, India scored 154 runs for 1 wicket by the end of the day’s play in the second innings and took the total lead to 269 runs.

Kranti Gaur turned the match with the ball

22-year-old fast bowler Kranti Gaur gave a historic performance in only the second match of his Test career. He played an important role in giving India a big lead by dismissing five batsmen in England’s first innings.

With this performance, she became the first female cricketer to take five wickets on the Lord’s Honors Board.

England team was under pressure from the beginning

On the second day, Indian bowlers maintained pressure on England from the beginning. The pair of Kranti Gaur and Sayali Satghare sent the top order to the pavilion early.

At one time England’s score was 4 wickets for 47 runs. Kranti Gaur dismissed Mia Bouchier and Test debutant Alice Capsey, while Sayali Satghare increased the problems for the host team by taking the wicket of experienced batsman Heather Knight.

Even Amy Jones’ half-century could not save England

For England, wicketkeeper batsman Amy Jones tried to hold on to the innings by scoring a half-century in 59 balls, but just before lunch, she was caught out by Richa Ghosh at short leg.

In the lower order, Maddy Villiers scored 10 runs in 33 balls, but was bowled by Sneh Rana.

Strong performance by Mandhana and Yastika in the second innings

The start of India’s second innings was also excellent. Shefali Verma batted aggressively and scored 13 runs in one over of Sophie Ecclestone.

At the end of the day’s play, Smriti Mandhana remained unbeaten on 69 runs, while Yastika Bhatia was at the crease on 39 runs. Both the batsmen did not give any chance to the England bowlers.

India eyes big lead on third day

After the second day of the match, India’s total lead is 269 runs. On the third day, the Indian team will try to increase this lead to 350 runs or more. At the same time, the challenge for England will be to take early wickets to make a comeback in the match.