Shafali Verma remained not out on 55 off 68 balls before the final session of Day 3 between England Women and India Women was washed out at Bristol. The tourists were 83/1 at stumps, still trailing by 82 runs in the second innings.
Resuming at 187/5, India were bowled out for 231 in the first innings, with Deepti Sharma remaining unbeaten at 29. They lost their last eight wickets for 30 runs. Sophie Ecclestone returned 4-88, while Heather Knight had 2-7. Katherine Brunt (1-42), Nat Sciver (1-22), Anya Shrubsole (1-18) and Kate Cross (1-40) all claimed a wicket each.
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With a 165-run lead, Knight enforced the follow-on. Smriti Mandhana, who had scored 78 earlier, fell for 8 to Brunt (1-22). Verma then became the fourth woman, after Lesley Cooke, Jessica Louise Jonassen and Vanessa Bowen, to notch up two fifties on debut. She and Deepti (18*) shared an unbeaten 54-run stand for the second wicket before the close of play.
When will Day 4 of the only Women’s Test between England and India be played?
Day 4 of the only Women’s Test between England and India will be played on 19 June, Saturday.
Where will Day 4 of the only Women’s Test between England and India be played?
Day 4 of the only Women’s Test between England and India will take place at the County Ground, Bristol.
What will be the match timings for Day 4 of the only Women’s Test between England and India?
Day 4 of the only Women’s Test between England and India will start at 3.30 PM IST on Saturday.
Which channel will telecast Day 4 of the only Women’s Test between England and India in India?
Day 4 of the only Women’s Test between England and India will be telecasted by the Sony Sports Network.
How to watch the live streaming of Day 4 of the only Women’s Test between England and India?
Live telecast of Day 4 of the only Women’s Test between England and India will be available on the SONY LIV app.