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Indian Women's Cricket Team's Appeal Denied in Dramatic Lord's Clash
20 Jul
Summary
- Indian team's appeal for 'Obstruction of Field' dismissed by TV umpire
- Tammy Beaumont's unintentional contact with the ball sparks controversy
- England win by 8 wickets, series-decider set for July 22
On July 19, 2023, the Indian women's cricket team faced off against England in the second ODI at Lord's Cricket Ground in London. The match was marked by a controversial incident when the Indian team appealed for 'Obstruction of Field' against England opener Tammy Beaumont.
The incident occurred in the fifth over of the innings, with Deepti Sharma bowling. As Beaumont clipped a delivery to the right of mid-wicket, Jemimah Rodrigues fired a throw low to keeper Richa Ghosh. The Indian team appealed, claiming Beaumont had intentionally got in the way of the throw, but the TV umpire, Jacqueline Williams, ruled it as unintentional contact.
The decision sparked a sense of déjà vu, as it reminded fans of the incident three years ago at the same venue, where Deepti Sharma had run out Charlie Dean at the non-striker's end.
Despite the controversy, the match continued, with England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt winning the toss and electing to field first. The Indian team was restricted to 143/8 in 29 overs, with Sophie Ecclestone's outstanding figures of 6-0-27-3 leading the way for the hosts.
Chasing a revised target of 115 from 24 overs due to a rain delay, England openers Beaumont and Amy Jones stitched a solid 54-run partnership to set the tone for the home side. Although Beaumont and Sciver-Brunt lost their wickets, Jones remained unbeaten on 46 to guide England to an 8-wicket victory with three overs to spare.
The series-decider is scheduled to take place on July 22 at Chester-le-Street.
