India’s Rising Stars: Rana’s Comeback & Deepti’s Versatility

With the ODI World Cup just three months away, India has only two series (six matches total) to find the right team combinations. While injuries have kept some key players out, the first ODI in England gave fans something to cheer about, especially with new players stepping up and old warriors shining again.

Here are the top moments from India’s win:

Kranti Goud Makes Her Presence Felt

With experienced bowlers Renuka Singh and Pooja Vastrakar out injured, India had to test new faces. One of them, Kranti Goud, grabbed her chance beautifully.

🔹 Key Highlights:

• Preferred over Arundhati Reddy as a new-ball partner for rookie Amanjot Kaur.

• Had a nervous start with three wides in a row.

• Bounced back strongly by bowling out Amy Jones with a beauty.

• Took the big wicket of Tammy Beaumont with a sharp inswinger.

• Dismantled England’s opening pair for just 6 runs total—a huge impact early on.

• 🗣️ A solid second ODI for a young bowler just starting her international journey.

Sneh Rana’s Brilliant White-Ball Comeback

Labelled a red-ball specialist not long ago, Sneh Rana is proving she belongs in the shorter formats too.

🔹 Her Impact:

• Called up after a good WPL 2025 with RCB.

• Came into the attack when England was building a dangerous partnership (Lamb & Sciver-Brunt).

• Dismissed Lamb with a smart, tossed-up ball that tempted her into a mistake.

• Got Sciver-Brunt out next over, thanks to a sharp catch by Jemimah Rodrigues.

• Helped shift momentum back to India.

• 💡 Rana showed how vital she can be—especially in pressure situations—working well alongside Deepti and Charani in the spin department.

Deepti Sharma: Calm, Composed, and Clutch

If there’s one player India can always count on, it’s Deepti Sharma. Over the years, she has quietly rescued India with the bat and ball—and she did it again in this match.

🔹 Why She Stood Out:

• Didn’t take a wicket, but made a massive impact with the bat.

• Walked in when India still needed 135 runs at nearly a run-a-ball.

• Built a steady 90-run partnership with Jemimah Rodrigues.

• Scored an unbeaten 62, including a stylish one-handed six.

• Held her nerve even after quick wickets fell near the end.

• 🗣️ “I was not nervous. I was confident that if I stuck around, I could finish the game for India.” — Deepti