Yastika Bhatia and Jemimah Rodrigues overpower England in first T20 international

The Guardian reports that Yastika Bhatia and Jemimah Rodrigues overpower England in first T20 international. India 188-7; England 150-8. India win by 38 runsEngland’s Amy Jones makes 67 but lacks supportHalf-centuries from Yastika Bhatia and Jemima Rodrigues helped India post 188 for seven and overcome England by 38 runs in the first T20 international.The seamer Nandani Sharma, who took a hat-trick in ­January’s WPL, could not quite repeat that feat here, but three wickets in the space of five balls was nevertheless an ­impressive outing for the 24-year-old. “We all felt emotional seeing her debut,” Bhatia said. “It’s exciting times for Indian cricket that whoever is coming into the XI is making a contribution.” Continue reading...

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