India's women's side clinched an 88-run victory in the second ODI, putting them 2-0 up in the three-match series and ensuring the trophy. It was a flawless display of cricket across all departments at the St Lawrence Ground in Canterbury. Chasing a steep target of 334, the England squad fell short, being dismissed for a meager 245. Danni Wyatt was the only English batter to offer significant resistance, scoring 65. India's bowling attack was led by Renuka Singh, who tore through the lineup to take 4 wickets.
India women defeated England women by 88 runs in the second ODI to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Women in blue produced a clinical performance in all three departments to outplay the England women at the St Lawrence Ground in Canterbury. Chasing a big target of 334, England was bowled out for a paltry total of 245. Danni Wyatt produced a lone fight and top-scored with a knock of 65 runs. For India, Renuka Singh starred with the ball by scalping 4 wickets.
England opted to bowl first and got an early breakthrough through Kate Cross, who dismissed Shafali Verma for 8 in the second over. India recovered through Smriti Mandhana's composed 40 and a contribution of 26 from Yastika Bhatia. The game truly opened up when captain Harmanpreet Kaur and Harleen Deol put together a commanding 113-run stand for the fourth wicket.
While Deol eventually departed with 58 runs, Harmanpreet continued her onslaught, crossing the century mark by targeting debutants Freya Kemp and Lauren Bell. She finished with an incredible, undefeated 143 from 111 balls, guiding India to a towering score of 333/5 in their allotted 50 overs.
England's chase started disastrously with Tamsin Beaumont (6) and Sophia Dunkley (1) falling quickly. Renuka Singh further damaged their hopes by trapping Emma Lamb (15) LBW, leaving England reeling at 47/3. Despite a 55-run partnership between Alice Capsey (39) and Wyatt, the Indian bowlers remained disciplined and took consistent wickets to seal a dominant win. The series concludes with the third ODI on September 24.