India Women Win First ODI vs England with Record Chases, Key Milestones

India secured a four-wicket victory over England in the first ODI of their three-match series at Southampton, marking their second highest chase in ODIs with a target of 259 runs. Key performances included Deepti Sharma's unbeaten 62, Kranti Goud taking her maiden international wicket, and the batting partnership between Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal surpassing 1000 runs in ODIs. England's Sophia Dunkley fought back with a resilient innings of 83 runs, helping England recover from 97-4 to 258-6, but it wasn't enough to prevent the Indian win. England players like Sophie Ecclestone also made important contributions with the ball, while Sneh Rana and Kranti Goud were instrumental in India's bowling attack. Despite England's efforts, India's balanced performance with both bat and ball ensured they took an early lead in the series. The match showcased several individual milestones and highlighted the competitive nature of women's international cricket between the two teams.